Thai Health Ministry limits quantity of nitrate and nitrite in food

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Public Health Ministry limits quantity of nitrate and nitrite in food



BANGKOK, 6 May 2016 (NNT) - Dr. Suwanchai Wattanayingcharoenchai, deputy permanent secretary and spokesman of the Ministry of Public Health, said three out of 15 samples of sausages in the domestic market had been found to have an excessive amount of nitrate and nitrite.

The Ministry of Public Health has assigned the Bureau of Food Safety Extension and Support to search for the information related to the matter and educate the public about food safety. Moreover, the ministry has coordinated with the Food and Drug Administration to investigate the notorious case.

The ministry has issued the Announcement No. 281 which limits the quantity of nitrate or nitrite in fermented meat to a maximum of 125 milligrams per one kilogram of food for safety reasons.


-- NNT 2016-05-06

[apetley]

Tell us 20% of the sample exceeded safe levels but don't tell us what brand.

[shirtless]

You should also be testing for cesium, All countries should .

[jaltsc]

"The ministry has issued the Announcement No. 281 which limits the quantity of nitrate or nitrite in fermented meat to a maximum of 125 milligrams per one kilogram of food for safety reasons."

Of course, like any other rule, regulation and law in Thailand, there won't be any individuals or government agencies to enforce this.

Just another empty gesture to make Thailand look like they it's doing something constructive.

[Dumbastheycome]

Can anyone explain why "fresh " milk in Thailand can stay for months in a refridgerator without going toxic ? The labels do not say any preservatives are added.

[Thechook]

Can anyone explain why "fresh " milk in Thailand can stay for months in a refridgerator without going toxic ? The labels do not say any preservatives are added.

I don't think it's fresh milk but more that artificial long life milk. Fresh milk will normally last a few days to a week in the fridge not months like the stuff thais call milk

[Thian]

Can anyone explain why "fresh " milk in Thailand can stay for months in a refridgerator without going toxic ? The labels do not say any preservatives are added.

Our milk (from Meiji) does go sour after expiry. Our bread though stays without fungus for 7 weeks on the counter. (I won't eat that bread anymore though)

[geriatrickid]

"The ministry has issued the Announcement No. 281 which limits the quantity of nitrate or nitrite in fermented meat to a maximum of 125 milligrams per one kilogram of food for safety reasons."

Of course, like any other rule, regulation and law in Thailand, there won't be any individuals or government agencies to enforce this.

Just another empty gesture to make Thailand look like they it's doing something constructive.

Thank you. +1

[dominique355]

How about labeling requirements?

Shouldn't ALL ingredients be listed on the package in terms understandable to the public (no codes)?

[TallGuyJohninBKK]

Check the threads earlier this week on high pesticide levels in many Thai vegetables sold domestically.

Presumably, they're doing just as well regulating nitrates as they are with pesticide residues.

[trogers]

Check the threads earlier this week on high pesticide levels in many Thai vegetables sold domestically.

Presumably, they're doing just as well regulating nitrates as they are with pesticide residues.

With those high prices of vegetables, I prefer mine with added proteins, which helps to indicate low pesticide residues.