MFDS Conducts Comprehensive Inspection of Chocolate Products Ahead of Valentine's Day

[Asia Economy Reporter Cho Hyun-ui] The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety announced on the 17th that it will strengthen safety management of related products such as chocolate and candy starting from the 20th ahead of Valentine's Day.

Together with Seoul Metropolitan City and Gyeonggi Province, inspections will be conducted targeting a total of about 180 manufacturers of chocolates and candies, including companies that make handmade chocolates and mainly sell them online.

The main inspection items include ▲ use of expired raw materials ▲ compliance with hygienic handling standards in kitchens, etc. ▲ compliance with temperature management such as freezing and refrigeration.

Domestic manufactured and imported chocolate and candy products will be collected and tested to check for proper use of tar dyes and bacterial counts to ensure safety, and detailed inspections at the import customs clearance stage will also be strengthened.

The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety stated, "Through this inspection, we aim to supply safe food to the public, and for intentional illegal activities, administrative measures such as business suspension and criminal prosecution will be taken simultaneously."

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