Taipei, Nov. 19 (CNA) Deputy Health Minister Lin Ching-yi (林靜儀) on Tuesday raised concerns about the safety of fermented bean curd products illegally imported from China into Taiwan.
Lin's warning followed reports from local media, including the Liberty Times, which revealed that a type of Chinese food called "moldy bean curd" (霉豆腐), popular among TikTok users, recently went viral in several Taiwanese fan groups on Facebook
The food product, however, which is mostly homemade or smuggled from China into Taiwan for sale, is believed to pose a safety risk due to the lack of official verification of its sources and safety testing, according to the reports.
Speaking to reporters, Lin described the fermented Chinese bean curd being sold online in Taiwan as a "three noes" item, meaning that the products carry no maker's name, authorization mark or approval label.
Lin said the products were clearly sold or brought into Taiwan illegally, given the lack of Ministry of Health and Welfare certification.
