BEIJING - China is to launch a campaign against counterfeit and shoddy products for children's use, in the lead-up to International Children's Day, which falls on June 1.

As announced on Thursday at the festival's press conference, the campaign will be conducted by the General Administration of Quality, Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine.

The administration will also launch a public education campaign advocating children's safe riding of elevators.

Also according to the press conference, authorities, including the All China Women's Federation, will ask the nation's museums, exhibition centers and other public cultural venues to provide children with free access.

The authorities will furthermore regulate children's books, video and Internet products, as well as Internet cafes surrounding schools, it was announced.