The Taiwan market has new regulations on importing chili peppers, Vietnamese businesses need to pay attention to a type of dye

Published 2024년 5월 5일

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The SPS Vietnam Office has reported to several departments and associations about new regulations from Taiwan's Food and Drug Administration regarding the detection of Sudan dye in chili powder imports from China, Thailand, Türkiye, and Vietnam. These regulations require test reports for products with specific codes to confirm the absence of Sudan dye. In 2023-2024, Vietnam saw a significant increase in chili exports to China and Laos, but Taiwan has recently restricted imports of chili and chili products from several countries due to concerns about Sudan dye.

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SPS Vietnam Office has just sent a document to the Department of Quality, Processing and Market Development; Department of Plant Protection (Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development); Department of Import and Export (Ministry of Industry and Trade); Department of Food Safety (Ministry of Health); Vietnam Fruit and Vegetable Association; Vietnam Pepper and Spice Association about the Office's receipt of notice from the Food and Drug Administration, Ministry of Health and Welfare of Taiwan (China) announcing the application of new regulations for goods used as food. According to the announcement of the Food and Drug Administration, Ministry of Health and Welfare of Taiwan (China), Sudan dye was discovered in many batches of imported chili powder at border inspection or inspection. at point of sale from 2023 to 2024 originating from China, Thailand, Türkiye and Vietnam. Therefore, the Taiwan Food and Drug Administration (TFDA) proposed to require import inspection for products ...

Source: Danviet