Vietnam: Request to limit the quantity of Sudan dyes for chili peppers exported to Taiwan

Published 2024년 5월 4일

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The Food and Drug Administration (TFDA) in Taiwan has found Sudanese dye in several batches of imported chili powder from China, Thailand, Türkiye, and Vietnam. As a result, TFDA is proposing mandatory inspection for products with specific codes and requiring test reports on Sudanese dyes from chili exporters. Sudan dye, a toxic substance that can cause cancer, is often used to color food. Since February 2024, Taiwan has restricted the import of chili and chili products from several countries due to safety concerns. Despite these restrictions, Vietnam's chili exports have seen a significant increase in the first few months of 2024.

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SPS Vietnam Office has just received notice from the Food and Drug Administration (TFDA), Taiwan's Ministry of Health and Welfare about the discovery of Sudanese dye in many batches of imported chili powder at the border or other points. sales, from 2023 to present. These shipments originate from China, Thailand, Türkiye and Vietnam. Therefore, TFDA proposes to require import inspection for products with CCC codes: 0904.22.00.00-1 (fruits of the genus Capsicum or of the genus Pimenta, crushed or ground) and 0904.21.90.00-3 ( other fruits of the genus Capsicum or the genus Pimenta, dried, uncrushed or ground). Accordingly, chili exporters from the four countries mentioned above (including Vietnam) must provide test reports on Sudanese dyes, accompanied by notes on test methods, limits of quantification (LOQ), and orders. Test unit and some related information. Sudan is an industrial pigment used to dye plastics and other synthetic substances red. In the world, Sudan dye is ...

Source: Agriculture