Abstract:

Food fraud occurred since ancient times. In recent years, with the globalization and complication of the food
supply chain and increasingly competitive business, food adulteration and fraud driven by economic interests have been
intensified. This article summarizes the definitions of Economically Motivated Adulteration and Food Fraud in the United
States, compares the two concepts with other food protection concepts. The countermeasures taken by China and the United
States against economically motivated adulteration and food fraud are also compared. Moreover, four recommendations for
China to deal with these problems are proposed.

Key words: adulteration, economically motivated adulteration, food fraud, food safety