Gyeonggi-do Launches 'Focused Investigation' on Camping Food Safety Management

[Asia Economy (Suwon) = Reporter Lee Young-gyu] Gyeonggi Province is launching an intensive investigation into camping food.

The Gyeonggi Provincial Special Judicial Police announced on the 26th that it will conduct an intensive investigation to strengthen safety management of camping food ahead of the peak summer vacation season. The investigation period is from the 6th to the 10th of next month.

The investigation targets 60 manufacturing businesses producing not only meat and sausages commonly consumed at campsites but also convenience foods, marinated meat, skewers, and sundae (Korean blood sausage), whose consumption has recently increased at campsites.

The main investigation points include ▲ unsanitary management of workplace facilities and food ▲ use of expired raw materials or storage without "for disposal" labeling ▲ failure to comply with storage standards, among others.

Violations of food storage standards, such as storing frozen products in refrigeration, may result in imprisonment of up to 5 years or a fine of up to 50 million KRW. Using expired raw materials or storing them without "for disposal" labeling may lead to imprisonment of up to 3 years or a fine of up to 30 million KRW.

In Chi-kwon, head of the Provincial Special Judicial Police, explained, "This investigation is due to the increase in residents enjoying outdoor activities such as camping as COVID-19 prevention measures have shifted to everyday distancing."

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