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BCC News Network – August 14, 2013
Taichung’s Taiping Crown Special Printing Company was exposed by the media for using the toxic solvent toluene to wipe off stains, affecting paper meal boxes and cups supplied to well-known food businesses. In response, the company’s chairman, Zhu Mingyao, stated that they are willing to take responsibility and recall products on the market. If this has caused negative public perception, he sincerely apologizes to the public. However, regarding whether toluene was used to clean the products, he said everything will depend on the test results. He also refuted claims, stating that toluene is an essential tool for cleaning printing machine rollers, and urged the media to understand the manufacturing process and not easily tarnish a company’s reputation.
**Crown Special Printing: Committed to Product Recall, Awaiting Test Results**
(Reported by Zhang Wenlu)
Taichung’s Taiping Crown Special Printing Company was exposed by the media for using the toxic solvent toluene to wipe off stains. Health authorities also dispatched personnel to collect samples, testing 50 square and 50 round meal boxes on-site, which were sent to the Central Regional Management Center of the Food and Drug Administration under the Ministry of Health and Welfare. The test results are expected within a week.
Company chairman Zhu Mingyao stated that the products have been sent to two SGS testing companies, and they are awaiting the results. He emphasized their willingness to take responsibility and recall products on the market. If this has caused negative public perception, he offers his deepest apologies.
As for whether toluene was used to clean the products, Zhu Mingyao said they will provide an explanation after the test results are released. Under media questioning, he clarified that toluene is an essential cleaning tool for printing machine rollers and urged the media to understand the manufacturing process, cautioning against damaging a company’s reputation without proper knowledge.
Crown Special Printing Company also opened its premises to the media for inspection. The Taichung City Health Bureau stated that if tests confirm the presence of toluene in the products, the company could face fines ranging from NT$60,000 to NT$15 million under Article 16 of the Food Sanitation Management Act.
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Crown Special Printing: Awaiting Product Recall Inspection Results
Taichung’s Taiping Crown Special Printing Company was exposed by the media for using the toxic solvent toluene to wipe off stains, affecting paper meal boxes and cups supplied to well-known food businesses. In response, the company’s chairman, Zhu Mingyao, stated that they are willing to take responsibility and recall products on the market. If this has caused negative public perception, he sincerely apologizes to the public. However, regarding whether toluene was used to clean the products, he said everything will depend on the test results. He also refuted claims, stating that toluene is an essential tool for cleaning printing machine rollers, and urged the media to understand the manufacturing process and not easily tarnish a company’s reputation.
**Crown Special Printing: Committed to Product Recall, Awaiting Test Results**
(Reported by Zhang Wenlu)
Taichung’s Taiping Crown Special Printing Company was exposed by the media for using the toxic solvent toluene to wipe off stains. Health authorities also dispatched personnel to collect samples, testing 50 square and 50 round meal boxes on-site, which were sent to the Central Regional Management Center of the Food and Drug Administration under the Ministry of Health and Welfare. The test results are expected within a week.
Company chairman Zhu Mingyao stated that the products have been sent to two SGS testing companies, and they are awaiting the results. He emphasized their willingness to take responsibility and recall products on the market. If this has caused negative public perception, he offers his deepest apologies.
As for whether toluene was used to clean the products, Zhu Mingyao said they will provide an explanation after the test results are released. Under media questioning, he clarified that toluene is an essential cleaning tool for printing machine rollers and urged the media to understand the manufacturing process, cautioning against damaging a company’s reputation without proper knowledge.
Crown Special Printing Company also opened its premises to the media for inspection. The Taichung City Health Bureau stated that if tests confirm the presence of toluene in the products, the company could face fines ranging from NT$60,000 to NT$15 million under Article 16 of the Food Sanitation Management Act.
Source: http:/ / tw. news. yahoo. com/ % E7……5% 90% E6% 9E% 9C- 033202056. html