Sam's Club China has replaced its chairman following a regulatory interview with China's top market regulator over food safety concerns, according to corporate filings.

Consumers browse products at a Sam's Club store in Changsha, Hunan province, on Sept 7. CHINA DAILY

Walmart China, parent company of Sam's Club China, said it will tighten controls after the country's top regulator summoned Walmart unit over food safety issues.

Walmart-owned supermarket chain urged to strictly fulfil its corporate responsibilities.

Members-only supermarket chain urged to ‘strictly fulfil’ its corporate responsibilities.

Sam's Club China has replaced its chairman following a regulatory interview with China's top market regulator over food safety concerns, according to corporate filings.

China’s market regulator orders Sam’s Club to follow the rules and strengthen risk controls across its supply chain

Cross-border consumers say low prices still outweigh concerns after state regulator announced it had summoned company representatives.

Following a leadership shake-up at Sam's Club China's chairman level, the company's chief merchandising officer role has also seen a transition.

Walmart China will significantly strengthen food safety and compliance controls, the retail giant said after China's top market regulator summoned its local membership retail arm…