Made in China Label Torn
Can we trust products and services with the made in China label?
Fifty years ago, we asked a similar question about labels reading Made in Japan. Such a label, indicated
to Americans poor quality. But that all changed in the '70s, when the Japanese doubled their efforts with new quality control measures, technology and production models that since have put a huge dent in sales of American-made products. But does the Chinese culture, philosophy and political structure create a backdrop for the creation of safe and great products?
A headline on today's CNN.com says: China declares 'war' on tainted products. According to the article, Chinese Vice Premier Wu Yi says China has launched launched a four-month "war" on tainted food, drugs and exports that will "focus on problem products that have badly dented domestic and foreign consumers' confidence in the 'Made in China' label.
"This is a special battle to protect the health and personal interests of the public and to protect the reputation of Chinese goods and the national image," Wu said, according to the government Web site.
http://www.gov.cn/
Is it possible? Is this a political ploy or a real concern for product safety? Can a Communist economy create a workforce capable of passion and caring?
P.S. Roger is discussing the story as well at China Looks to Stop Damage.
