Consumer Protection Policies for MNCs in China

Recent media reports concerning disputes between well_known international brands and Chinese consumers indicates that some multinational companies (MNCs) would benefit from revisiting their policies with respect to PRC consumer protection rules. Such concerns surround a number of purported health risks and quality problems associated with products sold in China by certain MNCs, and the perception that some of these companies may discriminate against Chinese consumers through lower standards than in other regional markets.