Fukushima Nuclear Wastewater Fears Trigger Panic Buying of Salt

Japan's decision to discharge the wastewater from its crippled Fukushima nuclear power plant into the sea has received global attention and reports are mounting of people concerned about whether their beloved salt will be affected.

After online stories emerged of panic buying of large quantities of salt in coastal cities in China, reporters contacted industry officials for comment.

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The Guangdong Salt Industry Group Shenzhen Co., Ltd. was contacted for comments yesterday by reporters from the Shenzhen Special Zone Newspaper.

According to data currently obtained by the company, the sales of salt in the Shenzhen market has not experienced major fluctuations recently. The overall sales situation is normal. The supply of salt in the salt market is stable, and citizens can buy the salt they need at any time.

They were also asked to respond to citizens' concerns about the safety of table salt.

The Shenzhen Salt Industry urges citizens not to panic too much. The national salt production has strict standards. The salt purchased through formal channels on the market meets the national uniform safety standards. Moreover, there are many types of table salt in the country. In addition to sea salt, there is also lake salt, mineral salt and other varieties on the Shenzhen market. Citizens can have a diversified choice according to their needs.

Source: 日本核废水排海引发食盐抢购？深圳盐业提醒市民......

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