Indomie instant noodle product drawn from a number of supermarkets in Taiwan because they contain preservatives that are considered dangerous. However, PT Indofood Sukses Makmur assert their instant noodles have to meet health regulations in Taiwan. What about in Indonesia, that has no regulation on it??
Indomie withdrawal in Taiwan because it contains the preservative E218 or Methyl P-Hydroxybenzoate. Preservatives may not be used in Taiwan.
According Indofood Indomie products containing Methyl P-Hydroxybenzoate not to be marketed in Taiwan. Indomie in Taiwan have been adapted to the existing regulations in Taiwan are not taking these preservatives.
"We believe that the media in Taiwan reported that the product of Indofood instant noodle, which was not to be marketed in Taiwan," Indofood said in a statement in his official website on Monday (10/11/2010).
According Indofood Indomie sold in various countries over the past 20 years. Along the way, Indofood always comply with local government health regulations.
"We affirm that our products in accordance with global guidelines of the Codex Alimentarius Commission, an international body for food standards," said Indofood.
Nevertheless, the problems that occurred in Taiwan have been taken seriously by Indofood. They monitor closely the situation in Taiwan.
"We will take action deemed necessary to protect consumers in this country and other countries," said Director of Indofood, Taufik Wiraatmadja.
Previously, the media in Taiwan reported Indomie withdrawal from a number of supermarkets. Indomie withdrawn because it contains Methyl P-Hydroxybenzoate. Indonesia Today
