Fifteen companies in Jeju have been identified for mislabeling seafood and agricultural products, including selling cheaper varieties as premium products, during a special police crackdown.
In a recent crackdown, the Jeju Autonomous Police have identified 15 businesses for violating labeling regulations regarding the origins of seafood and agricultural products. This operation was part of a larger effort to ensure food safety and uphold proper distribution practices in time for the Lunar New Year celebrations. Among the violations reported были misleading labeling of cheaper 'octopus' as more expensive 'dom' fish, alongside instances where imported products were sold as domestic ones, including Filipino and Chinese imports disguised as local produce.
Specific infractions included six cases of false origin labeling, four instances of failure to label origins, and violations related to food labeling and advertising. Notably, some restaurants incorrectly labeled Filipino octopus and Chinese kimchi as domestic products. A brewery was caught using imported fruits instead of local ones while still falsely advertising them as such. Additionally, a restaurant was found selling 'dom' fish at inflated prices after mislabeling similar-looking cheaper fish.
The police have issued a warning to four of the minor violators for administrative fines, while the remaining cases have been referred to the prosecutor's office for potential legal action. Mislabeling origins can result in severe penalties, including significant fines or imprisonment, highlighting the government's commitment to maintaining the integrity of food safety and product labeling in the region.
