Indomie Containing “Pork Powder” Seized in Northern State

Sudanhorizon – Hala Hamza

Authorities from the Sudanese Standards and Metrology Organization in the Northern State have seized 178 cartons of Indomie noodles as part of three separate food consignments for violating technical labeling requirements.

Engineer Abdel Azim Ismail, Director of the Northern Sector, explained that the seized packages carried all product information exclusively in Korean, in clear violation of the Sudanese standard specification, which requires that labeling for goods traded in local markets be written in Arabic or English to ensure consumers can clearly and transparently review ingredients and essential information.

He added that following inspection, investigation, and translation of the Korean-origin product’s ingredients, it was found to contain pork powder among its components. This, he said, contradicts Islamic law and prevailing societal values, necessitating legal measures and the seizure of the quantity pending completion of the prescribed procedures.

The Authority affirmed the continuation of its monitoring efforts to protect consumers, safeguard public health, and ensure compliance with approved standards.

In a separate development, Major General Hatem Al-Sharif, Director of the General Administration for Trade, Supply, and Consumer Protection Investigations, announced the seizure of large quantities of locally produced cheese that failed to meet health requirements. The operation was carried out by the Consumer Protection Investigations Department after receiving information about a warehouse in the Arab Market area of Omdurman storing cheese that did not comply with sanitary standards.

Lieutenant Colonel Mohamed Ahmed Mohamed, Director of the Consumer Protection Investigations Department, stated that in coordination with the local health unit and after obtaining the necessary search and seizure warrants from the Consumer Protection Prosecution Office, the warehouse was inspected. Authorities confiscated 376 containers of local cheese, each weighing 9 kilograms. According to the technical report, the cheese was contaminated with harmful bacteria and was prepared for transport to the Northern State aboard a cargo vehicle.

The vehicle and the entire seized quantity were impounded as spoiled food items. A criminal case was filed against the owners under Article 182 of the Criminal Code and Article 31 of the Standards Law.

The Sudanese Standards and Metrology Organization confirmed the continuation of inspection and quality control campaigns during the holy month of Ramadan, urging consumers to promptly report any violations affecting food safety.

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