Following the recent import alert by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that prompted panic buying of beloved Filipino condiments like Mang Tomas lechon sauce, Jufran, and UFC banana ketchup, NutriAsia has taken action to address the regulatory issues and resume shipments.
Wally Panganiban, Corporate Affairs Manager of NutriAsia, issued a reassuring statement through The Global Filipino Magazine, confirming that the company has successfully reformulated its products to meet the new U.S. FDA requirements. “Mang Tomas Lechon Sauce as well as Jufran and UFC Sauces have been reformulated in compliance with new requirements of the US FDA and have resumed shipment into the United States,” Panganiban stated.
NutriAsia, known for its commitment to exporting high-quality Filipino products worldwide, has emphasized that they adapt swiftly to regulatory changes across different markets. “We are NutriAsia, the manufacturer of Mang Tomas, UFC, and Jufran sauces. We proudly export our products all over the world and ensure our products are 100% compliant with regulatory requirements, which may differ from country to country, and which may change at any time,” Panganiban noted.
He elaborated on the regulatory context that sparked the recent concerns, pointing out that the issue with Potassium Iodate is regulatory rather than related to product safety. “In the Philippines, food products are legally required to use Potassium Iodate while the US FDA just very recently announced new requirements around this ingredient. As such, the discussion around Potassium Iodate today is not a safety issue but rather a regulatory requirement which varies by country,” Panganiban explained.
NutriAsia’s statement assures Filipino consumers in the U.S. that their favorite sauces are now back on the shelves and safe to enjoy. “Our consumers can look forward to again enjoying the same great tasting NutriAsia products such as their favorite Mang Tomas, UFC, and Jufran,” Panganiban affirmed, emphasizing the company’s dedication to consumer safety and compliance with regulatory standards.
