Wan purchased Jinzun Crispy Pineapple Cake (Macao-style snack biscuits). Wan found out there is no pineapple in the ingredient list and considered that the label did not indicate the true nature of the food, violating the Article 3.4 and Article 4.1.2.1 if GB 7718-2011 National Food Safety standard General Standard for the Labeling of Prepackaged Foods.

However, the court ruled that the product was marked with "pineapple flavor" and other ingredients, the name of the food did not constitute a misleading to consumers. Therefore, the compensation claim was not supported.



For information in Chinese, 案例 |关于食品名称为“脆皮凤梨酥”是否符合食品安全标准的判决案例


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