Chinese food firm Maiquer under investigation over milk additive
- Market regulator says food solvent propylene glycol was found in batches of milk in Zhejiang
- Company says all affected products have been removed from shop shelves
A food company based in China’s far west is under investigation after unauthorised additives were found in some of its dairy products.
China’s State Administration for Market Regulation said on Sunday that the solvent propylene glycol was found in two batches of milk produced by Xinjiang-based Maiquer Group.
“The State Administration for Market Regulation requires the Xinjiang Administration for Market Regulation to investigate the illegal facts of the Maiquer Group as soon as possible, strictly investigate and punish it in accordance with the law and release information on the investigation in a timely manner,” the regulator said.
Maiquer said on Friday that it “attached great importance” to the issue and all products from the batches had already been taken off shelves.
It said investigators had also begun comprehensive sampling of “relevant products”, without specifying whether other products were involved.
“We sincerely accept the supervision of the regulatory authorities and consumers to effectively ensure the quality of our products,” it said.
