Yongin City Conducts Special Inspection on Country-of-Origin Labeling for Kimchi-Making Season Through 30th

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Choi Ki-ho] Yongin Special City announced on the 12th that it will conduct a special inspection on country-of-origin labeling for high-consumption items such as Chinese cabbage and seasonings from the 15th to the 30th as the kimchi-making season begins in earnest.

The inspection targets high-consumption items during the kimchi-making season, including Chinese cabbage, pickled cabbage, red chili powder, salt, salted fish products, garlic, onions, and pork, which are manufactured and sold at traditional markets and medium to large-scale retailers.

The main inspection items are △failure to display country-of-origin and violations of labeling methods △false or misleading country-of-origin labels △verification of receipts with country-of-origin information or retention of transaction vouchers, etc.

The inspection will be conducted through on-site visits by city and district government officials responsible for country-of-origin labeling and 14 volunteer monitors.

In the event that minor violations are found, the city will take immediate corrective measures, and for serious violations, administrative actions such as fines will be imposed according to relevant laws.

A city official stated, "By accurately labeling the country-of-origin of foods whose distribution volume rapidly increases during the kimchi-making season, we will establish a fair trading order and conduct thorough inspections so that consumers can purchase food with confidence."