When the Centre for Food Safety of FEHD took samples at Shop No. 42 on the ground floor of the Hon Wan Market in Siu Sai Wan (the former Siu Sai Wan Market), it was found that the content of a preservative benzoic acid in a sample of raw dumpling wrappers in bulk exceeded the legal standard. Benzoic acid is a preservative , Long-term excessive intake can cause gastrointestinal discomfort, etc.
The Center for Food Safety is following up on the incident, and has notified the merchants involved and instructed them to stop selling and remove the affected products from the shelves. The Center is investigating the source of the products concerned.
The preservative content of dumpling wrappers in bulk dumplings in a shop in Benwan Market, Xiaoxiwan exceeded the standard.
("Hong Kong Market" official website)
A spokesman for the CFS said that the CFS collected the above-mentioned samples from the above-mentioned stores for testing through its regular food monitoring programme. The results showed that the samples contained 6,880ppm of benzoic acid, which exceeded the legal standard. one thousand.
The center said that benzoic acid is a preservative with low toxicity, but long-term excessive intake of benzoic acid may affect health, such as gastrointestinal discomfort.
Unlawful use of preservatives in food carries up to six months in prison on conviction
The spokesman reminded the trade that the use of preservatives in food should comply with the requirements of the Preservatives in Food Regulation (Cap. 132BD).
Violations of the above regulations carry a maximum penalty of a fine of $50,000 and six months' imprisonment upon conviction.
The Centre will continue to follow up on the incident and take appropriate action, and the investigation continues.
▼The Consumer Council released the sausage test report on May 16▼
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