Gyeonggi Province to Inspect Food Hygiene at 700 Tourist Destinations Ahead of Autumn Outing Season

The Gyeonggi Provincial Government will conduct special inspections of approximately 700 food-handling businesses located around popular tourist destinations in the province, such as renowned mountains, recreation areas, and campsites, from September 14 to 23 to prepare for the Chuseok holiday and the autumn outing season.

To prevent food poisoning and other food safety incidents that may occur among groups such as mountaineering clubs, company outings, and family gatherings, Gyeonggi Province will work together with its 31 cities and counties to deploy consumer food hygiene monitors. They will focus guidance on the management of ingredients and cooking utensils, as well as on the hygiene practices of food-handling employees.

Gyeonggi Provincial Government

In particular, the province will also collect samples and conduct inspections of ready-to-eat foods often ordered in bulk by groups, such as gimbap, hot bars, and hamburgers, aiming to eliminate potential hazards in advance.

Jung Yeon-pyo, Head of the Food Safety Division at the Gyeonggi Provincial Government, said, "Since gatherings are expected during the Chuseok holiday, we will thoroughly prepare for autumn tourism season food safety starting now," and advised, "To prevent impersonation scams by those claiming to conduct inspections, please check the inspector’s Consumer Food Hygiene Monitor ID, and if you have any doubts, verify the inspection with the relevant hygiene management department through the city or county call center."

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