Daejeon Health and Environment Research Institute Conducts Intensive Inspections of Livestock Product Handling Businesses Before Chuseok

[Asia Economy (Daejeon) Reporter Jeong Il-woong] The Daejeon City Health and Environment Research Institute announced on the 7th that from the 8th to the 17th, it will randomly collect samples from local meat sellers, restaurants handling Hanwoo, traditional markets, and large supermarkets in cooperation with the Civil Affairs and Judicial Police Division of City Hall to conduct genetic identification tests.

The genetic identification test is conducted with the purpose of increasing the reliability of Hanwoo distribution, anticipating an increase in beef consumption around Chuseok.

Using the genetic analysis equipment owned by the City Health and Environment Research Institute, genes are extracted from the samples and compared with the genetic characteristics of Hanwoo to determine suitability.

Earlier, in the first half of the year, the City Health and Environment Research Institute collected samples of beef distributed in the market and beef for school meals, conducted a total of 46 genetic identification tests, and notified the relevant agencies of the results (all suitable).

Going forward, the institute plans to expand Hanwoo verification tests for beef sold in the market and beef for school meals to enhance consumer trust.

Nam Soong-woo, head of the City Health and Environment Research Institute, said, “Through scientific verification, we will prevent illegal activities that may arise from price differences between Hanwoo, dairy cattle, and imported beef in advance, thereby alleviating consumer anxiety and establishing a sound livestock product distribution order within the region.”

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