Learn How Tainan Checks Oil! Lin Chun-hsien: Hou Yu-ih Tested Once in 8 Years, Chiang Wan-an 0 Times in 4 Years

Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) legislator Lin Chun-hsien has sharply criticized the food safety responses of Kaohsiung Mayor Hou Yu-ih and Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an amid the ongoing contaminated oil scandal. Lin accused the two mayors of prioritizing political posturing over effective governance, particularly regarding the inspection of edible oils.

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If you want to look at food safety, especially Kaohsiung, which has had a big problem this time! Lin Chun-hsien reminded that Hou Yu-ih can learn from Tainan. Tainan also has the upstream crude soybean oil factory, which has been inspected 19 times in 5 years. Hou Yu-ih has only been inspected once in 8 years, and Chiang Wan-an has been inspected 0 times in 4 years.

Lin presented statistics to highlight the disparity in testing frequency between different cities. He stated that Tainan has conducted 19 edible oil inspections over the past five years. In contrast, he pointed out that under Hou Yu-ih's eight-year tenure in Kaohsiung, only one inspection was carried out. Similarly, Chiang Wan-an's four years as Taipei mayor have seen zero inspections of this nature. Lin urged the mayors to learn from Tainan's proactive approach.

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Chiang Wan-an said he attaches importance to food safety, but he was absent from 11 food safety meetings during his term.

Lin also criticized Chiang Wan-an's call for a public protest against contaminated oil, deeming it inappropriate. He emphasized the need for collaboration between central and local governments in ensuring food safety, as mandated by the Food Safety Act. Lin argued that instead of shifting blame to the central government, local authorities should focus on addressing their shortcomings and improving future practices. He questioned whether street protests would truly reassure the public about food safety.

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The public most wants central and local cooperation, not to see street protests turn into political struggles. Will protesting in the streets reassure the public? Everyone should review deficiencies and improve future practices.