Development and Reform Commission: Strictly confuse the public and raise the price of salt

Concerning the recent rush to buy edible salt in some areas, which led some illegal dealers to take the opportunity to raise prices, the Development and Reform Commission issued a notice yesterday requiring all localities to immediately carry out market inspections, and resolutely crack down on rumors and mislead people, malicious hoarding, drive up prices, disrupt the market and other illegal acts.

The spokesman of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology said that at present, China's annual salt output is about 68 million tons, of which well salt production is about 40 million tons, and the demand for iodized salt is only about 8 million tons per year. According to market demand, enterprises can process raw salt at any time. Into iodized salt. More than 90% of iodized salt produced in China is well mineral salt, and the production, quality, and salt safety of iodized salt can be fully guaranteed.

It is understood that due to the nuclear leakage caused by the earthquake in Japan, Guangdong, Zhejiang, Jiangsu and Anhui are now rushing to purchase salt, and some businesses took the opportunity to raise prices. Even in Beijing, some supermarkets have seen long lines of consumers purchasing salt. However, China National Salt Corporation reminded us that there is no scientific basis for the prevention of nuclear radiation from iodized salt and the pollution of seawater. Please do not believe it.