US Potato Controversy: Premier Cho Jung-tai Vows Rotten Products Will Never Enter Market
Taiwan's Premier Cho Jung-tai emphasized that sprouted or rotten US potatoes will be strictly blocked from the market following import rule changes. He assured that quarantine standards remain high and equivalent to those in Japan.
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- 📰 Published: April 21, 2026 at 16:58
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Premier Cho Jung-tai of the Taiwan Executive Yuan addressed concerns regarding changes to the import quarantine regulations for US processing potatoes. He strongly emphasized that sprouted, rotten, or toxic products would absolutely not be allowed into the market. He explained that quarantine standards have been strengthened and maintain a high level equivalent to Japan's, illustrating the government's commitment to food safety.