Jeonnam Province Reports 'No Issues' in Midterm Inspection of Imported Seafood Origin Labeling
Jeonnam Province confirmed that there were no violations in the interim results of the "Special Inspection on Origin Labeling of Imported Seafood Including Japanese Products."
The province announced on the 7th that the "Special Inspection on Origin Labeling of Imported Seafood Including Japanese Products" will continue until the 30th.
This initiative was promoted to alleviate social concerns about seafood safety in preparation for the discharge of contaminated water from the Fukushima nuclear power plant in Japan and to create a seafood consumption environment where the public can feel assured.
The interim inspection was conducted jointly with Mokpo City, targeting about 300 businesses including shops and restaurants mainly handling seafood in Cheongho Market and Jayu Market, focusing on guidance and enforcement of origin labeling.
In particular, the inspection focused on live red sea bream, whose import volume from Japan has steadily increased over the past three years, as well as live scallops and live apple snails, which are mainly imported from Japan and have a high number of annual origin violations. However, no violations were found.
Additionally, starting from July, the mandatory origin labeling items have been expanded from the existing 15 to 20. Active promotion was carried out to encourage participation in origin labeling for the five newly added items: scallops, yellowtail, apple snails, busae, and abalone.
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Kim Hyun-mi, Director of the Fisheries Distribution and Processing Division of Jeonnam Province, stated, “Due to domestic and international circumstances such as the discharge of contaminated water from the Fukushima nuclear power plant, public interest in seafood hygiene and safety is very high. We will do our best in management and supervision by strengthening guidance and enforcement of origin labeling and traceability management of imported seafood to guarantee the public’s right to know about seafood origins and to ensure that they can trust and consume safe and fresh seafood.”
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