Summary
- CAP calls for immediate nationwide testing of brightly coloured papads.
- Survey found imported coloured papads widely available in Penang.
- Excessive artificial colouring may pose health risks, particularly to children.
- Non-compliant products should be recalled and enforcement action taken.
GEORGE TOWN, August 25 — The Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) has urged the Health Ministry to investigate brightly coloured papads sold in Malaysia following food safety concerns raised in India.
CAP said its recent Penang survey found imported coloured papads readily available, some priced as low as RM1.25 per 100 grams. CAP president Mohideen Abdul Kader said excessive synthetic colouring.
May pose health risks, particularly to children. The association called for nationwide laboratory testing and urged authorities to immediately recall products containing prohibited substances.
Or excessive permitted colourings, while taking enforcement action against responsible importers, distributors and retailers.
