According to Industry Week, China and the United States are serious about combining efforts to reduce the number of issues with the safety of Chinese-made toys, drywall and other consumer goods that have made a number of people sick or injured.
China's reputation of corruption in the manufacturing industry in recent years has pushed the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine (AQSIQ) in China and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to work together to solve the problem.
"A systematic improvement of practices in the supply and distribution chain will be the most effective means of enhancing product safety," the agencies said in a joint statement. The watchdogs will focus on improving the safety of toys, all-terrain vehicles, electrical products, lighters and fireworks, the statement said.
President Obama will have his first visit to China since taking office in three weeks. Issues on various trade issues will be discussed.
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