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Canned Tuna Factory Halted, CDCP to Inspect Nationwide

Canned Tuna Factory Halted, CDCP to Inspect Nationwide

Thansettakij•Economy•18d ago

Reader Briefing

A canned tuna factory in Samut Sakhon has been ordered to temporarily cease operations due to wastewater treatment issues and mislabeling of ingredients, prompting nationwide inspections of food manufacturers by the Consumer Protection Board (CDCP).

  • •A canned tuna factory in Samut Sakhon was ordered to stop operations.
  • •The factory's wastewater treatment system failed to meet standards, and it used incorrect fish species not matching the label.
  • •The government, through the CDCP, is launching nationwide inspections of food and consumer goods factories.
  • •This action is a response to public concern over product mislabeling and consumer rights protection.

Overview

  • •On May 7, 2026, the Minister attached to the Prime Minister's Office announced the temporary closure of a canned tuna factory in Samut Sakhon due to non-compliance.
  • •The Samut Sakhon Provincial Industry Office ordered the company to halt operations temporarily because its wastewater treatment system did not meet standards, resulting in non-compliance.
  • •The factory is accused of using fish species other than mackerel, which was declared on the label, a violation of the Food Act B.E. 1979, considered food forgery.
  • •The provincial governor of Samut Sakhon reported the inspection results, leading to the factory's operational suspension until it meets Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
  • •The Minister attached to the Prime Minister's Office stated that the Prime Minister prioritizes consumer protection and closely monitors the issue.
  • •The Minister instructed the Office of the Consumer Protection Board (CDCP) and provincial CDCP offices to inspect food and consumer goods factories nationwide to prevent similar incidents.
  • •On May 6, 2026, officials including the Secretary-General of the CDCP and the Secretary-General of the FDA inspected the factory in Muang District, Samut Sakhon.
  • •Public concern on social media arose regarding canned tuna ingredients, specifically the substitution of fish types for mackerel as declared on labels.

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Key Quotes

Supamas Isarabhakdi
"The Prime Minister prioritizes consumer protection, closely monitoring this matter. The actions by the Samut Sakhon Governor reflect integrated work between central and regional levels to ensure consumer fairness, sending a clear signal to other operators that the government will not tolerate consumer exploitation, while protecting consumers and providing opportunities for operators to improve."
นายกรัฐมนตรี ให้ความสำคัญกับการคุ้มครองสิทธิผู้บริโภค โดยติดตามเรื่องนี้อย่างใกล้ชิด ซึ่งการดำเนินการของผู้ว่าฯสมุทรสาคร สะท้อนถึงการบูรณาการทำงานร่วมกันระหว่างส่วนกลางและส่วนภูมิภาค เพื่อคืนความเป็นธรรมให้ผู้บริโภค และส่งสัญญาณชัดเจนถึงผู้ประกอบการรายอื่นว่ารัฐบาลจะไม่ปล่อยให้มีการเอาเปรียบผู้บริโภคเด็ดขาด และมุ่งคุ้มครองผู้บริโภคควบคู่ไปกับการให้โอกาสผู้ประกอบการในการแก้ไขปรับปรุง
Ronnarong Poolsapipat
"CDCP revamps PL Law to control unsafe products and seek compensation for damages."
สคบ. ยกเครื่องกฎหมาย PL Law คุมสินค้าไม่ปลอดภัย เรียกเงินชดเชยค่าเสียหาย

Key Entities

Organization

Canned Tuna Factory(โรงงานปลากระป๋อง)
A canned tuna manufacturing facility in Samut Sakhon ordered to halt operations.
Samut Sakhon Provincial Industry Office(อุตสาหกรรมจังหวัดสมุทรสาคร)
The provincial body that inspected the canned tuna factory and found its wastewater treatment system non-compliant.
Company(บริษัท)
The entity operating the canned tuna factory in Samut Sakhon that was ordered to cease operations.
Office of the Consumer Protection Board (CDCP)(สำนักงานคระกรรมการคุ้มครองผู้บริโภค (สคบ.))ℹ️
The government agency instructed to conduct nationwide inspections of food and consumer goods factories.
Provincial CDCP Offices(สคบ. จังหวัด)
Regional branches of the CDCP tasked with inspecting factories within their jurisdictions.
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)(คณะกรรมการอาหารและยา (อย.))ℹ️
The regulatory body whose Secretary-General participated in the inspection of the canned tuna factory.

Person

Supamas Isarabhakdi(น.ส.ศุภมาส อิศรภักดี)
Minister attached to the Prime Minister's Office who announced the factory closure and ordered nationwide inspections.
Am-Nat Charoensri(นายอำนาจ เจริญศรี)
Governor of Samut Sakhon who reported the inspection results leading to the factory's suspension.
Prime Minister(นายกรัฐมนตรี)
The head of government who prioritizes consumer protection and is closely monitoring the canned tuna factory issue.
Ms. Supamas Isarabhakdi(นางสาวศุภมาส อิศรภักดี)
Minister attached to the Prime Minister's Office who led a delegation to inspect the factory on May 6, 2026.
Pradermchai Boonchuea(นายประเดิมชัย บุญช่วยเหลือ)
Advisor to the Minister attached to the Prime Minister's Office, part of the inspection delegation.
Patcharin Sumsiripong(นางสาวพัชรินทร์ ซำศิริพงษ์)
Secretary to the Minister attached to the Prime Minister's Office, part of the inspection delegation.
Ronnarong Poolsapipat(นายรณรงค์ พูลพิพัฒน์)
Secretary-General of the Office of the Consumer Protection Board (CDCP) who was part of the inspection delegation.
Pharmacist Supatra Boonserm(เภสัชกรหญิงสุภัทรา บุญเสริม)
Secretary-General of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) who was part of the inspection delegation.

Law

Food Act B.E. 1979(พระราชบัญญัติอาหาร พ.ศ.1979)
The legislation under which the canned tuna factory's mislabeling of ingredients constitutes food forgery.

Place

Muang District, Samut Sakhon(อ.เมือง จ.สมุทรสาคร)
The location in Samut Sakhon province where the canned tuna factory was inspected.

Product

Mackerel(ปลาแมคเคอเรล)ℹ️
The type of fish officially declared on the label of the canned tuna, which was allegedly substituted.