2 markets buying Vietnamese chili increased inspection of imported chili

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Published Mar 25, 2024

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The Korean Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) has extended its inspection order for certain imported food items from Vietnam, including hot peppers, until March 30, 2025, due to high nonconformity or risk of harm. Importers are required to submit test reports from MFDS-approved laboratories. Concurrently, Taiwan has increased its supervision of imported chili and chili products after a banned carcinogen was detected in chili powder from a Chinese company, leading to restrictions on import customs clearance inspection for several enterprises.

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According to the Vietnam Trade Office in Korea, the Trade Office received a letter from the Korean Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) announcing the re-designation of imported foods that must be inspected when entering Korea. Accordingly, in order to raise awareness of the food safety responsibilities of importers and ensure the safety of imported food consumers, the Korean MFDS announced that it will extend the inspection order under Article 22 (Order). conduct inspection) of the “Special Act on Imported Food Safety Control” and according to “Regulations on Inspection Orders for Imported Food”… Before terminating the inspection order, MFDS decided to re-designate certain food items for inspection after much consideration and review due to a high rate of nonconformity or a risk of harm. For products imported from Vietnam, the food items that need to be checked are hot peppers (Cayenne, Capsicum, Chili Pepper, Red Pepper, Tabasco). Test items: 7 pesticides (Diniconazole, ...

Source: Agriculture