'Surge in Camping Enthusiasts Due to COVID-19'... Gyeonggi-do Ensures Safety of Camping Tableware

[Asia Economy (Suwon) = Reporter Lee Young-gyu] Camping tableware distributed in large marts and traditional markets in Gyeonggi-do has been found to be safe.

The Gyeonggi-do Institute of Health and Environment announced on the 31st that it conducted a safety investigation on 30 camping tableware items from the 15th of last month to the 11th of this month due to the increase in camping population caused by COVID-19, and all were found to meet the standards.

As a result of the investigation, 29 out of 30 items met the safety standards. One kettle was found to have incorrect labeling under the "Food Labeling and Advertising Act," where the material was aluminum but was mistakenly labeled as aluminum (fluororesin coating). The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety is currently taking administrative action.

Park Yong-bae, head of the Food and Drug Research Department at the Institute of Health and Environment, explained, "Consumers should always check the 'food-use label' when purchasing camping tableware, and before use, carefully check the intended use and handling precautions according to the material indicated on the product or packaging."

Meanwhile, the Institute also provided guidance on the proper use of camping tableware.

The institute advised that for stainless steel tableware, since abrasive residues or oil stains may remain, wiping with a kitchen towel soaked in cooking oil before washing with dish detergent can make it cleaner. For aluminum tableware, since it has an oxide film coating, it is best to avoid sharp utensils and metal scrubbers. For coated tableware, it is recommended to wash thoroughly after use to remove impurities and avoid heating an empty frying pan for a long time.

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