On January 22nd, 2007, People's Congress Representative and Vice Mayor Wang Xiaoling answered hot questions about food safety, asked by reporters during the break session of the group discussions.

She said that Guangzhou would adopt electronic tags in large stores and supermarkets in the central urban areas within five years. And citizens can, with only a soft press, check the food's "Identity Card". At this time, 600 stores are testing this system as part of a pilot program. 

Also, Guangzhou will also invest RMB 0.7 billion to have a modern central slaughterhouse built according to the EU standards, which will be completed in 1-1/2 years. 10,000 pigs daily will be supplied to Guangzhou after its completion.

Editor: Yan