Intensive Inspection of 'Imported Livestock Product Traceability' Ahead of Seollal Holiday

Up to 5 Million Won Fine or Penalty for Violations

The Animal and Plant Quarantine Agency announced on the 21st that it will conduct a special inspection for three weeks until the 8th of next month to ensure compliance with the traceability system for imported beef and pork, which are expected to see increased demand ahead of the Lunar New Year holiday.

The special inspection team will consist of 35 members, targeting livestock product hygiene business establishments handling imported beef and pork nationwide, as well as food hygiene and mail-order sales establishments involved in cooking and selling these products.

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With the recent increase in livestock product consumption through online channels, the agency plans to focus inspections on mail-order sales establishments selling imported beef and pork via internet shopping malls and livestock product hygiene business establishments suspected of violations to enhance the effectiveness of the crackdown.

This special inspection will focus on checking transaction record management and the display of traceability numbers at businesses handling imported livestock products. If violations are confirmed, fines or penalties of up to 5 million KRW will be imposed in accordance with the "Act on the Traceability of Livestock and Livestock Products."

Lee Myung-heon, Director of the Animal Disease Management Department at the Quarantine Agency, stated, "Ahead of the Lunar New Year holiday, we will thoroughly inspect businesses handling imported livestock products for compliance with traceability number display and posting requirements," adding, "We will continue to strictly manage the traceability of imported livestock products so that consumers can purchase livestock products with confidence."

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