The controversy over Sudanese red pepper powder continues to expand. Executive Yuan President Chen Jianren admitted today that this matter is indeed a “systemic incident.” The Food Safety Office of the Executive Yuan stated that Sudan red pigment is a poison listed by the Ministry of Environment and cannot be used as food additives. It should be removed from the shelves. However, the Food Safety Office also said that Sudan red, black tea, coffee, etc. are all internationally recognized. The Cancer Research Institute has classified it as a Category III carcinogen, and the risk of cancer has not yet been determined. People should not panic too much.
Xu Fu (pictured), director of the Food Safety Office of the Executive Yuan, and others held a press conference on the 8th to announce the results of the investigation into the Sibutero incident and respond to the current status of the Sudan Red investigation. (Central News Agency)
Xu Fu, director of the Food Safety Office of the Executive Yuan, Wu Xiumei, director of the Food and Drug Administration of the Ministry of Health and Welfare, and others held a press conference today to announce the results of the investigation into the Sibutero incident and respond to the current status of the Sudan Red investigation.
The outside world is worried that Sudan red is a carcinogen. Xu Fu said today that according to the classification of carcinogens by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), Sudan pigment, black tea, coffee, etc., all belong to the third category of carcinogens, which means that the research data is not clear yet. It may cause cancer, but it’s not certain yet, so don’t panic. Another EU research report also mentioned that the use of seasonings is only present and exposed in trace amounts, and consumers do not need to worry or panic excessively.
Wu Xiumei further explained that the International Agency for Research on Cancer’s definition of carcinogens is divided into Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3. Level 3 means there is insufficient evidence to show carcinogenicity. Everyone is taking precautions to treat Sudan red as a banned ingredient. As for its harmful part, currently Additional experimental evidence will be needed to know. However, Xu Fu also emphasized that Sudan red pigment is a poison listed by the Chemical Administration of the Ministry of Environment. Based on the prevention rights and responsibilities, it cannot be used if it cannot be used, and it should be removed from the shelves. He hopes to have it on the market as soon as possible within one or two weeks. All doubtful products on the Internet have been removed, and a safe food environment has been returned to the public.
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