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The Korea Food and Drug Administration is investigating Chinese beer marketed in Korea after reports that brewers used unsafe quantities of formaldehyde to remove sediment. Formaldehyde is a carcinogen and can kill when ingested in large doses.
The KFDA said Monday it decided to test Chinese beer imports for formaldehyde before allowing them to clear customs.
A KFDA official said there was no safe level for formaldehyde in Korea since the substance is banned for use in food. Authorities would have to establish a safe level first before collecting and destroying Chinese beer found to exceed the level.
Korea imported a total of 3,200 tons of Chinese beer worth W1.3 billion (about US$1.3 million) this year, including beer marketed under Japanese brands but brewed in China.
(englishnews@chosun.com )
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