Nonthaburi, March 17-Deputy Director-General of the Department of Foreign Trade coordinates the Beijing and Yanghai Commercial Offices. Follow up after Chinese authorities found rice traders in China counterfeiting Thai jasmine rice brands and certification marks. By the Chinese authorities have ordered the closure of that factory. Emphasize that Thai jasmine rice is considered popular and is faked in China. Continue to promote authentic Thai jasmine rice that originated in Thailand and meets the standards set by the Ministry of Commerce. Consumers are advised to observe the certification mark of Thai Hom Mali Rice before purchasing.
Mrs. Manatnit Jirawat, Deputy Director-General of the Department of Foreign Trade revealed that In the event that there is news that rice factories in China fake Thai jasmine rice Using rice grown in China that is not related to Thai rice. To add additives to make it smell like Thai jasmine rice, which the factory has been ordered to close This is an offense against China's Food Safety Standards Act. Which stipulates that rice is a product that does not allow the use of food additives Certification of Thai Hom Mali Rice And will it affect the Thai rice market in China or not? Including bringing up discussions with Chinese government agencies to monitor to prevent the occurrence of counterfeit Thai jasmine rice in the future. and was initially informed that The Chinese government will prosecute the company. And still no information found that there is a counterfeiting of the certification mark for Thai Hom Mali Rice.
However, in order to build confidence among Chinese consumers, the Department will work with the Overseas Commerce Office in Beijing and the Overseas Trade Promotion Office in Shanghai to continue promoting the trademarks of Thai rice exporters participating in the public relations program. The certification mark for Thai Hom Mali Rice sold abroad (List of Certified Thai Hom Mali Rice Brands) via www.thaihommaliricecertificationmark.dft.go.th THAI HOM MALI RICE CERTIFICATE and the certification mark for Thai Hom Mali Rice, which is a mark indicating Products originating in Thailand and the quality meets the standards set by the Ministry of Commerce. So that rice buyers or importers in China can choose to buy good quality Thai jasmine rice correctly.-Thai News Agency
Source: Thai News Agency