11.  Sources said the most severe actions included a letter of reprimand, a salary freeze and other restrictions.

12.  The order and the indictment were viewed as the most severe actions federal authorities could take against Daiwa.

13.  It has also suggested severe action against adultrators and penalties on companies found guilty of supplying substandard pesticides.

14.  The ministry warned it would take severe action against anyone violating the ban.