Jeonnam Province Launches Full-Scale Effort to Block Illegal Distribution of Livestock Products During Lunar New Year

Crackdown on Traceability, Grading, and Country of Origin Labeling
Strict Measures Including Fines for Violations Announced

Jeonnam Province will conduct a comprehensive inspection and crackdown on livestock product distribution in the region in celebration of the Lunar New Year. Provided by Jeonnam Province

Jeollanam-do will conduct a special inspection of businesses obligated to comply with the Livestock Product Traceability System, such as retail stores and meat packaging and processing establishments, until the 27th in response to the sharp increase in demand for livestock products during Seol.

The inspections will be carried out through both independent and joint on-site checks by Jeollanam-do, city and county governments, the National Agricultural Products Quality Management Service, and the Animal and Plant Quarantine Agency.

The plan is to check the traceability management, grading, and country of origin labeling of livestock products distributed in the market to enhance consumer trust.

For more efficient inspections, DNA identity tests will be conducted for businesses with a high likelihood of violations, such as those suspected of fraudulent sales.

Additionally, authorities will check compliance with requirements such as displaying traceability numbers at retail stores, issuing transaction statements with traceability numbers, and recording and managing information in the traceability management system. Administrative actions, including fines, will be imposed if violations are found.

Kim Sungjin, Director of Livestock Policy at Jeollanam-do, said, "We will do our utmost to ensure the supply of safe livestock products to consumers during Seol."