He said food processing companies do not violate any laws by adding curdlan gum to fish paste or fish cakes, as long as the addition is clearly indicated on the packaging.

• 许庭祯说，他所出货的原料，2002年以前，国内一年使用量仅十吨，但近年来快速增长，估计今年就要用到五十、六十吨左右，他估计添加卡德兰胶产品的产值，一年超过三千万元。