Where was the contaminated oil from Fumao used?

The oil was supplied to Taisugar via tender; specific end-use has not been disclosed.

What is benzo(a)pyrene?

Benzo(a)pyrene is a carcinogenic substance formed during combustion, strictly regulated in food products.

Has Fumao had similar issues before?

No prior major food safety incidents have been publicly reported for Fumao.

Fumao Oils Responds to Media Reports on Benzo(a)pyrene超标 in Crude Soybean Oil Supply

Published Aug 5, 2026 9:00 AM ・ Updated Aug 5, 2026 6:39 AM ・ 3 min read ・ Source: PR Times

Fumao Oils explains media reports stating that crude soybean oil it supplied to Taisugar exceeded legal limits for benzo(a)pyrene (BaP). The oil was produced by Chung Lian Oils, and Taichung City Government plans to fine Fumao NT$3 million for failure to report. Fumao confirms it has not yet received official penalty notice.

Release Date: August 5, 2026 Statement Date: August 4, 2026 Statement Time: 11:23:42 Company Code: 1225 Company Name: Fumao Oils Subject: Explanation Regarding Media Reports Applicable Clause: Clause 51 Event Date: August 4, 2026

Details: 1. Event Date: August 4, 2026 2. Company Name: Fumao Edible Oil Co., Ltd. 3. Relationship with Company:本公司 (Our Company) 4. Cross-shareholding Ratio: Not applicable 5. Media Outlets: Central News Agency, Yahoo News, and other media 6. Report Content: Media reported that crude soybean oil supplied by Fumao Edible Oil Co., Ltd. to Taisugar’s procurement tender contained benzo(a)pyrene (BaP) levels exceeding legal limits in May 2026. The oil was manufactured under commission by Chung Lian Oils Co., Ltd. Taichung City Government determined that Fumao failed to report the issue as required and intends to impose a NT$3 million fine under the Food Safety and Sanitation Management Act.

7. Reason for Occurrence: Regarding the reported fine amount and related content, Fumao has not yet received an official penalty notice or administrative decision from the competent authority. Should an official document be received, the company will comply with relevant regulations accordingly.

8. Response Measures: The company will continue to cooperate with the competent authority and fulfill its information disclosure obligations as required.

9. Other Disclosures: None

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Fumao Oils Responds to Media Reports on Benzo(a)pyrene超标 in Crude Soybean Oil Supply

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