Prepackaged seaweed sample not in compliance with nutrition label rules
| Product name: |
Yaki Sushi Nori Toasted Seaweed |
| Brand: |
Urashima |
| Place of origin: |
Japan |
| Manufacturer: |
URASHIMA NORI K.K. |
| Net weight: |
28g |
| Best-before date: |
24/01/2023 |
| Non-compliant test parameters: |
Total Fat
|
| Detected content: |
3.3g per 100g
|
| Declared content: |
0g per 100g
|
| Sampling location: |
A supermarket in Eastern District |
| Remarks: |
- The Centre for Food Safety has urged the vendors concerned to stop selling the incriminated batch of the affected product.
- Prosecution will be instituted should there be sufficient evidence.
- According to Section 61 of the Public Health and Municipal Services Ordinance (Cap 132), if any person falsely describes a food or misleads as to the nature, substance or quality of the food on a label of the food sold by him, he shall be guilty of an offence and be liable to a maximum fine of $50,000 and six months' imprisonment upon conviction.
- The Centre for Food Safety will inform the trade, continue to follow up on the case and take appropriate action.
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END/ October 10, 2022 (Monday)