Daiso Taiwan to face second import ban
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Japanese retail chain Daiso Taiwan is expecting to face a second import ban.
It was earlier slapped with a six-month ban for illegally importing food products from areas affected by the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster and selling them with falsified labels of origin in Taiwan in 2015.
Known for selling food and discounted consumer products, Daiso was also fined NT$41.64 million (US$1.39 million) for falsifying transaction dates to obtain import permits, says Taiwan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs. A total of 694 import application documents were found to be fraudulent.
Daiso Taiwan may also close its retail branch in Penghu, leaving it with 59 outlets.
Regarding the new import ban, Daiso Taiwan said on its website it had improved its import procedures since the lapse in 2015.
Questions & Answers
Q.Why is Daiso Taiwan expecting a second import ban?
Why is Daiso Taiwan expecting a second import ban?
The company was previously banned for illegally importing food from areas affected by the Fukushima disaster and selling them with false labels. It was also fined for falsifying transaction dates to get import permits.
Q.What penalty did Daiso Taiwan receive for its actions in 2015?
What penalty did Daiso Taiwan receive for its actions in 2015?
It received a six-month import ban and was fined NT$41.64 million (US$1.39 million). Authorities found 694 fraudulent import application documents.
Q.How many outlets will Daiso Taiwan have if the Penghu branch closes?
How many outlets will Daiso Taiwan have if the Penghu branch closes?
If the retail branch in Penghu closes, Daiso Taiwan will be left with 59 outlets across the region.
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