Hong Kong to prohibit imports of plasticiser-tainted drink premix and fruit syrup produced in Taiwan (with photos)

The Centre for Food Safety (CFS) announced today (June 8) the test results of samples of food and drinks produced in Taiwan. Among them, one sample of a drink premix with nutrition claims was found to contain di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and di-isononyl phthalate (DINP) at levels of 63 ppm and 6.8 ppm respectively. The CFS announced that it would prohibit from noon tomorrow (June 9) imports and supply of ORIYEN Nutri Grow Orange Drink Premix (Boy), as shown in the photo, in Hong Kong.