Man Tries To Import 456kg Of Undeclared Coriander At Pasir Panjang Wholesale Centre, Slapped With $3k Fine

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Man Tries To Import 456kg Of Undeclared Coriander At Pasir Panjang Wholesale Centre, Slapped With $3k Fine

source: https://mustsharenews.com/coriander-imported-fine/

SFA Says Coriander Must Be Declared, Is A High-Risk Vegetable For Having Pesticide Residue

Coriander is a staple in many Asian cuisines, but its strong taste remains highly contentious. Just like Australia’s Vegemite — people either hate it or love it.

Although many people can’t stand the taste of this strong herb, there is still a huge demand for it.

On Wednesday (26 Feb), a vegetable supplier was fined for importing 456kg of this herb without a proper permit, reported Channel NewsAsia (CNA).

Officers found undeclared 456kg of coriander

CNA reports that Goh Chee Wee, a partner at a wholesaler, brought in a consignment of fresh fruits and vegetables from Thailand on 7 Oct 2019.

Singapore Food Agency (SFA) officers inspected the truck at Pasir Panjang Wholesale Centre.

During inspection, they found 456kg of coriander which Goh did not declare under his import permit.

Tests carried out as they may have high amount of pesticide

SFA later carried tests out on the coriander and found that there were excessive amounts of pesticide residue on the coriander.

This would have posed a food safety risk to consumers, said the prosecutor from SFA. In addition, he explained that imported coriander go through stringent tests due to potential for high amounts of pesticide residue.

This is the main reason why food importers must declare coriander imports.

Authorities found the coriander unsuitable for consumption and destroyed the pile 4 days later, which may or may not have resulted in cheers heard across the globe.

Importer fined $3,000

Goh pleaded guilty to a charge of bringing in fresh vegetables for sale without abiding by permit descriptions.

Since he was experienced in importing vegetables into Singapore, he “should have known” that permits are needed for each consignment of vegetables, SFA said.

He was therefore given a fine of $3,000. However, he could have been fined up to $10,000, jailed for up to 3 years or both.

Are you pro or anti-coriander?

Some of you probably jumped for joy at the news, while others may be dismayed.

Are you the person who tells the fish soup auntie to pile on the xiang cai (fragrant vegetable)? Or are you one of those spending precious time painstakingly removing every leaf from your dish?

Let us know in the comments.

 

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red mart is selling 2 for $2 (50g each)

$3,000 / $2 = $1,500 x 50g = 75,000g (75kg)

He smuggle 456kg but fine for 75kg worth of corriander, still okay lah.

If the person who is paying the fine is reading this, I am trying to make you feel better. 🤣

 

[Lala81]

Coriander is an essential part of southern chinese cooking.

 

[RH1667]

I am one of those who will remove any visible coriander. and  will inform the stall not to put them if i see it . 

[Watwheels]

This fellow smoke Coriander? So weird.😂

[Mustank]

Why don’t want to declare? Is it want to siam tax?

[Lala81]

4 minutes ago, Mustank said:

Why don’t want to declare? Is it want to siam tax?

too much pesticide based on the report.

[1fast1]

Ah yes, the even deadlier coriandervirus.

[Jman888]

[kobayashiGT]

5 minutes ago, Jman888 said:

The person who catch him must be one of the haters. 😂

[Mustank]

8 minutes ago, Jman888 said:

later I go out say eat coriander cure corona virus  

[Mustank]

4 minutes ago, kobayashiGT said:

The person who catch him must be one of the haters. 😂

maybe his wife, mistress, business competitor 

[Tianmo]

1 hour ago, RH1667 said:

I am one of those who will remove any visible coriander. and  will inform the stall not to put them if i see it . 

next time we sld eat together, you ask the hawker to fill up your bowl with all the coriander he can fill, and I will help you remove until clean clean no one leaf left...

[Tianmo]

1 hour ago, Mustank said:

Why don’t want to declare? Is it want to siam tax?

cannot pass AVA, but he must have got it kan puay cheap, so he san san cheong....

[Xers007]

Do it god knows how many times kanna 1 time ok lah. The small fine is well worth the bet.

 

[Jusnel]

i love Coriander since young.  and will put alot each time.

and loving spring onions and chives. also put alot of them each time. 

 

 

[Lala81]

5 minutes ago, Jusnel said:

i love Coriander since young.  and will put alot each time.

and loving spring onions and chives. also put alot of them each time. 

I wasn't a fan last time. Nowadays i love them.

Coriander, spring onions, leeks, chives etc

[BanCoe]

I love all this garnishing in food  , even basil leaves 

[Tianmo]

38 minutes ago, Jusnel said:

i love Coriander since young.  and will put alot each time.

and loving spring onions and chives. also put alot of them each time. 

 

 

 

32 minutes ago, Lala81 said:

I wasn't a fan last time. Nowadays i love them.

Coriander, spring onions, leeks, chives etc

 

11 minutes ago, BanCoe said:

I love all this garnishing in food  , even basil leaves 

Ok, we cannot eat together, will fight over leaves...