Prepackaged Milk product not in compliance with Food and Drugs (Composition and Labelling) Regulations

Product name:

“Grandeur Nature” UHT Organic Whole Milk

Brand:

Grandeur Nature

Place of origin:

France

Distributor/Manufacturer:

Manufacturer: Sociètè Industrielle Laitière du Lèon (SILL)

Net weight:

1 Litre per pack

Best-before date:

July 9, 2019

Non-compliant test parameters:

 Quantity of milk solids other than milk fat less than 8.5%

Detected content:

 Milk solids other than milk fat being 8.2%

Declared content:

 Not Applicable

Sampling location:

A warehouse in Kwai Chung

Remarks:
  1. The affected batch of the product is being kept in warehouse and has not entered the market. 
  2. Prosecution will be instituted should there be sufficient evidence.
  3. According to Regulation 5(1) of the Food and Drugs (Composition And Labelling) Regulations (Cap 132W), if any person advertises for sale, sells or manufactures for sale any food which does not conform to the relevant requirements as to composition prescribed in the Regulations, he shall be guilty of an offence and be liable to a maximum fine of $50,000 and six months' imprisonment upon conviction.
  4. The CFS will inform the importer, continue to follow up on the case and take appropriate action.

END/Thursday, OCTOBER 11, 2018