Gangjin-gun Intensively Inspects Overpackaging of Gift Sets for Seol Holiday

Exterior view of Gangjin-gun Office (Photo by Gangjin-gun)

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Yong-su] Jeonnam Gangjin-gun announced on the 8th that it will conduct a focused inspection on oversized packaging and products with separate disposal labels until the 10th to reduce packaging waste from Seollal gift sets ahead of the Lunar New Year holiday.

This inspection is being carried out to eradicate unnecessary resource waste caused by oversized packaging, which is expected as various gift sets are released ahead of the Lunar New Year holiday.

The main inspection targets are holiday gift sets with high sales during Seollal, such as confectionery, alcoholic beverages, cosmetics, miscellaneous goods (toys, wallets, belts, etc.), and primary food products (composite products). Gangjin-gun will focus on compliance with packaging materials and packaging methods (packaging space ratio and number of packaging layers).

If non-compliance with inspection standards or violations of packaging standards are found during on-site inspections, a fine of up to 3 million won will be imposed.

Im Chang-bok, Director of the Environment and Livestock Division, said, “We hope this holiday will be one where people exchange practical gifts instead of flashy outer packaging,” and added, “We will continue to make efforts to establish an eco-friendly consumption culture.”

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