Prepackaged frozen confection sample not in compliance with Food and Drugs (Composition and Labelling) Regulations

Product name:

Mango Durian Mochi

Brand:

duria

Place of origin:

Malaysia

Manufacturer:

Duria Manufacturing Sdn. Bhd.

Net Weight:

100g

Best-before date:

23/10/2025

Non-compliant test parameters:

Two permitted colouring matters Tartrazine and Sunset Yellow FCF were not declared on the ingredient list of the food label

Detected content:

Colouring matters Tartrazine and Sunset Yellow FCF were detected

Declared content:

Not applicable
Sampling location:

A retail outlet in Kwai Tsing District

Remarks:

  1. The Centre for Food Safety has urged the vendor concerned to stop selling the incriminated batch of the affected product.

  2. Prosecution will be instituted should there be sufficient evidence.
  3. According to Regulation 4A(1) and 5(1AA) of the Food and Drugs (Composition And Labelling) Regulations (Cap 132W), prepackaged food shall be marked and labelled in the manner prescribed in Schedule 3. Any person who advertises for sale, sells or manufactures for sale any prepackaged food which is not marked or labelled in compliance with regulation 4A(1) commits an offence and is liable to a fine at level 5 and to imprisonment for 6 months.
  4. The Centre for Food Safety will inform the trade, continue to follow up on the case and take appropriate action.

END/ July, 12 2024 (Friday)