Noodle sample not in compliance with nutrition label rules
Product name: | Malaysia Hand Made Noodle (Wide) |
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Brand: | Malaysian Kitchen |
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Place of origin: | Malaysia |
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Distributor | Grace Cup Co.Ltd. |
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Net weight: | 300 grams |
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Best-before date: | February 28, 2022 |
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Non-compliant test parameters: | Total Fat |
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Detected content: | 1.3 g per 100g |
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Declared content: | 0 g per 100g |
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Sampling location: | A supermarket at Causeway Bay |
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Remarks: | - The CFS has urged the trade 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 CFS will inform the trade, continue to follow up on the case and take appropriate action.
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Reposted from HKSAR Government webpage:
https://www.cfs.gov.hk/english/unsat_samples/20201217_8364.html