Results of Sample with Irregularity
Prepackaged quinoa flakes sample not in compliance with nutrition label rules
| Product name: |
Almond Quinoa Flakes |
| Brand: |
Torto |
| Place of origin: |
Hong Kong |
| Manufacturer: |
Ettason (H.K.) Ltd. |
| Net Weight: |
168g |
| Best-before date: |
20/12/26 |
| Non-compliant test parameters: |
Saturated fat |
| Detected content: |
1.3g per 100g |
| Declared content: |
0g per 28g (0g per 100g) |
| Sampling location: |
A retail shop in Eastern District |
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Remarks:
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- 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/ Wednesday, April 9, 2025
