“Sinograin launches in-depth investigation after reports of tanker trucks transporting both food and chemical liquids raised concerns” 7 July 2024

According to a news report by The Beijing News on Tuesday, a tanker driver revealed the "open secret" in tanker industry of mixed transportation of food and chemical liquids carried on the same vehicles, without cleaning in between cargos.

Many domestic cargo tanker trucks are not fixed to certain liquids, transporting both edible liquids including syrup and soybean oil, as well as chemicals including coal oil...In order to save costs, many operators do not clean the tanks, and edible oil producers do not check the tanks according to regulations, resulting in chemical residue and contamination of edible oil...[The companies involved include Huifu Grain and Oil Group and Sinograin Oils and Fats (Tianjin) Co., Ltd. ]

According to a statement issued by Sinograin on its official WeiBo account on Saturday, all affiliated companies are required to rigorously check whether the transportation tools entering and leaving their warehouses meet the requirements. Additionally, they are required to examine whether the carriers' transportation tools are in compliance with food safety regulations, and whether the operation meets the relevant standards...

According to Sinograin's statement, carriers and vehicles found to have violated regulations will face immediate termination of cooperation and will be blacklisted. In cases of major problems, Sinograin will take the initiative to report them to the relevant supervisory authorities. Companies and employees directly under Sinograin jurisdiction will be punished promptly and strictly if they are found to have violated operating procedures and work regulations.