1. MOA Finds 4 Pet Food Products Non-Compliant in Random Check

On the 19^th, Ministry of Agriculture announced that in collaboration with county and city governments, it has conducted routine and rolling inspections of pet food hygiene and safety. The number of samples tested has been increased. In the second quarter, besides the routine inspections, MOA also conducted special inspections including the “April-May Packaged Pet Food Special Inspection,” the “May Enhanced Cat Food Special Inspection,” and the “June Enhanced High-Risk Pet Food Manufacturer Special Inspection.” A total of 156 pet food samples were tested, including 32 dog-specific, 82 cat-specific, and 42 dog-and-cat joint products. Among them, 4 products were found to be non-compliant.

2. Fisheries Agency Promotes Domestic Seafood BBQ Sets for the Mid-Autumn Festival

With the Mid-Autumn Festival approaching, the Fisheries Agency (FA) held a press conference in August 19^th, titled "Meet the Fish, Good Luck Dragon Comes." Attendees included Huang Chao-chin, Vice Minister of Agriculture, Wang Cheng-fang, Acting Director-General of the Fisheries Agency, and Lin Chi-tsang, Secretary-General of the National Fishermen's Association, along with representatives from various industry groups. FA encouraged consumers to choose high-quality domestic seafood as ingredients for Mid-Autumn BBQs, promoting a healthy, refreshing, and lighter festive meal. To meet consumer and corporate gift-giving needs, a special limited-time BBQ gift box featuring regional domestic seafood is now available on the "Buy Fish" platform. Priced at only NT$999 with free shipping, the first 1,000 customers will receive an additional free pack of milkfish balls. Consumers are invited to make their purchases enthusiastically.