Brunei Darussalam Food Authority (BDFA) would like to inform the general public that the Taipei’s Department of Health had notified regards the recall of “Ah Lai White Curry Noodles” from Malaysia and “Indomie: Special Chicken Flavour” noodles from Indonesia, due to the presence of ethylene oxide, in their country.
BDFA had contacted the importers who have registered the instant noodle brand in Brunei Darussalam and have confirmed that the affected brands have not been imported into our country.
Ethylene oxide is a pesticide that is not authorised for use in food. Long term exposure to ethylene oxide may lead to health issues.
BDFA would like to remind all that under Section 9 of subsection (1) subparagraph (i) of the Public Health (Food) Act (Chapter 182) any person who prepares, sells or imports a food item that can harm health can be imprisoned for five years, fined or both.
For any question or further information, please contact:
Brunei Darussalam Food Authority
Unit 2G:2.01 Level 2, Ong Sum Ping Condominium
Bandar Seri Begawan BA1311
Brunei Darussalam
Telephone Number: 2 237304 / 5 / 9 (Operator) or 2 237417
Fax Number: 2 237467
Email: info@bdfa.gov.bn
Date: 6 Syawal 1444H / 27 April 2023
