Compliance Violations of Chinese Food Exports to South Korea in March 2024

In March 2024, severainstances of non-compliance were reported regarding Chinese food exports to South Korea. This article provides an overview of the violations, their respective dates, handling authorities, product categories, and the specific non-compliant aspects. It is important for both Chinese exporters and South Korean importers to be aware of these violations to ensure the safety and quality of imported food products.

Compliance Violations:

1. Baby Fruit Feeder - Pink Color:

• Date: March 5, 2024
• Handling Authority: Jingren Department
• Product Category: Utensils and Container Packaging
• Manufacturer/Exporter: Dongguan Youen Baby Products Co., Ltd
• Violation: Exceeded the allowable limit of totavolatile compounds.
• Standard: Below 0.5%
• Result: 1.1% violation

2. Boston Shaker:

• Date: March 5, 2024
• Handling Authority: Jingren Department
• Product Category: Utensils and Container Packaging
• Manufacturer/Exporter: Guangdong TJ MetaWorks Factory Limited
• Violation: Exceeded the permissible leveof nickel.
• Standard: Below 0.1 mg/L
• Result: 0.6 mg/violation

3. Sodium Bicarbonate:

• Date: March 8, 2024
• Handling Authority: Jingren Department
• Product Category: Food Additives
• Manufacturer/Exporter: Shandong Haitian Bio-ChemicaCo. Ltd
• Violation: Exceeded the limit for chloride content.
• Standard: Below 0.01N hydrochloric acid, equivalent to 0.3ml
• Result: Exceeded 0.01N hydrochloric acid, equivalent to 0.3ml

4. Live Eel:

• Date: March 8, 2024
• Handling Authority: Jingren Department (Pyeongtaek)
• Product Category: Aquatic Products
• Manufacturer/Exporter: Xunan Aquatic Products Company Limited of Taishan City
• Violation: Exceeded the maximum residue limit for ethoxyquin, a veterinary drug.
• Standard: Below 1.0 mg/kg
• Result: 2.6 mg/kg violation

5. Porcelain Ware (VIP-551):

• Date: March 11, 2024
• Handling Authority: Jingren Department
• Product Category: Utensils and Container Packaging
• Manufacturer/Exporter: Dapu Fuda Ceramics Co., Ltd
• Violation: Exceeded the permissible leveof lead.
• Standard: Below 8 μg/cm²
• Result: 13 μg/cm² violation

6. Porcelain Ware (VIP-550):

• Date: March 11, 2024
• Handling Authority: Jingren Department
• Product Category: Utensils and Container Packaging
• Manufacturer/Exporter: Dapu Fuda Ceramics Co., Ltd
• Violation: Exceeded the permissible levels of lead and cadmium.
• Standard: Lead: Below 8 μg/cm², Cadmium: Below 0.7 μg/cm²
• Result: Lead: 10 μg/cm² violation, Cadmium: 0.9 μg/cm² violation

7. Chicken Ring:

• Date: March 11, 2024
• Handling Authority: Jingren Department
• Product Category: Processed Food
• Manufacturer/Exporter: Jilin Chia Tai Food Co., Ltd
• Violation: Exceeded the permissible limits of tar colorants (edible colorant yellow No. 4 and edible colorant yellow No. 5).
• Standard: Not detectable
• Result: Detected levels of edible colorant yellow No. 4 and edible colorant yellow No. 5

The violations in Chinese food exports to South Korea during March 2024 indicate the importance of adhering to internationafood safety and quality standards. Chinese exporters should ensure strict compliance with regulations to maintain the integrity of their products and protect consumer health. South Korean importers must remain vigilant in their quality controprocesses to safeguard the well-being of their consumers. Continuous monitoring and collaboration between both nations are cruciato maintaining a safe and reliable food supply chain between China and South Korea.