What are the penalties for illegally adding drugs to processed food?

For those who illegally add drugs to processed food, the punishment is to confiscate the illegal income and the food illegally produced and operated, and the tools, equipment, raw materials and other items used for illegal production and operation can be confiscated. If a crime is constituted, criminal responsibility shall be investigated according to law.

Article 38 of the Food Safety Law of People's Republic of China (PRC) stipulates that drugs may not be added to foods produced and operated, but substances that are traditionally both foods and Chinese herbal medicines may be added. Traditionally, the list of substances that are both food and Chinese herbal medicines is formulated and published by the health administrative department of the State Council in conjunction with the food safety supervision and administration department of the State Council.

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Article 38 of the Food Safety Law of People's Republic of China (PRC) * * * No drugs may be added to the food produced and operated, but substances that are traditionally both food and Chinese herbal medicines may be added. Traditionally, the list of substances that are both food and Chinese herbal medicines is formulated and published by the health administrative department of the State Council in conjunction with the food safety supervision and administration department of the State Council.