Rice roll sample detected with preservative benzoic acid exceeding legal limit
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Product name:
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Steamed rice roll
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Preservative:
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Benzoic acid
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Detected level:
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1540 parts per million
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Maximum permitted level:
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1000 parts per million
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Sampling location:
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A restaurant in Mong Kok
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Remarks:
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- The CFS has instructed the vendor to stop selling the affected product.
- According to the Preservatives in Food Regulation (Cap 132BD), any person who sells food with preservative above the legal limit may be prosecuted and is liable to a maximum fine of $50,000 and six months' imprisonment upon conviction.
- Benzoic acid is a preservative of low-toxicity. Based on the level of detected in the above-mentioned sample, adverse health effects will not be caused under usual consumption.
- The CFS will follow up on the unsatisfactory result, including tracing the source of the food in question so as to safeguard food safety and public health.
- Investigation is ongoing.
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END/ Friday, December 11, 2020