China’s top market regulator summoned Walmart China over alleged food safety issues at Sam’s Club stores and online channels, putting official pressure on one of Walmart’s fastest-growing China businesses.
The regime’s State Administration for Market Regulation said in a brief notice on June 15 that it had summoned the head of Walmart (China) Investment Co., Ltd., which it identified as Sam’s Club headquarters.
The notice did not identify specific products, stores, batches, penalties, inspection findings, or case numbers. It also did not say whether authorities had opened a formal investigation or issued an administrative penalty.
The State Administration for Market Regulation said Walmart China must follow China’s Food Safety Law and two regulatory rules governing food safety responsibilities for chain and online food sellers….