Kaohsiung Night Market Sells Unidentified Chinese Snacks, 53.8kg Confiscated, Fined

(Central News Agency, Reporter Lin Qiaolian, Kaohsiung, July 2nd) A night market in Daliao District, Kaohsiung was reported by the public for selling snacks of unknown origin. The Health Bureau dispatched personnel for an inspection last night and found over 40 types of Chinese snacks, including "Magic Konjac Jelly," on site. A total of 53.8 kilograms of illegal food was confiscated according to law. The authorities will subsequently supervise the destruction and impose penalties in accordance with the law.

The Kaohsiung City Health Bureau stated in a press release today that many of the food items sold on site lacked complete labeling for product name, origin, expiration date, and other necessary information. They also did not comply with regulations by displaying traditional Chinese content. Furthermore, the vendor was unable to provide information on the source of procurement and relevant import inspection documents, which is suspected of violating relevant provisions of the Food Safety and Sanitation Management Act. Violators may be fined between NT$30,000 and NT$3 million.

The Health Bureau stated that according to the Food Safety and Sanitation Management Act, imported food must undergo inspection and product information declaration with the Food and Drug Administration of the Ministry of Health and Welfare. Product packaging must also be completely labeled with the product name, ingredients, origin, expiration date, and other announced matters.

To prevent problematic food products from continuing to enter the market, the Health Bureau confiscated 53.8 kilograms of illegal food on the spot and will continue to investigate its source and flow to ensure that problematic products are no longer sold.

The Health Bureau emphasized that to safeguard the food safety of citizens, it will continue to conduct unannounced inspections of night markets, markets, and sales establishments in the future, strengthening the management of food sources and labeling to prevent the influx of food of unknown origin into the market. It also reminds the public to pay attention to relevant information when purchasing food. If they discover suspected illegal products, they can report them to the local health bureau. (Editor: Zhang Yajing) 1150702

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