China to improve quality standards for food safety China is making plans to upgrade its food safety system, stressing improved quality standards and strengthened supervision

Philippines: Food poisoning kills 1, sickens 5 in Pasay City Victims became ill after eating fish bought from a nearby wet market

Nepal malnutrition affecting half of under-fives Experts say extra attention should be given to Nepalese women before and during pregnancy

India: Health department seized 900 kg of substandard bakery products Authorities found 115 bakeries not adhering to standards, more than 800 people employed in bakeries did not have food handler's licence

India: 220 Hepatitis E cases reported in Shimla since January Patients suffering from jaundice have tested positive for the disease caused by drinking contaminated water

China official wanted toxic bean case hushed up Authorities destroyed 3.5 tons of beans that were treated with a highly toxic pesticide

New warning system developed for food safety in Indonesia Government works on an early warning system to ensure all imported food products meet both domestic and international safety standards

Mishandled poultry to blame for rise in infections in children, two Israeli studies find Campylobacter has become the leading reason that children are hospitalized with digestive system troubles in the western Galilee