Gyeonggi-do Cracks Down on 'Livestock Products and Seasonal Food Manufacturers' Ahead of Chuseok Holiday

[Asia Economy (Suwon) = Reporter Lee Young-gyu] Gyeonggi Province is launching an investigation into illegal activities at livestock products and other seasonal food manufacturers ahead of the Chuseok holiday.

The Gyeonggi Province Special Judicial Police announced on the 19th that from the 23rd of this month to the 3rd of next month, they will conduct a focused investigation on illegal activities targeting seasonal food manufacturers and livestock product sellers to ensure food safety during the Chuseok holiday.

This investigation mainly targets manufacturers and sellers of Chuseok seasonal foods such as livestock products, rice cakes, ritual foods, and gift sets that have not received certification under the Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) system, which are considered hygiene blind spots.

However, the Special Judicial Police excluded small businesses suffering from business difficulties due to strengthened social distancing measures from the investigation.

The main investigation points include ▲ unauthorized food manufacturing and sales ▲ violations of food handling standards and specifications ▲ use or storage of expired raw materials ▲ unsanitary management of workplace facilities and food ▲ false labeling of origin, among others.

The Special Judicial Police plan to take strong measures against the identified businesses in accordance with relevant laws such as the Food Sanitation Act, the Origin Labeling Act, and the Livestock Products Sanitary Control Act.

Yoon Tae-wan, head of the Gyeonggi Special Judicial Police, emphasized, "This investigation focuses on manufacturers and sellers of seasonal foods expected to have high demand during Chuseok, the nation's biggest holiday. We will prevent hygiene-related risks from food in advance to ensure safe and healthy food for the residents of the province."

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