Jeonnam Province Conducts Special Crackdown on Seafood Origin Labeling

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] Jeonnam Province announced on the 13th that it will conduct a special crackdown on the origin labeling of seafood until the 17th.

This special crackdown was promoted to prevent the mislabeling of the origin of seafood and solar salt, focusing on ritual items and seafood gift sets for the Lunar New Year.

It is expected that violations of origin labeling for major seasonal products such as pollock and croaker will increase ahead of the Lunar New Year.

Accordingly, the crackdown will focus on seafood for holiday ritual use and gift sets, items suspected of false origin labeling such as yellow corvina, sea bream, and salt, as well as Japanese seafood such as red sea bream, scallops, skate, and pollock.

The inspection will be carried out by dividing 22 cities and counties into three zones: Mokpo area, Yeosu area, and Wando area, with related organizations including the province, city and county offices, and the National Fisheries Products Quality Management Service.

The focus will be on false labeling, non-labeling, and disguised or confusing labeling targeting large supermarkets, traditional markets, and restaurants frequently visited by consumers.

If cases of false origin labeling are detected as a result of the crackdown, offenders will be subject to imprisonment of up to 7 years or a fine of up to 100 million won.

In cases of non-labeling or violations of labeling methods, a fine of up to 10 million won will be imposed.

Lee Youngjo, Director of the Fisheries Distribution and Processing Division of Jeonnam Province, said, “We will continue to eradicate illegal distribution through ongoing guidance and crackdowns. To enhance the effectiveness of the crackdown, consumer interest is important, so please check the origin labeling when purchasing seafood and report any violations to the relevant authorities.”

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