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KMT calls for accountability over delayed reporting in tainted oil case
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At a press conference, KMT legislative caucus Secretary-General Lin Pei-hsiang (林沛祥) called on the Cabinet to disclose how much soybean oil that failed safety inspections was stored at Central Union Oil Corp., as well as its full distribution trail, including whether it was sealed, recalled or destroyed.
Lin also questioned when the Cabinet and the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) first became aware of the issue and why it was not fully disclosed at a food safety briefing.
He added that those responsible for delayed reporting, concealing information or supervisory failures should be held accountable.
The ministry said Taisugar tests samples from suppliers before accepting deliveries and only takes possession of raw materials after confirming they meet safety standards.
It added that the company conducts inspections at every stage, from raw materials and its self-produced crude oil to finished products, exceeding food safety requirements.