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Special Inspections of Seafood Origins in Preparation for Chuseok to Extend to Delivery Apps
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Special Inspections of Seafood Origins in Preparation for Chuseok to Extend to Delivery Apps
The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries (MOF; Minister Hwang Jong-woo) announced that it would be conducting a special inspection of seafood origin labeling from Monday, September 7 to Friday, September 18 to establish order in seafood distribution and ensure that the public can purchase seafood with peace of mind in time for Chuseok.
This inspection involves the National Fisheries Quality Management Service, local governments, and Korea Coast Guard. The agencies will launch a close cooperation system for joint inspections and investigative support by sharing enforcement information and emergency contact networks. In particular, the National Fisheries Quality Management Service plans to conduct on-site inspections with a joint public-private inspection team composed of its own investigative officials and honorary inspectors.
Main items to be inspected include sea bream, yellow croaker, hairtail, and octopus—which are in high demand as seasonal products for holiday ancestral rites and gifts—as well as squid, octopus, and scallops, which are at high risk of false labeling of origin.
Specifically, the inspection will focus on seafood manufacturing, distribution, and sales companies as well as restaurants and mail-order businesses such as delivery apps. Plans also include crackdowns on passenger terminals and onboard restaurants, where the number of users increases during the holidays.
Under the Act on Origin Labeling of Agricultural and Fishery Products, falsely labeling the country of origin is punishable by up to 7 years in prison or a fine of up to KRW 100 million. On the other hand, failing to label the country of origin is subject to an administrative fine of up to KRW 10 million.
“Ahead of Chuseok, we will conduct intensive inspections of seasonal products for ancestral rites, which see a surge in demand, as well as items at high risk of origin-labeling violations, to protect consumers’ right to know and ensure fair trade. I hope the public can enjoy a bountiful Chuseok with their families and Korean seafood, without concerns about food safety,” said Park Seung-joon, Director General of Fisheries and Aquaculture at MOF.
- Intensive inspections targeting seasonal products for ancestral rites and top items with country of origin labeling violations on Sept. 7–18
The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries (MOF; Minister Hwang Jong-woo) announced that it would be conducting a special inspection of seafood origin labeling from Monday, September 7 to Friday, September 18 to establish order in seafood distribution and ensure that the public can purchase seafood with peace of mind in time for Chuseok.
This inspection involves the National Fisheries Quality Management Service, local governments, and Korea Coast Guard. The agencies will launch a close cooperation system for joint inspections and investigative support by sharing enforcement information and emergency contact networks. In particular, the National Fisheries Quality Management Service plans to conduct on-site inspections with a joint public-private inspection team composed of its own investigative officials and honorary inspectors.
Main items to be inspected include sea bream, yellow croaker, hairtail, and octopus—which are in high demand as seasonal products for holiday ancestral rites and gifts—as well as squid, octopus, and scallops, which are at high risk of false labeling of origin.
Specifically, the inspection will focus on seafood manufacturing, distribution, and sales companies as well as restaurants and mail-order businesses such as delivery apps. Plans also include crackdowns on passenger terminals and onboard restaurants, where the number of users increases during the holidays.
Under the Act on Origin Labeling of Agricultural and Fishery Products, falsely labeling the country of origin is punishable by up to 7 years in prison or a fine of up to KRW 100 million. On the other hand, failing to label the country of origin is subject to an administrative fine of up to KRW 10 million.
“Ahead of Chuseok, we will conduct intensive inspections of seasonal products for ancestral rites, which see a surge in demand, as well as items at high risk of origin-labeling violations, to protect consumers’ right to know and ensure fair trade. I hope the public can enjoy a bountiful Chuseok with their families and Korean seafood, without concerns about food safety,” said Park Seung-joon, Director General of Fisheries and Aquaculture at MOF.
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