Zhonglian Oils Case: Taoyuan City Government Inspects 1,214 Businesses Across Departments

(Central News Agency reporter Yeh Chen, Taoyuan, July 15) The Zhonglian Oils case continues to escalate. Taoyuan City Mayor Chang Shan-cheng announced today that, as of yesterday, the city government has inspected over 1,214 businesses in Taoyuan, cumulatively processing more than 46,000 kilograms of oil products. Additionally, 58 special inspections have been completed on oil manufacturers and retail products, with results published on a public platform.

During the morning's city affairs meeting, Mayor Chang stated that upon receiving notification on July 2, the Health Bureau immediately launched a special inspection task force and activated a cross-departmental emergency response. The Economic Development Bureau conducted on-site visits to markets, commercial districts, and stores; the Education Bureau investigated oil usage in schools; the Tourism Bureau assisted in inspecting oil usage in accommodation providers; and the Legal Affairs Bureau's consumer protection officers engaged in safeguarding consumer rights.

Mayor Chang emphasized that the city government has adhered to three principles: strict inspection, cross-departmental mobilization, and information transparency. As of yesterday, over 1,214 businesses have been inspected, with over 33,000 kilograms of problematic oil recovered. Additionally, over 13,000 kilograms of problematic oil were found to have been used in processed products, bringing the total processed oil volume to over 46,000 kilograms.

Taoyuan has also initiated special inspections on oil manufacturers and retail products, completing 58 inspections to date. All test results are promptly published on the 'TaoShi安心 Information Platform.' Regarding campus food safety, the Education Bureau continues to supervise schools and meal providers to verify oil sources, batch numbers, and usage. Any suspicious products must be immediately discontinued and replaced.

Furthermore, consumer protection officers from the Legal Affairs Bureau have established a rapid coordination mechanism with large supermarkets and chain stores. In cases of disputes over returns or refunds, they will intervene immediately. The Economic Development Bureau is also considering establishing an '安心 Label' system to help businesses that did not use problematic oil regain consumer trust. (Editor: Li Heng-shan) 1150715