Uiwang City Conducts Guidance Inspections on Country of Origin Labels at Traditional Markets and Restaurants

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Park Chan-hyuk] Uiwang City announced on the 28th that it has conducted guidance inspections on country of origin labeling at traditional markets and restaurants within the city.

The guidance inspection was conducted to secure food safety for the summer season for high-consumption items such as beef, chicken, loach, octopus, and baby octopus, as well as to prevent illegal distribution and sales practices.

During May, the city intensively inspected 115 business establishments regarding country of origin labeling, checking for △missing labels △false labels △labels that could cause confusion △violations of labeling methods.

The inspection results showed that most businesses were complying with country of origin labeling standards, and minor violations in labeling methods were corrected through on-site guidance.

The city plans to conduct additional guidance and inspections on approximately 200 retailers and restaurants in the future.

A city official stated, "We will make our best efforts to maintain a healthy distribution order and enhance food safety at citizens' tables by continuing guidance and inspections in line with the trend of strengthening country of origin labeling systems."