Prepackaged seaweed sample not in compliance with nutrition label rules
| Product name: |
Tokyo Sushihane Roasted Seaweed |
| Brand: |
SHIRAKO
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| Place of origin: |
Japan |
| Packer: |
SHIRAKO CO. LTD |
| Net weight: |
25g |
| Best-before date: |
24/4/2023 |
| Non-compliant test parameters according to regulations: |
Energy and Sodium |
| Detected content: |
Energy: 261kcal per 100g
Sodium: 860mg per 100g
|
| Declared content: |
Energy: 188kcal per 100g
Sodium: 530mg per 100g
|
| Sampling location: |
A retail shop in Mong Kok |
| Remarks |
- The Centre for Food Safety has urged the vendors concerned to stop selling the incriminated batch of the affected product.
- Prosecution will be instituted should there be sufficient evidence.
- According to Section 61 of the Public Health and Municipal Services Ordinance (Cap 132), if any person falsely describes a food or misleads as to the nature, substance or quality of the food on a label of the food sold by him, he shall be guilty of an offence and be liable to a maximum fine of $50,000 and six months' imprisonment upon conviction.
- The Centre for Food Safety will inform the trade, continue to follow up on the case and take appropriate action.
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END/ November, 28 2022 (Monday)