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Typical Cases of Violation of Food Sanitation Law that were Found on the Occasion of the Import Consultation Prior to the Arrival of the Cargo

These are a collection of typical cases in the past where the import cargo was found to violate the Food Sanitation Law on the occasion of the import consultation that was held prior to the import.

Note: The cases are sorted according to the name of the products, exporting country and the kind of violation.

No. Item Exporting Country Violation Standard Remark
1 Almond Snack Hungary Coloring Agent: Azorubin included Undesignated Coloring Agent  
2 Almond Snack Hungary Coloring Agent: Quinophthalone (Quinoline Yellow) included Undesignated Coloring Agent  
3 Almond Snack Hungary Coloring Agent: Patent Blue V included Undesignated Coloring Agent  
4 Almond Snack Hungary Coloring Agent: Brilliant Black included Undesignated Coloring Agent  
5 Ice Cream The Philippines Coloring Agent: Brown HT included Undesignated Coloring Agent  
6 Ice Cream Topping Italy Coloring Agent: Patent Blue V included Undesignated Coloring Agent  
7 Calcium Ascorbate U.S.A. Undesignated Additive Undesignated Additive Food additive
8 Imitation Caviar Germany Undesignated use of Sodium Benzonate  
9 Imitation Caviar Germany Coloring Agent: Quinophthalone (Quinoline Yellow) included Undesignated Coloring Agent  
10 Imitation Caviar Germany Coloring Agent: Brilliant Black BN included Undesignated Coloring Agent  
11 Instant Coffee U.S.A. Manufacturing Agent: Amino Acid Chromium Chelate included Undesignated Coloring Agent Powdered beverage
12 Instant Coffee U.S.A. Manufacturing Agent: Vanadium Sulfate included Undesignated Coloring Agent Powdered beverage
13 Wafer Brazil Antioxidant: T.B.H.Q. included Undesignated Additive  
14 Oyster Sauce Thailand Preservative: Undesignated use of Benzoic Acid  
15 “Oden” Stew South Korea Preservative: Calcium Sorbate included Undesignated Additive  
16 Garlic Powder U.S.A. Manufacturing Agent: Calcium Stearate included Undesignated Additive  
17 Gauqurua Capsule Thailand Manufacturing Agent: Sodium Lauryl Sulfate included Undesignated Additive Gauqurua (pueraria mirifica): Aaplant in pea family
18 Decaffeinated Coffee U.S.A. Manufacturing Agent: Methylene Chloride included Undesignated Additive  
19 Decaffeinated Coffee U.S.A. Manufacturing Agent: Undesignated use of Ethyl Acetate  
20 Decaffeinated Coffee France Manufacturing Agent: Methylene Chloride included Undesignated Additive  
21 Caramel Candy Norway Impasting Agent: Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose included Undesignated Additive  
22 Candy U.K. Sweetener: Potassium Acesulfame included Undesignated Additive Added to the designated additives as of April 25, 2000
23 Candy U.K. Manufacturing Agent: Magnesium Stearate included Undesignated Additive  
24 Candy Finland Manufacturing Agent: Magnesium Stearate included Undesignated Additive  
25 Candy Malaysia Bleaching Agent: Excess amount of Sulfur Dioxide residue Other foods: Less than 0.030 g / Kg  
26 Candy U.S.A. Manufacturing Agent: Magnesium Stearate included Undesignated Additive  
27 Candy (Drops) U.K. Coloring Agent: Azorubin included Undesignated Coloring Agent  
28 Candy (Drops) U.K. Coloring Agent: Quinophthalone (Quinoline Yellow) included Undesignated Coloring Agent  
29 Candy (Drops) U.K. Coloring Agent: Lysamine Green included Undesignated Coloring Agent  
30 Cookie U.S.A. Antioxidant: T.B.H.Q. included Undesignated Additive  
31 Cookie (Dough) U.S.A. Preservative: Undesignated use of Propyl Parahydroxybenzoate  
32 Cookie (Dough) U.S.A. Preservative: Methyl Parahydroxybenzoate included Undesignated Additive  
33 Gummy Candy Canada Reinforcing Agent: Iodine included Undesignated Additive  
34 Cram Chowder U.S.A. Undesignated use of Potassium Bromate  
35 Creatinine China Reinforcing Agent: Creatinine included Undesignated Additive Food additive
36 Cake Australia Preservative: Undesignated use of Potassium Sorbate  
37 Processed Food (Gel) U.S.A. Antioxidant: Tocopherol Acetate included Undesignated Additive  
38 Processed Food (Gel) U.S.A. Preservative: Undesignated use of Potassium Sorbate  
39 Processed Food (Gel) U.S.A. Preservative: Undesignated use of Sodium Benzonate  
40 Concentrated Liquid Coffee U.S.A. Preservative: Undesignated use of Potassium Sorbate  
41 Coconut Cream India Emulsifying Agent: Polysorbate included Undesignated Additive  
42 Coconut Milk India Emulsifying Agent: Polysorbate included Undesignated Additive  
43 Dicreatine Citric Acid China Reinforcing Agent: Dicreatine Citrate included Undesignated Additive Food additive
44 Jam Sri Lanka Preservative: Undesignated use of Sodium Benzonate Jam
45 Jam Thailand Preservative: Undesignated use of Benzoic Acid Jam
46 Cereal France Reinforcing Agent: Biotin included Undesignated Additive  
47 Cereal Bar U.S.A. Reinforcing Agent: Chromium Aspartate included Undesignated Additive  
48 Cereal Bar U.S.A. Reinforcing Agent: Zinc Gluconate included Undesignated Additive  
49 Cereal Bar U.S.A. Reinforcing Agent: Copper Gluconate included Undesignated Additive  
50 Cereal Bar U.S.A. Reinforcing Agent: Selemium Amino Acid Chelate included Undesignated Additive  
51 Cereal Bar U.S.A. Reinforcing Agent: Biotin included Undesignated Additive  
52 Cereal Bar U.S.A. Reinforcing Agent: Ferrous Fumarate included Undesignated Additive  
53 Cereal Bar U.S.A. Antioxidant: Tocopherol Acetate included Undesignated Additive  
54 Cereal Food Australia Antioxidant: Tocopherol Acetate included Undesignated Additive  
55 Syrup Taiwan Coloring Agent: Azorubin included Undesignated Coloring Agent  
56 Syrup (for Shaved Ice) U.S.A. Excess use of Sodium Benzonate Syrup: 0.60 g/Kg Syrup
57 Syrup (for Shaved Ice) U.S.A. Preservative: Methyl Parahydroxybenzoate included Undesignated Additive  
58 Plum in Syrup China Color Coupler: Undesignated use of Sodium Nitrate    
59 Snack Food U.S.A. Emulsifying Agent: Polysorbate included Undesignated Additive  
60 Snack Food U.S.A. Preservative: Chlorine Gas included Undesignated Additive  
61 Snack Food Canada Preservative: Undesignated use of Potassium Sorbate  
62 Snack Food Canada Preservative: Undesignated use of Sodium Benzonate  
63 Snack Food The Philippines Reinforcing Agent: Ionized Salt included Undesignated Additive  
64 Snack Food The Philippines Antioxidant: T.B.H.Q. included Undesignated Additive  
65 Sparkling Wine Russia Preservative: Potassium Ferrocyanide included Undesignated Additive  
66 Spaghetti U.S.A. Coloring Agent: Undesignated use of Food Yellow No. 5 May not be used for noodles (including Wonton) Noodles
67 Cooking Oil in Spray Can U.S.A. Manufacturing Agent: Ethane included Undesignated Additive  
68 Jelly Beans U.K. Coloring Agent: Azorubin included Undesignated Coloring Agent  
69 Jelly Beans U.K. Coloring Agent: Quinophthalone (Quinoline Yellow) included Undesignated Coloring Agent  
70 Jelly Beans U.K. Coloring Agent: Lysamine Green included Undesignated Coloring Agent  
71 Jelly Ball Snack Taiwan Preservative: Undesignated use of Sodium Dehydroacetate  
72 Processed Food from Tapioca Starch Taiwan Preservative: Undesignated use of Potassium Sorbate  
73 Processed Food from Tapioca Starch Taiwan Preservative: Undesignated use of Sodium Propionate  
74 Cheese Spread U.S.A. Preservative: Undesignated use of Sorbic Acid The definition of “cheese” does not apply
75 Cheese Sandwiched between Bigeye Scad Meat Thailand Reinforcing Agent: Nisin included Undesignated Additive Used in cheese
76 Chewing Gum U.S.A. Antioxidant: T.B.H.Q. included Undesignated Additive  
77 Chewing Gum U.S.A. Excess use of Calcium Carbonate 10% as Calcium Chewing gum
78 Chewing Gum Finland Sweetener: Potassium Acesulfame included Undesignated Additive Added to the designated additives as of April 25, 2000
79 Chewing Gum Finland Coloring Agent: Patent Blue V included Undesignated Coloring Agent  
80 Chewing Gum South Korea Manufacturing Agent: Magnesium Stearate included Undesignated Additive  
81 Chocolate U.S.A. Impasting Agent: Carrageenan Calcium included Undesignated Additive  
82 Chocolate U.S.A. Antioxidant: T.B.H.Q. included Undesignated Additive  
83 Chocolate U.S.A. Manufacturing Agent: Triethyl Citrate included Undesignated Additive  
84 Chocolate U.S.A. Manufacturing Agent: Sodium Lauryl Sulfate included Undesignated Additive  
85 Chocolate U.S.A. Manufacturing Agent: Sodium Aluminum Sulfate included Undesignated Additive  
86 Chocolate U.S.A. Emulsifying Agent: Polysorbate included Undesignated Additive  
87 Chocolate Australia Coloring Agent: Quinophthalone (Quinoline Yellow) included Undesignated Coloring Agent  
88 Chocolate France Coloring Agent: Patent Blue V included Undesignated Coloring Agent  
89 Chocolate France Emulsifying Agent: Polysorbate included Undesignated Additive  
90 Chocolate Belgium Coloring Agent: Azorubin included Undesignated Coloring Agent  
91 Chocolate Belgium Coloring Agent: Brilliant Black BN included Undesignated Coloring Agent  
92 Chocolate U.S.A. Excess amount of Sulfur Dioxide residue Other foods: Less than 0.030g/Kg  
93 Chocolate Germany Coloring Agent: Cochineal Aluminum Lake included Undesignated Coloring Agent  
94 Chocolate Syrup U.S.A. Emulsifying Agent: Polysorbate included Undesignated Additive  
95 Drink Base U.S.A. Manufacturing Agent: Excess use of Propylene Glycol Other Foods: 0.6% Material for ice candy
96 Tortilla U.S.A. Preservative: Undesignated use of Potassium Sorbate  
97 Processed Herring Roe Spain Preservative: Undesignated use of Benzoic Acid  
98 Wasabi (Japanese Horseradish) Paste China Preservative: Sodium Dehydroacetate used Undesignated Additive  
99 Wasabi (Japanese Horseradish) Paste China Preservative: Butyl Parahydroxybenzoate included Undesignated Additive  
100 Herb Tea U.S.A. Reinforcing Agent: Undesignated use of Zinc Sulfate  
101 Herb Tea U.S.A. Antioxidant: Magnesium Ascorbate included Undesignated Additive  
102 Pie Crust France Manufacturing Agent: L-Cysteine included Undesignated Additive  
103 Pie Crust France Preservative: Undesignated use of Potassium Sorbate  
104 Pie Crust France Preservative: Undesignated use of Calcium Propionate  
105 Paella (Canned) Spain Coloring Agent: Quinophthalone (Quinoline Yellow) included Undesignated Coloring Agent  
106 Pasta U.S.A. Undesignated use of Food Color Blue No. 2 May not be used for noodles (including Wonton) Noodles
107 Pasta Sauce U.S.A. Antioxidant: Undesignated use of BHA  
108 Pasta Sauce U.S.A. Antioxidant: Undesignated use of BHT  
109 Porcupine Fish Taiwan Sanitation (health) Certificate incomplete (The area of catch was not included) For the import of swellfish (puffy fish), a certificate must be issued by a public inspection organization of the exporting country, which includes the species (scientific name) of the swellfish (puffy fish), the ocean area where the fish was caught, and the proof of sanitation treatment.  
110 Bread Australia Preservative: Undesignated use of Potassium Sorbate  
111 Pancake Mix U.S.A. Manufacturing Agent: Aluminum Sodium Phosphate included Undesignated Additive  
112 Biscuit U.S.A. Manufacturing Agent: Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate included Undesignated Additive  
113 Biscuit Malaysia Coloring Agent: Azorubin included Undesignated Coloring Agent  
114 Biscuit Malaysia Coloring Agent: Brilliant Black BN included Undesignated Coloring Agent  
115 Processed Pistachio U.S.A. Manufacturing Agent: Ethoxyquin included Undesignated Additive  
116 Flour Paste (Paste for Cake Icing France Preservative: Excess use of Potassium Sorbate Flour Paste: 1.0 g/Kg Flour pastes
117 Protein Powder U.S.A. Sweetener: Potassium Acesulfame included Undesignated Additive Added to the designated additives as of April 25, 2000
118 Propolis Australia Manufacturing Agent: Excess use of Propylene Glycol Other Foods: 0.6%  
119 Propolis Australia Manufacturing Agent: Excess use of Calcium Hydrogenphospate 1.0% as Calcium  
120 Propolis Spain Preservative: Undesignated use of Potassium Sorbate  
121 Propolis New Zealand Excess use of Propylene Glycol Other Foods: 0.6%  
122 Processed Propolis Australia Coloring Agent: Iron Oxide (Black) included Undesignated Coloring Agent  
123 Processed Propolis Australia Coloring Agent: Iron Oxide (Red) included Undesignated Coloring Agent  
124 Processed Propolis Brazil Preservative: Methyl Parahydroxybenzoate included Undesignated Additive  
125 Pop Corn U.S.A. Antioxidant: T.B.H.Q. included Undesignated Additive  
126 Potato Chips U.K. Sweetener: Undesignated use of Saccharin  
127 Potato Chips India Antioxidant: T.B.H.Q. included Undesignated Additive  
128 Muffin U.S.A. Manufacturing Agent: Aluminum Sodium Phosphate included Undesignated Additive Undesignated additive
129 Muffin U.S.A. Emulsifying Agent: Polysorbate included Undesignated Additive  
130 Muffin U.S.A. Preservative: Undesignated use of Potassium Sorbate  
131 Mineral Water Canada Violation of Manufacturing Standard (capped and sealed hermetically) * 2 Beverage
132 Mineral Water Norway Violation of Raw Water Standard (Arsenic) 0.05 mg/L or less Beverage
133 Mineral Water Finland Violation of Raw Water Standard (Live Bacteria count) Number of Colony: 100 /ml or less Beverage
134 Mineral Water France Violation of Raw Water Standard (Barium) 1 mg/L or less Beverage
135 Mineral Water Taiwan Violation of Raw Water Standard (Sulfide) 0.05 mg/L or less (as Hydrogen Sulfide) Beverage
136 Mineral Water Canada Violation of Raw Water Standard (Fluoride) 2 mg/L or less Beverage
137 Mint Candy U.S.A. Manufacturing Agent: Calcium Stearate included Undesignated Additive  
138 Mint Candy U.S.A. Manufacturing Agent: Magnesium Stearate included Undesignated Additive  
139 Rice Lecithin U.S.A. Undesignated Additive Undesignated Additive Food additive: lecithin made from rice as raw material
140 Liqueur Thailand Coloring Agent: Azorubin included Undesignated Coloring Agent  
141 Liqueur Thailand Preservative: Undesignated use of Sodium Benzonate  
142 Liqueur (Absente) France Coloring Agent: Patent Blue V included Undesignated Coloring Agent  
143 Lobster Eggs, Processed Spain Preservative: Undesignated use of Benzoic Acid  
144 Wine Preservative U.S.A. Manufacturing Agent: Argon Gas included Undesignated Additive  
145 Linseed Canada Cyanide Compound included  
146 Candy China Sweetener: Undesignated use of Saccharin  
147 Liquid Drop U.S.A. Emulsifying Agent: Polysorbate included Undesignated Additive  
148 Salt Water France Preservative: Undesignated use of Potassium Sorbate  
149 Heated Meat Product U.S.A. Reinforcing Agent: Zinc Oxide included Undesignated Additive Heated meat product (heated after packaging)
150 Fruit Wine (Wine) France Acidulant: Meta Bitartaric Acid included Undesignated Additive  
151 Processed Fruit India Preservative: Undesignated use of Benzoic Acid Fruit in syrup
152 Processed Fruit Thailand Preservative: Undesignated use of Potassium Sorbate Semi-dried melon fruit processed with sugar and flavoring agent
153 Processed Fruit Pakistan Preservative: Undesignated use of Sorbic Acid Fruit in oil
154 Dried Tomato U.S.A. Antioxidant: Excess amount of Sulfur Dioxide residue Other Foods: Less than 0.030 g/Kg  
155 Dried Fruit Australia Preservative: Undesignated use of Sodium Benzonate Dried grape
156 Dried Fruit Thailand Antioxidant: Excess amount of Sulfur Dioxide residue Other Foods: Less than 0.030 g/Kg Dried apple and dried pineapple
157 Health Food U.S.A. Undesignated use of p-Hydroxybenzoic Acid Esters  
158 Health Food U.S.A. Sweetener: Potassium Acesulfame included Undesignated Additive Added to the designated additives as of April 25, 2000
159 Health Food U.S.A. Sweetener: Sucralose included Undesignated Additive Designated on July 30, 1999
160 Health Food U.S.A. Adsorbent: Undesignated use of Magnesium Oxide It may be used only when necessary for food production or processing and only for the purpose of absorption. Used as reinforcing agent
161 Health Food U.S.A. Reinforcing Agent: Potassium Ascorbate included Undesignated Additive  
162 Health Food U.S.A. Reinforcing Agent: Calcium Ascorbate included Undesignated Additive  
163 Health Food U.S.A. Reinforcing Agent: Zinc Citrate included Undesignated Additive  
164 Health Food U.S.A. Reinforcing Agent: Copper Citrate included Undesignated Additive  
165 Health Food U.S.A. Reinforcing Agent: Magnesium Stearate included Undesignated Additive Health food made of millet, whey and sugar, etc.
166 Health Food U.S.A. Reinforcing Agent: Sodium Selenate included Undesignated Additive  
167 Health Food U.S.A. Reinforcing Agent: Undesignated use of Calcium Pantethenate 1.0% as Calcium (except for the food with special use)  
168 Health Food U.S.A. Reinforcing Agent: Pantethenic Acid included Undesignated Additive  
169 Health Food U.S.A. Reinforcing Agent: Biotin included Undesignated Additive  
170 Health Food U.S.A. Reinforcing Agent: Zinc Picolinate included Undesignated Additive  
171 Health Food U.S.A. Reinforcing Agent: Sodium Molybdate included Undesignated Additive  
172 Health Food U.S.A. Reinforcing Agent: Potassium Iodide included Undesignated Additive  
173 Health Food U.S.A. Reinforcing Agent: Excess use of Calcium Hydrogenphospate General Foods: 1.0% as Calcium  
174 Health Food U.S.A. Reinforcing Agent: Lutein included Undesignated Additive  
175 Health Food U.S.A. Reinforcing Agent: Chromium Chloride included Undesignated Additive  
176 Health Food U.S.A. Reinforcing Agent: Chromium Chloride included Undesignated Additive  
177 Health Food U.S.A. Reinforcing Agent: Chromium Chloride included Undesignated Additive  
178 Health Food U.S.A. Reinforcing Agent: Choline Chloride included Undesignated Additive  
179 Health Food U.S.A. Reinforcing Agent: Zinc Oxide included Undesignated Additive  
180 Health Food U.S.A. Reinforcing Agent: Tocopherol Acetate included Undesignated Additive  
181 Health Food U.S.A. Reinforcing Agent: Potassium Folate included Undesignated Additive  
182 Health Food U.S.A. Reinforcing Agent: Cobalt Sulfate included Undesignated Additive  
183 Health Food U.S.A. Reinforcing Agent: Undesignated use of Zinc Sulfate  
184 Health Food U.S.A. Reinforcing Agent: Undesignated use of Copper Sulfate  
185 Health Food U.S.A. Impasting Agent: Excess use of Sodium Carboxymethyl Cellulose General Foods: 2.0%  
186 Health Food U.S.A. Impasting Agent: Hydroxypropyl Cellulose included Undesignated Additive  
187 Health Food U.S.A. Impasting Agent: Hydroxymethyl Cellulose included Undesignated Additive  
188 Health Food U.S.A. Antiseptic: Ethylene Oxide included Undesignated Additive  
189 Health Food U.S.A. Antioxidant: T.B.H.Q. included Undesignated Additive  
190 Health Food U.S.A. Manufacturing Agent: L-Cysteine included Undesignated Additive  
191 Health Food U.S.A. Manufacturing Agent: Cross-carmelose Sodium included Undesignated Additive  
192 Health Food U.S.A. Manufacturing Agent: Magnesium Stearate included Undesignated Additive  
193 Health Food U.S.A. Manufacturing Agent: Magnesium Stearate included Undesignated Additive  
194 Health Food U.S.A. Manufacturing Agent: Excess use of Propylene Glycol Other Foods: 0.6%  
195 Health Food U.S.A. Manufacturing Agent: Sodium Lauryl Sulfate included Undesignated Additive  
196 Health Food U.S.A. Manufacturing Agent: Aluminum Sodium Phosphate included Undesignated Additive  
197 Health Food U.S.A. Manufacturing Agent: Potassium Sulfate included Undesignated Additive  
198 Health Food U.S.A. Coloring Agent: Quinophthalone (Quinoline Yellow) included Undesignated Coloring Agent  
199 Health Food U.S.A. Excess amount of Sulfur Dioxide residue Other Foods: Less than 0.030 g/Kg  
200 Health Food U.S.A. Violation of element standard and manufacturing method standard for milk and other general foods. May not obtain milk from a cow, goat or sheep within 5 days after parturition Milk within 5 days after parturition was used
201 Health Food U.S.A. Excess use of Silicon Dioxide Granule General Foods: 2.0%  
202 Health Food U.S.A. Bleaching Agent: Excess amount of Sulfur Dioxide residue Other Foods: Less than 0.030 g/Kg  
203 Health Food U.S.A. Preservative: Undesignated use of Potassium Sorbate  
204 Health Food U.S.A. Preservative: Undesignated use of Potassium Sorbate  
205 Health Food U.S.A. Preservative: Para-amino Benzoic Acid included Undesignated Additive  
206 Health Food U.S.A. Preservative: Methyl Parahydroxybenzoate included Undesignated Additive  
207 Health Food Israel Reinforcing Agent: Undesignated use of Zinc Gluconate  
208 Health Food Israel Preservative: Undesignated use of Potassium Sorbate  
209 Health Food Uruguay Manufacturing Agent: Methylene Chloride included Undesignated Additive Health food made of propolis
210 Health Food Australia Reinforcing Agent: Amino Acid Magnesium Chelate included Undesignated Additive  
211 Health Food Australia Reinforcing Agent: Amino Acid Manganese Chelate included Undesignated Additive  
212 Health Food Australia Reinforcing Agent: Zinc Citrate included Undesignated Additive  
213 Health Food Australia Reinforcing Agent: Undesignated use of Calcium Pantethenate 1.0% as Calcium (except for the food with special use)  
214 Health Food Australia Reinforcing Agent: Lysine Hydrochloride included Undesignated Additive  
215 Health Food Australia Violation of element standard(Oxytetracycline) Antibiotic may not be included unless otherwise designated. Health food made of honey
216 Health Food Australia Manufacturing Agent: Magnesium Stearate included Undesignated Additive  
217 Health Food Australia Preservative: Undesignated use of Benzoic Acid Used in capsules
218 Health Food Canada Reinforcing Agent: Zinc Oxide included Undesignated Additive  
219 Health Food Canada Manufacturing Agent: Magnesium Stearate included Undesignated Additive  
220 Health Food Canada Coloring Agent: Undesignated use of Iron Sesquioxide  
221 Health Food Canada Bleaching Agent:

Undesignated use of Hydrogen Peroxide

Should be completely decomposed or removed before the completion of the final food product. Health food made of shark fin
222 Health Food Switzerland Reinforcing Agent: Undesignated use of Zinc Sulfate  
223 Health Food Spain Manufacturing Agent: Magnesium Stearate included Undesignated Additive  
224 Health Food Thailand Manufacturing Agent: Magnesium Stearate included Undesignated Additive Health food with gauqurua as a raw material
225 Health Food Thailand Manufacturing Agent: Excess use of Talc General Foods: Less than 0.050%(It may be used only when necessary for food production or processing)  
226 Health Food Thailand Manufacturing Agent: Sodium Aluminum Sulfate included Undesignated Additive  
227 Health Food Germany Reinforcing Agent: Fatty Acid Magnesium Salt included Undesignated Additive Food in tablet using sorbitol, malic acid powder, citric acid and other items as raw materials
228 Health Food New Zealand Impasting Agent: Hydroxypropyl Cellulose included Undesignated Additive  
229 Health Food New Zealand Impasting Agent: Hydroxymethyl Cellulose included Undesignated Additive  
230 Health Food New Zealand Manufacturing Agent: Calcium Stearate included Undesignated Additive  
231 Health Food New Zealand Manufacturing Agent: Magnesium Stearate included Undesignated Additive  
232 Health Food New Zealand Emulsifying Agent: Polyethylene Glycol included Undesignated Additive  
233 Health Food Brazil Impasting Agent: Hydroxypropyl Cellulose included Undesignated Additive Health food using propolis, shark cartilage, pollen and other items as raw materials
234 Health Food Brazil Manufacturing Agent: Magnesium Stearate included Undesignated Additive  
235 Health Food France Reinforcing Agent: Cobalt Gluconate included Undesignated Additive  
236 Health Food France Reinforcing Agent: Lithium Gluconate included Undesignated Additive  
237 Health Food France Reinforcing Agent: Magnesium Lactate included Undesignated Additive Health food using propolis and royal jelly as raw materials
238 Health Food France Reinforcing Agent: Manganese Sulfate included Undesignated Additive  
239 Health Food France Reinforcing Agent: Undesignated use of Zinc Sulfate  
240 Health Food France Reinforcing Agent: Undesignated use of Copper Sulfate  
241 Health Food France Manufacturing Agent: Magnesium Stearate included Undesignated Additive  
242 Health Food France Preservative: Undesignated use of Sorbic Acid  
243 Health Food South Korea Reinforcing Agent: Zinc Oxide included Undesignated Additive  
244 Health Food South Korea Reinforcing Agent: Tocopherol Acetate included Undesignated Additive  
245 Health Food South Korea Impasting Agent: Hydroxypropyl Cellulose included Undesignated Additive  
246 Health Food South Korea Manufacturing Agent: Magnesium Stearate included Undesignated Additive  
247 Health Food Taiwan Impasting Agent: Excess use of Sodium Carboxymethyl Cellulose General Foods: 2.0%  
248 Health Food Taiwan Impasting Agent: Hydroxypropyl Cellulose included Undesignated Additive  
249 Health Food Taiwan Manufacturing Agent: Excess use of Talc General foods: Less than 0.050% (It may be used only when necessary for food production or processing )  
250 Health Food Taiwan Anti-adhesive Agent: Undesignated use of D-Mannitol  
251 Health Food China Reinforcing Agent: Undesignated use of Calcium Pantethenate 1.0% as Calcium (except for the food with special use)  
252 Health Food China Impasting Agent: Hydroxypropyl Cellulose included Undesignated Additive Health food using denshichi ginseng as raw materials
253 Health Food China Impasting Agent: Hydroxypropyl Cellulose included Undesignated Additive  
254 Health Food China Manufacturing Agent: Acrylics Acid Resin II included Undesignated Additive  
255 Health Food China Manufacturing Agent: Magnesium Stearate included Undesignated Additive  
256 Health Food China Manufacturing Agent: Polyvinylpyrrolidone included Undesignated Additive  
257 Health Food China Emulsifying Agent: Polysorbate included Undesignated Additive  
258 Health Food China Bleaching Agent: Excess amount of Sulfur Dioxide residue Other Foods: Less than 0.030 g/Kg Health food using plantain seeds and glucose as raw materials
259 Health Food China Preservative: Ethyl Benzoate included Undesignated Additive  
260 Health Food China Preservative: Undesignated use of Benzoic Acid  
261 Health Food China Preservative: Undesignated use of Para-oxybenzoic Acid Used in capsules
262 Health Food China Preservative: Undesignated use of Benzoic Acid Used in capsules
263 Health Tea Canada Violation of standards of manufacturing, processing and preparing of general foods (Irradiation) * 3  
264 Health Tea China Antioxidant: Excess amount of Sulfur Dioxide residue Other Foods: Less than 0.030 g/Kg  
265 Fruit Juice as raw material (for Sorbet) U.S.A. Preservative: Undesignated use of Potassium Sorbate Fruit juice as raw material
266 Fruit Juice as raw material (for Sorbet) U.S.A. Preservative: Undesignated use of Sodium Benzonate Fruit Juice as raw material
267 Soup Stock (Cube) Vietnam Preservative: Undesignated use of Potassium Sorbate  
268 Spice (Freeze-dried Green Pepper) U.S.A. Coloring Agent: Undesignated use of Copper Chlorophyll  
269 Processed Spice Greece Preservative: Undesignated use of Sodium Benzonate  
270 Ginseng Drink South Korea Violation of element standard (Arsenic) Not detected  
271 Mixed Seasoning Indonesia Preservative: Undesignated use of Sodium Benzonate  
272 Sugar Cake U.S.A. Manufacturing Agent: Triethyl Citrate included Undesignated Additive  
273 Sugar Cake U.S.A. Manufacturing Agent: Titanium Chloride included Undesignated Additive  
274 Sugar Cake U.S.A. Coloring Agent: Food Color Blue No. 3 (Aluminum Lake) included Undesignated Coloring Agent  
275 Processed Turkey Peru Preservative: Undesignated use of Sodium Benzonate  
276 Prepared Seeds and Fruits China Antioxidant: Undesignated use of Ethylenediaminetetraacetic Acid Disodium Salt

Packaged in synthetic resin bags
277 Processed Fertilized Egg Norway Manufacturing Agent: Excess amount of Magnesium Carbonate residue General Foods: 0.50% (It may be used only when necessary for food production or processing)  
278 Egg Roll Wrapper (Plain Wrap) Canada Reinforcing Agent: Cystein included Undesignated Additive  
279 Deodorizing Refrigerant U.S.A. Sweetener: Potassium Acesulfame included Undesignated Additive Added to the designated additives as of April 25, 2000
280 Deodorizing Refrigerant U.S.A. Sweetener: Excess use of Saccharin Sodium Other Foods: 0.20 g/Kg or less  
281 Deodorizing Refrigerant U.S.A. Emulsifying Agent: Polysorbate included Undesignated Additive  
282 Baked Cake Spain Coloring Agent: Patent Blue V included Undesignated Coloring Agent  
283 Water Purifier Hong Kong Sterilizing Agent: Iodine included Undesignated Additive  
284 Processed Meat Product Italy Undesignated use of Sodium Nitrite Fresh meat merely marinated in salt water
285 Meat Product France Sanitation (health) Certificate incomplete * 4  
286 Meat Product France Violation of Manufacturing Standard (Drying Temperature) 20゜or below, or 50゜or higher Dried meat product
287 Meat Product France Coloring Agent: Canthaxanthin included Undesignated Coloring Agent  
288 Meat Product South Korea Violation of Manufacturing Standard (Sterilizing Temperature) Heat the central part of the product at 63゜ for 30 minutes. Or treat by an alternative method that has same or higher effect.  
289 Meat Product (Frozen Fried Chicken) U.S.A. Manufacturing Agent: Undesignated use of L-Cysteine Hydrochloride  
290 Meat Product (Frozen Fried Chicken) U.S.A. Manufacturing Agent: Aluminum Sodium Phosphate included Undesignated Additive  
291 Meat Product (Frozen Fried Chicken) U.S.A. Emulsifying Agent: Undesignated use of Stearoyl Sodium Lactate  
292 Meat Product (Frozen Fried Chicken) U.S.A. Emulsifying Agent: Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate included Undesignated Additive  
293 Meat Product (Frozen Fried Chicken U.S.A. Preservative: Undesignated use of Calcium Propionate  
294 Food Additive China Manufacturing Agent: Acetone Peroxide included Undesignated Additive  
295 Cooking Oil Canada Excess amount of Diatomaceous Earth residue General Foods: 0.50%(It may be used only when necessary for food production or processing )  
296 Vinegared Vegetable (Pickled Garlic) Thailand Preservative: Undesignated use of Benzoic Acid  
297 Boiled Gingko Nuts China Undesignated use of Benzoic Acid  
298 Beverage U.S.A. Chewing Gum Basic Agent: Undesignated use of Ester Gum  
299 Beverage U.S.A. Reinforcing Agent: Manganese Citrate included Undesignated Additive  
300 Beverage U.S.A. Reinforcing Agent: Molybdenum Citrate included Undesignated Additive  
301 Beverage U.S.A. Reinforcing Agent: Copper Gluconate included Undesignated Additive  
302 Beverage U.S.A. Reinforcing Agent: Selenomethionine included Undesignated Additive  
303 Beverage U.S.A. Reinforcing Agent: Biotin included Undesignated Additive  
304 Beverage U.S.A. Reinforcing Agent: Ferrous Fumarate included Undesignated Additive  
305 Beverage U.S.A. Reinforcing Agent: Potassium Iodide included Undesignated Additive  
306 Beverage U.S.A. Reinforcing Agent: Chromium Chloride included Undesignated Additive  
307 Beverage U.S.A. Reinforcing Agent: Magnesium Oxide included Undesignated Additive  
308 Beverage U.S.A. Reinforcing Agent: Zinc Oxide included Undesignated Additive  
309 Beverage U.S.A. Reinforcing Agent: Tocopherol Acetate included Undesignated Additive  
310 Beverage U.S.A. Violation of Manufacturing Standard (Sterilization and Disinfection) * 1  
311 Beverage U.S.A. Manufacturing Agent: Undesignated use of L-Cystein Hydrochloride  
312 Beverage U.S.A. Preservative: Undesignated use of Potassium Sorbate  
313 Beverage U.S.A. Preservative: Potassium Benzonate included Undesignated Additive  
314 Beverage U.S.A. Chewing Gum Basic Agent: Undesignated use of Ester Gum  
315 Beverage U.K. Violation of Manufacturing Standard (Sterilization and Disinfection) * 1  
316 Beverage Italy Violation of Manufacturing Standard (Sterilization and Disinfection) * 1  
317 Beverage Sri Lanka Antioxidant: Excess amount of Sulfur Dioxide residue Other Foods: Less than 0.030 g/Kg  
318 Beverage Thailand Antioxidant: Excess amount of Sulfur Dioxide residue Other Foods: Less than 0.030 g/Kg  
319 Beverage Pakistan Preservative: Undesignated use of Sorbic Acid  
320 Beverage The Philippines Antioxidant: Excess amount of Sulfur Dioxide residue Other Foods: Less than 0.030 g/Kg  
321 Beverage Brazil Preservative: Undesignated use of Sorbic Acid  
322 Beverage Brazil Preservative: Excess use of Benzoic Acid  
323 Beverage France Manufacturing Agent: Dimethyl Pyrocarbonate included Undesignated Additive  
324 Beverage China Preservative: Undesignated use of Potassium Sorbate  
325 Beverage China Violation of Manufacturing Standard (Sterilization and Disinfection) * 1  
326 Beverage South Africa Sweetener: Potassium Acesulfame included Undesignated Additive Added to the designated additives as of April 25, 2000
327 Beverage U.S.A. Violation of Manufacturing Standard (Sterilization and Disinfection) * 1  
328 Beverage U.S.A. Preservative: Undesignated use of Potassium Sorbate  
329 Beverage Singapore Violation of Manufacturing Standard (Sterilization and Disinfection) * 1  
330 Beverage U.S.A. Antioxidant: Excess amount of Sulfur Dioxide residue Other Foods: Less than 0.030 g/Kg  
331 Beverage U.S.A. Preservative: Potassium Benzonate included Undesignated Additive  
332 Beverage U.S.A. Preservative: Brominated Oil included Undesignated Additive  
333 Beverage Germany Reinforcing Agent: Biotin included Undesignated Additive  
334 Beverage (Aloe Vera Juice) South Korea Excess use of Benzoic Acid Beverage: 0.60 g/Kg Beverage
335 Beverage (Aloe Vera Juice) South Korea Violation of Manufacturing Standard (Sterilization Condition) * 1 Beverage
336 Beverage (Herbal Syrup Drink) Spain Reinforcing Agent: Magnesium Gluconate included Undesignated Additive Beverage
337 Beverage (Herbal Syrup Drink) Spain Reinforcing Agent: Manganese Gluconate included Undesignated Additive Beverage
338 Beverage (Herbal Syrup Drink) Spain Reinforcing Agent: Lithium Gluconate included Undesignated Additive Beverage
339 Beverage (Herbal Syrup Drink) Spain Reinforcing Agent: Undesignated use of Zinc Gluconate Beverage
340 Beverage (Herbal Syrup Drink) Spain Reinforcing Agent: Undesignated use of Copper Gluconate Beverage
341 Beverage (Mugwort Extract Drink) South Korea Violation of Manufacturing Standard (Sterilization Condition) * 1 Beverage
342 Beverage (Royal Jelly Drink) China Violation of Manufacturing Standard (Sterilization Condition) * 1 Beverage
343 Refrigerant India Coloring Agent: Red 2G included Undesignated Coloring Agent  
344 While Milk Powder U.S.A. Violation of element standard and manufacturing method standard for milk and other general foods. May not obtain milk from a cow, goat or sheep within 5 days after parturition Milk within 6 hours after parturition was used
345 Instant Noodle (Instant Noodle in a Cup) U.S.A. Manufacturing Agent: Calcium Silicate included Undesignated Additive Instant noodles
346 Instant Noodle (Instant Noodle in a Cup) Indonesia Antioxidant: T.B.H.Q. included Undesignated Additive Instant noodles: used in the seasoning oil.
347 Instant Noodle (Instant Noodle in a Cup) Indonesia Coloring Agent: Violation of use standard of Food Yellow No. 4 May not be used for noodles (including Wonton) Instant noodles
348 Instant Noodle (Instant Noodle in a Cup) Hong Kong Coloring Agent: Violation of use standard of Food Yellow No. 4 May not be used for noodles (including Wonton) Instant noodles
349 Instant Noodle (Instant Noodle in a Cup) Hong Kong Coloring Agent: Violation of use standard of Food Yellow No. 5 May not be used for noodles (including Wonton) Instant noodles
350 Instant Noodle Indonesia Antioxidant: T.B.H.Q. included Undesignated Additive  
351 Instant Noodle Indonesia Coloring Agent: Violation of use standard of Food Yellow No. 4 May not be used for noodles (including Wonton)  
352 Instant Noodle The Philippines Antioxidant: Undesignated use of BHA Used in the soup
353 Instant Noodle The Philippines Antioxidant: Undesignated use of BHT Used in the soup
354 Instant Noodle The Philippines Violation of use standard of Acidic Tar Pigment May not be used for noodles (including Wonton)  
355 Instant Noodle The Philippines Coloring Agent: Violation of use standard of Food Yellow No. 4 May not be used for noodles (including Wonton) Used in the noodle
356 Instant Noodle The Philippines Coloring Agent: Violation of use standard of Food Yellow No. 5 May not be used for noodles (including Wonton) Used in the noodle
357 Soy Bean Paste Thailand Preservative: Undesignated use of Sorbic Acid  
358 Soy Bean Paste Thailand Preservative: Undesignated use of Benzoic Acid  
359 Processed Soy Bean Product U.S.A. Preservative: Undesignated use of Sorbic Acid  
360 Protein Food Spain Reinforcing Agent: Manganese Gluconate included Undesignated Additive  
361 Seasoning U.S.A. Manufacturing Agent: Sodium Hydrogensulfate included Undesignated Additive  
362 Seasoning U.S.A. Emulsifying Agent: Polysorbate included Undesignated Additive  
363 Seasoning U.S.A. Bleaching Agent: Excess amount of Sulfur Dioxide residue Other Foods: Less than 0.030 g/Kg  
364 Seasoning U.S.A. Preservative: Undesignated use of Potassium Sorbate  
365 Seasoning Israel Manufacturing Agent: Excess use of Magnesium Carbonate Maximum Residual Amount: 0.50%(It may be used only when necessary for food production or processing )  
366 Seasoning Ecuador Preservative: Undesignated use of Benzoic Acid  
367 Seasoning Sri Lanka Manufacturing Agent: Potassium Hydrogencarbonate included Undesignated Additive  
368 Seasoning Thailand Preservative: Undesignated use of Benzoic Acid  
369 Seasoning Pakistan Reinforcing Agent: Iodized Salt included Undesignated Additive  
370 Seasoning The Philippines Preservative: Undesignated use of Sodium Benzonate  
371 Seasoning The Philippines Preservative: Undesignated use of Benzoic Acid  
372 Seasoning South Korea Preservative: Undesignated use of Potassium Sorbate  
373 Seasoning South Korea Preservative: Undesignated use of Sorbic Acid  
374 Seasoning Hong Kong Preservative: Undesignated use of Benzoic Acid  
375 Seasoning Taiwan Preservative: Undesignated use of Sodium Benzonate  
376 Seasoning Pakistan Preservative: Undesignated use of Sodium Benzonate  
377 Seasoning (Salsa Sauce) U.S.A. Preservative: Undesignated use of Sodium Benzonate  
378 Seasoning (Sauce) Jamaica Antioxidant: Undesignated use of BHA  
379 Seasoning (Sauce) Jamaica Preservative: Undesignated use of Potassium Sorbate  
380 Seasoning (Sauce) Jamaica Preservative: Undesignated use of Benzoic Acid  
381 Seasoning (Sauce) South Africa Preservative: Undesignated use of Potassium Sorbate  
382 Seasoning (Sauce) U.S.A. Manufacturing Agent: Sodium Aluminosilicate included Undesignated Additive  
383 Seasoning (Chili Sauce) Indonesia Preservative: Undesignated use of Sodium Benzonate  
384 Seasoning (Chili Paste) South Korea Preservative: Undesignated use of Potassium Sorbate  
385 Seasoning (Tomato Sauce) Italy Preservative: Undesignated use of Sorbic Acid  
386 Seasoning (Dressing) U.S.A. Preservative: Undesignated use of Sorbic Acid  
387 Seasoning (Banana Ketchup) The Philippines Preservative: Undesignated use of Sodium Benzonate  
388 Seasoning (Fish Sauce) Thailand Reinforcing Agent: Iodized Salt included Undesignated Additive  
389 Seasoning (Fish Sauce) Thailand Preservative: Undesignated use of Benzoic Acid  
390 Prepared Additive U.S.A. Preservative: Calcium Sorbate included Undesignated Additive  
391 Prepared Additive U.S.A. Preservative: Potassium Propionate included Undesignated Additive  
392 Chinese High Mallow Tea (Tea bags) South Korea Antiseptic: Ethylene Oxide included Undesignated Additive  
393 Food with Milk as the Main Ingredient U.S.A. Preservative: Undesignated use of Sorbic Acid  
394 Shelled Chestnuts South Korea Bleaching Agent: Undesignated use of Chlorine Dioxide  
395 Ice Candy U.S.A. Preservative: Undesignated use of Potassium Sorbate  
396 Ice Candy U.S.A. Preservative: Undesignated use of Sodium Benzonate  
397 Soup Powder Australia Emulsifying Agent: Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate included Undesignated Additive  
398 Powdered Food (Syrup Base) U.S.A. Preservative: Methyl Parahydroxybenzoate included Undesignated Additive  
399 Powdered Beverage The Philippines Manufacturing Agent: Magnesium Phosphate included Undesignated Additive  
400 Non-Sugar Condensed Milk (Evaporated milk) U.S.A. Violation of Manufacturing Standard (Sterilization Condition) Must be sterilized by heating at 115゜ or higher for 15 minutes or longer after packaging.  
401 Noodles U.S.A. Manufacturing Agent: Calcium Silicate included Undesignated Additive  
402 Processed Vegetables Fiji Bleaching Agent: Excess amount of Sulfur Dioxide residue Other Foods: Less than 0.030 g/Kg  
403 Modified Vegetable China Reinforcing Agent: Undesignated use of Copper Sulfate  
404 Modified Vegetable China Bleaching Agent: Excess amount of Sulfur Dioxide residue Other Foods: Less than 0.030 g/Kg  
405 Modified Vegetable China Preservative: Undesignated use of Benzoic Acid  
406 Frozen Apple Pie U.S.A. Manufacturing Agent: Undesignated use of Silicon Dioxide Frozen food
407 Frozen Apple Pie U.S.A. Preservative: Undesignated use of Potassium Sorbate Frozen food
408 Frozen Potato Peru Cyanic Compound included  
409 Frozen Cake U.S.A. Emulsifying Agent: Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate included Undesignated Additive Frozen food
410 Frozen Cinnamon Dough U.S.A. Manufacturing Agent: Sodium Aluminum Phosphate included Undesignated Additive Frozen food
411 Frozen Cinnamon Dough U.S.A. Manufacturing Agent: Sodium Lauryl Sulfate included Undesignated Additive Frozen food
412 Frozen Cheese Burger U.S.A. Antioxidant: T.B.H.Q. included Undesignated Additive Frozen food
413 Frozen Pie Australia Antioxidant: Undesignated use of L-Cysteine Hydrochloride Frozen food
414 Frozen Bread Germany Reinforcing Agent: Iodized Salt included Undesignated Additive Frozen food
415 Frozen Bread Dough U.S.A. Reinforcing Agent: Potassium Iodide included Undesignated Additive Frozen food
416 Frozen Bread Dough U.S.A. Manufacturing Agent: Aluminum Sodium Phosphate included Undesignated Additive Frozen food
417 Frozen Bread Dough U.S.A. Emulsifying Agent: Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate included Undesignated Additive Frozen food
418 Frozen Bread Dough U.S.A. Leaven: Azodicarbonamide included Undesignated Additive Frozen food
419 Frozen Pizza Sticks U.S.A. Reinforcing Agent: Iron Orthophosphate included Undesignated Additive Frozen food
420 Frozen Pizza Sticks U.S.A. Reinforcing Agent: Undesignated use of Magnesium Oxide Frozen food
421 Frozen Pizza Sticks U.S.A. Reinforcing Agent: Zinc Oxide included Undesignated Additive Frozen food
422 Frozen Pizza Sticks U.S.A. Manufacturing Agent: Aluminum Sodium Phosphate included Undesignated Additive Frozen food
423 Frozen Potato Dog Austria Reinforcing Agent: Iodized Salt included Undesignated Additive Frozen food
424 Frozen Ravioli U.S.A. Emulsifying Agent: Polysorbate included Undesignated Additive Frozen food
425 Frozen Beef Fry Australia Emulsifying Agent: Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate included Undesignated Additive Frozen food

* 1:
Beverage must be sterilized after being filled into a container and capped or sealed hermetically; or must be capped or sealed hermetically after being sterilized in a sterilizer or other equipment with an automatic thermometer or after being disinfected by a filter or other equipment and automatically filled into a container.

In these cases, sterilization or disinfection must be conducted following the instruction below (refer Notification No. 370 of the Ministry of Health and Welfare).
Neither sterilization nor disinfection is necessary for the beverage that has a carbon dioxide pressure of 98kPa or higher at 20゜C inside the container and does not contain any plant or animal tissue materials.

* 2:
Mineral waters must be sterilized after being filled into a container and capped or sealed hermetically; or must be capped or sealed hermetically after being sterilized in a sterilizer or other equipment with an automatic thermometer or after being disinfected by a filter or other equipment and automatically filled into a container.

* 3:
Food may not be irradiated during its manufacturing or processing. This regulation, however, does not apply to the cases when irradiation is made during the procedures of food manufacturing or food processing in order to manage the food manufacturing or food processing and the absorbed dose is 0.10 Gy or less, or when the irradiation is specially designated in the items in the each article of “D” in the Notification No. 370 of the Ministry of Health and Welfare.

* 4:
Any meat or internal organ, or processed products of these items (meat products) of livestock animals and poultry may not be imported for the purpose of sale or use in business without attachment of a copy or a photocopy of Health Certificate that is issued by a governmental organization of the exporting country, indicates that the product is not meat or internal organ, or products processed from of these items of a livestock animal or poultry that has, is suspected to have, or died from the disease designated in Article 5, Item 1 of the Food Sanitation Law of the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, and contains all the information designated by the Ordinances of Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare.


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