Taiwan Food Safety Law Revision
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Taiwan's Executive Yuan is revising food safety laws following a toxic oil scandal. Mayors from major municipalities are involved, with some, like Taipei's Chiang Wan-an, calling for the Premier to bear political responsibility.
Taiwan Politician Slams Ruling Party Over Food Safety Focus
Ko Chih-en, a candidate for Kaohsiung mayor, has criticized ruling party lawmakers, accusing them of prioritizing political attacks over genuine food safety concerns. She stated that instead of investigating the origins of contamination and ensuring public safety, these lawmakers are solely focused on criticizing the city governments of Taichung and Taipei. Ko attended a large rally in Taipei, whi…
Former top US food safety official says Trump’s handling of cyclospora is ‘catastrophic’
Donald Trump's former top food safety official has labeled the administration's response to a widespread cyclospora outbreak as "catastrophic." Frank Yiannas, who served as deputy commissioner for foo…
Entertainer Li Ming-yi slams government 'double standards' on food safety, sparks online debate
Veteran entertainer Li Ming-yi has voiced strong support for a protest held in Taipei, criticizing the government's handling of a food safety scandal involving carcinogenic cooking oil. The rally, org…
Tai Shan Executives Detained Amid Food Safety Probe
Tai Shan's former and current general managers, Shen Yi-chun and Tsai Kuo-liang, have been detained and forbidden from contacting anyone by the Taichung District Court. The court's decision follows an…
Taiwan opposition rallies on food safety; ruling party urges legislative cooperation
The opposition Kuomintang (KMT) and Taiwan People's Party (TPP) gathered at Ketagalan Boulevard for a rally, urging President Lai Ching-te to apologize and Premier Cho Jung-tai to step down amid conce…