Taiwan tightens checks on food exported to Malaysia

Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Malaysia deputy representative Lin Min-Li (centre) announcing the participation of a list of time-honoured brands from Taiwan at the 2013 Malaysian International Food and Beverage Trade Fair (MIFB). With him are (from left) Chen I-Ting from the Overseas Exhibition Section Strategic Marketing Department of Taiwan External Trade Development Council, Jessie Tseng director of Taiwan Trade Centre Inc. Kuala Lumpur Representative Office, Huang Tsui Chuan second secretary of the Economic Division of Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Malaysia, and Tania Hsu, event organiser for MIFB Taiwan Pavilion.

KUALA LUMPUR: Taiwan has tightened the inspection and monitoring of exported food to ensure all products that enter Malaysia are free from maleic acid.

Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Malaysia deputy representative Lin Min-li said they were also working closely with the Health Ministry to ensure all food products from the island were safe to be consumed.