Shopping at Chinese supermarkets in Bangkok? Read this

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As for checking products to make sure they have Thai labels and FDA product numbers, that would be something I would do at any market, not just Chinese. I don't want to be buying products being sold illegally, which means they probably were somehow smuggled into Thailand. I don't think anyone reading this needs me to explain the dangers of buying and consuming such products.
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Over 1,600 illegal items seized from 11 Chinese supermarkets in Bangkok

Raids on 11 Chinese supermarkets in four Bangkok districts reveal large quantities of products that violate health-related laws

by THE NATION

August 2, 2024

Eleven Chinese supermarkets in Bangkok were found to be selling products that do not meet legal requirements in a joint operation led by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Wednesday.

FDA representatives together with officials from the Consumer Protection Police Division and the Health Department of Bangkok Metropolitan Administration searched 11 Chinese supermarkets in four districts of the capital, namely Samphanthawong, Lak Si, Bueng Kum, and Huay Khwang, following complaints that they might be violating safety standard and health-related laws.

Officials found 1,665 items from 58 types of products that either do not have Thai labels or FDA product numbers, or display the product labels incorrectly, FDA deputy secretary-general Weerachai Nolwachai, said.

These violations are punishable by a maximum fine of 30,000 baht under the Food Act of 1979, he said, adding that charges against owners of these supermarkets have been filed with police.

Weerachai warned consumers not to buy products that do not have Thai labels and FDA product numbers, as the ingredients and product origin cannot be checked. He also urged the public to check the labels and packaging of the products for damage or irregularities thoroughly before making a purchase.

Complaints regarding food and health products can be submitted to E-mail: [email protected], Line: @FDAThai, Facebook: FDAThai, or by contacting FDA hotline 1556.

Story and photos: https://www.nationthailand.com/news/general/40040220