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Taiwan FDA: Chinese Cabbage Banned, Border Checks on Formaldehyde Intensified

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Taiwan's Food and Drug Administration (FDA) stated that fresh or refrigerated Chinese cabbage is prohibited from import.
  • The FDA confirmed no records of Chinese cabbage imports this year, but is increasing random checks for formaldehyde in cabbage and kimchi from all countries.
  • The agency aims to strengthen border controls and risk management to prevent non-compliant food products from entering the market.

Taiwan's Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has reassured the public that fresh or refrigerated Chinese cabbage is prohibited from legal import into Taiwan. Responding to concerns about "formaldehyde cabbage" circulating online, the FDA confirmed that there have been no import records for Chinese cabbage from January 1 to August 25 of this year.

Despite the import ban, the FDA is enhancing border surveillance. Starting immediately, random checks for formaldehyde will be intensified on imported cabbage and kimchi products, regardless of their country of origin. This measure is part of a broader effort to bolster food safety and risk management at the border.

The agency emphasized that the ban on fresh or refrigerated Chinese cabbage has always been in place. While no Chinese cabbage has been imported this year, the increased scrutiny on products from other nations aims to ensure overall food safety. The FDA will continue to adjust its control measures based on border inspection results to prevent any non-compliant food items from reaching the Taiwanese market.

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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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