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Youjesz Yunita
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The document outlines objectives of ensuring food safety and public health by preventing food toxic contamination in Taiwan. Over 300 tons of starch have been confiscated since May 2013 as they were tainted with the plasticizer DEHP. DEHP was illegally added to foods as a substitute for ingredients and long term consumption can cause health issues. Taiwan has since inspected food vendors, removed questionable products, and fined those who sold contaminated food to guarantee the quality and safety of food products.

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Be careful what you eat
OBJECTIVES ?ENSURING FOOD SAFETY ?ENSURING THE PUBLIC HEALTH ?PREVENTING FOOD TOXIC
BACKGROUND ?Over 300 tons of starch has been confiscated by taiwanese health authorities since may of 2013. ?These starch balls were tainted with DEHP ?Bubble tea, dumplings, rice noodles, sweet taro balls, etc…
CONTAMINATED FOODS PROBLEM ?Many food and beverages with plasticizer chemicals like DEHP. ?The plasticizer was illegally added to food and drinks as a substitute ingredients. ?DEHP in food and drinks can cause cancer, kidney damage and fertility problems if it is consumed regularly.
WHAT IS DEHP? ?DEHP used in plastics and personal care products ?DEHP may have been intentionally added to a food additive to substitute for more expensive food ingredients to save the manufacturer money. ?Used to make food packaging, is not on the list of food additives and its use as such is banned.
INSPECTION TAIWAN FOOD AND BEVERAGES ? Reminded vendors that if they are found to be selling products containing DEHP, they could fines of up to NT$6 million ? Major investigation in june 2013 and removed all products that may have contained DEHP, to provide safety certification. ? The FDA reports that no further problems have been reported about food products imported from taiwan.
Taiwan going to guarantee quality of food products
CONCLUSION ?Manufacturers and food vendors must also be more cautious about the ingredients they purchase from suppliers. ?A good balance is the key. Just eat and enjoy the drink but only in moderation.

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Be careful what you eat

  • 2. OBJECTIVES ?ENSURING FOOD SAFETY ?ENSURING THE PUBLIC HEALTH ?PREVENTING FOOD TOXIC
  • 3. BACKGROUND ?Over 300 tons of starch has been confiscated by taiwanese health authorities since may of 2013. ?These starch balls were tainted with DEHP ?Bubble tea, dumplings, rice noodles, sweet taro balls, etc…
  • 4. CONTAMINATED FOODS PROBLEM ?Many food and beverages with plasticizer chemicals like DEHP. ?The plasticizer was illegally added to food and drinks as a substitute ingredients. ?DEHP in food and drinks can cause cancer, kidney damage and fertility problems if it is consumed regularly.
  • 5. WHAT IS DEHP? ?DEHP used in plastics and personal care products ?DEHP may have been intentionally added to a food additive to substitute for more expensive food ingredients to save the manufacturer money. ?Used to make food packaging, is not on the list of food additives and its use as such is banned.
  • 6. INSPECTION TAIWAN FOOD AND BEVERAGES ? Reminded vendors that if they are found to be selling products containing DEHP, they could fines of up to NT$6 million ? Major investigation in june 2013 and removed all products that may have contained DEHP, to provide safety certification. ? The FDA reports that no further problems have been reported about food products imported from taiwan.
  • 8. CONCLUSION ?Manufacturers and food vendors must also be more cautious about the ingredients they purchase from suppliers. ?A good balance is the key. Just eat and enjoy the drink but only in moderation.