Mini jelly cups containing konjac
Mini jelly cups containing konjac are small confectionery products often sold in multi-packs. These mouth-sized jelly cups are no more than 45mm in height and width. Mini jelly cups are available in a variety of flavours and may contain a hard centre such as dried fruit.
Konjac is a binding food additive that comes from the root of the konnyaku plant. When eaten, it does not dissolve easily. Konjac is also known as:
- glucomannan
- conjac
- konnyaku
- konjonac
- taro powder
- yam flour.
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Hazards
Choking
If swallowed whole, mini jelly cups that contain konjac can lodge in the throat and restrict air supply.
Ban
Consumer Protection Notice No. 2 of 2004 prescribes requirements of this ban. This ban was declared on 13 April 2004.
The ban applies to all mini jelly cups that:
- contain the binding agent konjac, also known as glucomannan, conjac, konnyaku, konjonac, taro powder and yam flour
- have a height or width smaller than or equal to 45mm.
Importing mini jelly cups that contain konjac and have a height or width smaller than or equal to 45mm is also banned under the Customs Act 1901.
Does this apply to your business?
Under the ACL supply includes:
- in relation to goods - (including re-supply) by way of sale, exchange, lease, hire or hire-purchase and
- in relation to services - provide, grant of confer.
This ban applies to anyone in the business of mini jelly cups containing konjac, including:
- manufacturers
- importers
- distributors
- retailers
- hirers.
Complying with the ban
For complete information about the ban on mini jelly cups containing konjac, we strongly advise you to read Consumer Protection Notice No. 2 of 2004.
Penalties and consequences
Suppliers can face heavy fines and recalls of non-compliant products if they trade in these banned products. For more details, view Penalties and consequences.
