Is the inspection mark on pork edible?

The inspection mark is stamped directly on the pig's skin by the competent authority to certify the origin, quality and safety of the meat product. Only with the inspection mark can the pig meet the standards to be sold on the market. The inspection mark contains the serial number, inspection date and other relevant information.

To avoid worries, many people cut off the skin with the inspection mark because they are afraid that eating the ink will be harmful to their health. Is this really necessary and is the inspection mark on pork toxic?

The answer is that you can rest assured. According to Vietnamese law, the inks or materials used to create inspection marks must be safe and not contain toxic ingredients such as lead, mercury or prohibited chemicals.

Inks permitted for use in the food industry are usually food-grade or non-toxic inks, licensed by the authorities. Therefore, if the inspection is carried out in accordance with the correct procedures and legal inks and materials are used, the inspection mark on pork will not be toxic.

With strict inspection procedures, authorities also ensure that the inspection mark on pork does not affect food quality and is not harmful to consumers' health.

This means that consumers can be completely assured when seeing the inspection mark on the pork products they buy, as long as they come from reputable and licensed production and slaughterhouses.

Consumers should carefully check the inspection mark on the product. This mark must be clear, not blurred or modified. If the inspection mark shows signs of being counterfeited, consumers should not buy that product.

In addition to the inspection mark, consumers should choose to buy pork from reputable slaughterhouses, stores or markets with food safety certificates. Choosing a clear origin helps reduce the risk of buying poor quality products.