“Taiwan has had several food scandals in recent years. Companies used illegal additives in food processing which caused much public anxiety about food safety, as well as harm to public health,” Lee said during the committee meeting. “The food scandals have severely damaged our national reputation for international trade. Listing several national food scandals, Lee said authorities had uncovered companies using malachite green to preserve fish and shrimp, and street vendors adding industrial-grade magnesium carbonate powder to spices for Taiwanese-style fried chicken. Both are illegal food additives in Taiwan.

Source: Taipei Times November 30, 2016 16:02 UTC