🛡️ Consumer protection · Awareness case
Food Poisoning and Compensation Claims Against a Restaurant or Store in China · Yalla China
🤝 Governing law: قانون سلامة الغذاء / Food Safety Law of China (2021 Amendment)
The Food Safety Law (revised 2021) obliges food providers to compensate with ten times the food price or three times medical treatment costs (whichever is greater) in proven food poisoning cases.
Illustrative, general educational examples — not real specific facts and not legal advice; for awareness only. For an actual situation, consult a licensed lawyer.
Under the Food Safety Law (revised 2021), Article 148: food poisoning compensation is calculated as: the greater of: (a) ten times the price of food purchased; or (b) three times medical treatment expenses. Proving poisoning: (1) medical report from hospital with food poisoning diagnosis; (2) receipt for purchased food; (3) if possible, evidence of causal connection. Reporting the restaurant: file a report with the local Market Supervision Administration (12315). Official investigation: health authorities inspect the restaurant and suspend its operation upon discovering violations. For foreigners: same rights equally, with translation assistance if needed.
🎓 The lesson / takeaway
In case of poisoning, go immediately to the hospital and keep the food receipt and any leftovers. The medical report is the basis of any legal claim.
🕒 Updated: 16 March 2026