Chinese authorities uncovered 169 batches of substandard imported food in September, according to figures released by China's General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine on October 30.

The substandard food, which came from 31 countries and regions, covered 14 categories, mainly dairy products, pastries, biscuits and beverages, said the administration's spokesman Li Yuanping.

The administration also uncovered seven batches of substandard cosmetic products imported from three countries or regions, which carried wrong labels, contained unqualified additives, or did not match their certificates.

These products were either sent back or destroyed and did not enter the Chinese market, Li said.