Food safety authorities intercept prohibited additives in imported seasonings and powders

Food safety authorities in Taiwan and China have intercepted shipments of imported food products containing prohibited substances or exceeding additive limits.

The Taiwan Food and Drug Administration reported that a batch of Indian seasoning powder was intercepted at the border after testing positive for Sudan dye No. 4, a prohibited substance. The batch was ordered for immediate destruction. Additionally, Malaysian oil-absorbing trays reported by a Hong Kong-based company failed migration tests and must be returned or destroyed.

In China, 162 tons of konjac powder imported from Indonesia by Wei Long Food Enterprise E-commerce Co., Ltd. were denied entry by customs due to sulfur dioxide levels exceeding national standards. Wei Long stated that the substandard raw materials were returned and were not used in any products sold to consumers. This incident follows previous regulatory issues for the company involving prohibited preservatives and additives.