Tofu Manufacturers and Distributors Without Production Dates Caught

Daejeon Special Judicial Police Uncover Seven Establishments Violating Labeling Requirements

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The Daejeon City Special Judicial Police uncovered seven establishments that violated the Food Sanitation Act and other related laws during a planned investigation of multi-use restaurants and food manufacturing facilities near local tourist attractions.

The Special Judicial Police conducted the investigation from March to April 2026, focusing on major tourist destinations frequently visited by citizens, including Maninsan, Hanbat Arboretum, and the Oncheon Culture Festival site.

By concentrating inspections on manufacturing sites during early morning hours, they discovered seven establishments, including those producing and distributing tofu with no product name, manufacturing date, or other required labeling.

The main violations included: ▲ two cases of manufacturing or distributing food products without proper labeling; ▲ two cases of storing or using unlabeled food products; ▲ and three cases of storing or using food products past their expiration date.

Under the Food Sanitation Act and the Act on Labeling and Advertising of Food, establishments found in violation may face imprisonment of up to three years or fines of up to 30 million won, as well as administrative penalties such as business suspension.

A Daejeon City official stated, "We will continue to track down intentional violations threatening the safety of citizens' food by utilizing various investigative techniques, including early morning surprise inspections," adding, "We will focus our administrative efforts on creating an environment where citizens can safely enjoy their food."

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