Sejong-si, Hanwoo Genetic Testing and Origin Labeling Crackdown
[Asia Economy (Sejong) Reporter Jeong Il-woong] Sejong City announced on the 12th that it will conduct intensive inspections of Hanwoo genetic testing and origin labeling targeting businesses handling Hanwoo in the region until the 26th.
The inspection aims to prevent unfair profits by falsely labeling imported meat and domestic beef as Hanwoo, thereby resolving consumer distrust and encouraging business owners to correctly label the origin.
The target businesses for inspection include butcher shops, marts, and restaurants, which are mainly used by consumers. The city plans to collect samples from each business and test them to determine whether false labeling has occurred.
During this inspection period, the city will also conduct inspections on unmarked or falsely marked agricultural product origins.
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Minor violations detected during the inspection will be guided and corrected on-site, while fines will be imposed for failure to label the origin. In cases of false labeling, criminal penalties will be enforced under a zero-tolerance policy.
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