Bangkok, July 20-The Central Investigation Police Join the Department of Livestock Development and the FDA “raided the source, seized 1,440 popular Chinese sausages and 20 other items”
Police from the Sub-District 4, the Consumer Protection Crime Suppression Division, or the CPB, together with the Department of Livestock Development and the FDA, searched a building. Prachachuen Road area Thung Song Hong Subdistrict, Lak Si District, Bangkok. Show yourself to be the caretaker of the said place. Seized 1,440 sticks of “Shuanghui” sausage products and other food products. Which is an offense under the Food Act 1979, a total of 20 items, sent to the investigation officer Kor. It is a product imported from all china
Mr. Lertchai Lertwut, deputy secretary-general of the Food and Drug Administration, said that smuggled pork sausages It is a food product that does not request a food serial number and does not display a legal label. Such action is an offense under the Food Act, B.E. 252 in the case of an importer. If imported for sale without permission There will be a penalty of imprisonment of not more than 3 years or a fine of not more than 30,000 baht or both. and if incorrect labeling is found Does not show important information, including food serial numbers, manufacturers, ingredients, eating methods will be punished with a fine of not more than 30,000 baht.” The staff collected food samples for analysis. Find pathogenic microorganisms, preservatives and dyes at the Department of Medical Sciences. If contaminants are found Or microorganisms that may cause disease that may be harmful to health. Classified as “impure food” Importers or distributors are liable to imprisonment for a term not exceeding two years or a fine not exceeding twenty thousand baht. or both
Maj. Gen. Anan Nanasombat, Commander-in-Chief of the Anti-Corruption Commission, expressed his concern to the people not to buy food products whose origins are unknown. Whether buying from a restaurant general store or online sales sources because there may be dangers from non-standard production and unsafe for consumption and a warning to smugglers or selling unauthorized or substandard food Whether it’s a manufacturing plant or a dealer. Stop such behavior immediately. If found, prosecution will be strictly taken. and if people find suspected products Complaints can be made at the hotline, Kor Kor Kor Kor. 1135, or the Consumer Protection Kor Kor Kor page at any time.-Thai News Agency
Source: Thai News Agency