South Chungcheong Province Detects Illegal Activities by Holiday Goods Manufacturers and Sellers Ahead of Chuseok
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South Chungcheong Province has conducted a joint crackdown on manufacturers and sellers of seasonal goods ahead of the upcoming holiday. This inspection was carried out to strengthen food safety so that citizens can purchase holiday food with peace of mind.
From the end of last month to the 18th of this month, the South Chungcheong Province Special Judicial Police conducted intensive inspections of businesses involved in the manufacturing, distribution, and sale of holiday goods within the province. As a result of the inspections, eight cases of violations of relevant laws were detected.
Major illegal activities detected included storing products past their expiration dates and falsely labeling the country of origin. The provincial authorities plan to take stern measures, such as administrative dispositions and criminal referrals, against the businesses involved in accordance with relevant laws.
An official from South Chungcheong Province stated, "We will continue to conduct ongoing crackdowns to ensure that substandard or illegal food products are not distributed ahead of the holiday," adding, "We will do our best to manage food safety so that residents can spend the holiday in a safe environment."
This crackdown is expected to raise awareness regarding food safety within the region. Consumers are advised to carefully check expiration dates and country-of-origin labels when purchasing food and to report any suspicious products to the relevant authorities immediately.
Sources: LG헬로비전
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