AAP General News (Australia)
04-04-2011
FED:Illegal food imports intercepted
CANBERRA, April 4 AAP - A bunch of retailers have been caught out selling Korean food
products that do not meet Australian food safety standards.
But prosecution has been reserved for the importers, who quarantine officials say had
been regularly bringing in the food items outside importation rules.
The investigation kick-started after the Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service
(AQIS) intercepted one shipment of illegally imported Korean food.
They then managed to track down more importers, and then their retail clients.
All the stores were visited and the non-compliant food seized and destroyed.
The importers will be prosecuted, AQIS's Tim Chapman said in a statement on Monday.
He stressed the importance of adhering to Australia's importation and food safety laws,
saying problem foods can easily bring in exotic pests or diseases.
He urged importers and retailers to make themselves aware of the rules.
AAP cj/apm
KEYWORD: FOOD
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