Miaoli County Magistrate Zhong Dong-jin Instructs Study of Incentive Mechanism for Food Safety by Labeling Food Sources
Miaoli County Magistrate Zhong Dong-jin has instructed the county's health bureau to study an appropriate incentive mechanism. This initiative aims to encourage businesses and restaurants to voluntarily disclose the sources of their food ingredients, thereby reassuring consumers about food safety, following concerns over imported US pork, beef, and potatoes.
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(Central News Agency reporter Guan Rui-ping, Miaoli County, 5th) Following US pork and beef, the import quarantine standards for processed potatoes from the United States have sparked discussions on food safety issues. Miaoli County Magistrate Zhong Dong-jin has instructed the county's health bureau to study an appropriate incentive mechanism to encourage businesses and restaurants to voluntarily disclose the sources of their food ingredients, allowing consumers to feel at ease.
During a county affairs meeting today, Zhong Dong-jin pointed out that he used to enjoy eating beef offal, but since the opening of US beef imports, he has been hesitant because the sources of some beef and pork offal are not always clear. In addition to US beef and pork, US potatoes and peanuts are now also seeking entry, and he believes many consumers will inevitably feel worried and have doubts.
Zhong Dong-jin said he had been thinking about this issue for many days, which led him to propose the idea that "when others cannot protect us, we can protect ourselves through incentives."
Zhong Dong-jin instructed the health bureau to study appropriate incentive measures to encourage businesses, including those selling food ingredients and agricultural products, as well as catering operators, to voluntarily announce the origin and sources of their ingredients. This would allow consumers to buy with confidence and eat with peace of mind. He hopes that businesses will actively cooperate, and once they win the favor of consumers, their business will naturally flourish.
Zhong Dong-jin also instructed the health bureau to fulfill its responsibilities for inspection and promotion, strictly guarding food safety, and to award plaques or bonuses to cooperating businesses as encouragement. (Editor: Chang Ming-kun) 1150505
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(Central News Agency reporter Guan Rui-ping, Miaoli County, 5th) Following US pork and beef, the import quarantine standards for processed potatoes from the United States have sparked discussions on food safety issues. Miaoli County Magistrate Zhong Dong-jin has instructed the county's health bureau to study an appropriate incentive mechanism to encourage businesses and restaurants to voluntarily disclose the sources of their food ingredients, allowing consumers to feel at ease.
During a county affairs meeting today, Zhong Dong-jin pointed out that he used to enjoy eating beef offal, but since the opening of US beef imports, he has been hesitant because the sources of some beef and pork offal are not always clear. In addition to US beef and pork, US potatoes and peanuts are now also seeking entry, and he believes many consumers will inevitably feel worried and have doubts.
Zhong Dong-jin said he had been thinking about this issue for many days, which led him to propose the idea that "when others cannot protect us, we can protect ourselves through incentives."
Zhong Dong-jin instructed the health bureau to study appropriate incentive measures to encourage businesses, including those selling food ingredients and agricultural products, as well as catering operators, to voluntarily announce the origin and sources of their ingredients. This would allow consumers to buy with confidence and eat with peace of mind. He hopes that businesses will actively cooperate, and once they win the favor of consumers, their business will naturally flourish.
Zhong Dong-jin also instructed the health bureau to fulfill its responsibilities for inspection and promotion, strictly guarding food safety, and to award plaques or bonuses to cooperating businesses as encouragement. (Editor: Chang Ming-kun) 1150505
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