The Japanese government announced that it will discharge the Fukushima nuclear wastewater on Thursday (August 24). As worried about the food safety of imported aquatic products, Hong Kong and Macau have announced the ban on the import of aquatic products in 10 counties and cities in Japan.In this regard, the Food and Drug Management Department of the Ministry of Health and Welfare said on Wednesday (23rd) that no risks were seen in imported water products that are currently tested, so they will not be prohibited for the time being.
Comprehensive Taiwan media such as Zhongshi News Network and Dongsen News reported that, in response to the doubts of the food safety of imported aquatic products, Lin Jinfu, deputy director of the Taiwan Food and Drug Administration, said that the input of related aquatic products in Japan isIf the main administration, if the ocean fishing boat is caught in the sea area, it will be administered by the Fisheries Department. Last year, 25 pieces such as catfish, autumn saury, oysters, scallops, and sea eel have been tested. The rest will be tested after discharge in Japan.
Lin Jinfu said that the four -year plan had been set before the meeting. It was the last season when the test method was determined last year, so only 25 items were tested.This year is expected to be tested 100 pieces, and 100 budget inspection will be arranged next year. If the test results are abnormal, the pieces will be adjusted up, and the results will be discussed with experts before changing the practice.
In addition, whether Taiwan considers to follow up with Hong Kong and Macau to prohibit the import of aquatic products in 10 counties and cities in Japan.Control measures; but have discussed the setting plan before, and also established the risk benchmark value. If there are abnormal detection, it will be adjusted.
