MINISTRY BAN RM3.28 MILLION WORTH OF MELAMINE CONTAMINATED PRODUCTS FROM CHINA

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- The Health Ministry has banned food
products worth RM3.28 million (US$926,441) from China due to the presence of Melamine.

Health Minister Liow Tiong Lai said 366,681 kilogrammes of food products
that contained Melamine were banned under the Food Act 1983.

"Until October, 360 types of food products were tested to determine their
level of Melamine content while products like chocolate, vegetables and fruits
imported from China were continuously being monitored.

"31 types of biscuits were also tested and later banned due to the presence
of melamine-tainted additive, ammonium bicarbonate, a raising agent, imported
from China," he told reporters after winding up of the debate on the Supply Bill
2009 for his Ministry here Monday.

Liow said his Ministry conducts test at reputable labs in the country that
are able to identify even a small quantity of Melamine in products.
--BERNAMA