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Posted By:
Linsa Valayil John Eappen
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On 9th August 2024, The Ministry of Public Health released the "Guidelines for monitoring foods that include Red Yeast Rice".
The highlights from the guidelines are as follows:
- The Ministry of Public Health reports kidney failure and deaths linked to red yeast rice contaminated with Puberulic acid from Penicillium adametzioides fungus;
- The products at checkpoints will be frozen and require certification from accredited labs confirming the acid levels below the limit of quantitation;
- Domestic producers must adhere to strict guidelines to prevent mold contamination during production and storage;
- Contaminated products exceeding legal limits will be seized and disposed of. Violators may face fines of up to 20,000 Baht or up to 2 years in prison.
To view the complete regulation, check out the Food News Monitoring System and stay up-to-date with the latest regulatory information.