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EMART controversies

Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.

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  1. 2008

    Inconsistent meat-origin labeling

    An inspection at Emart's Namyangju branch found a package that displayed the United States as the country of origin on its main label while also carrying Australia-related origin marking near the barcode. The branch was restricted by the relevant agricultural-quality authority.

  2. 2007

    Excess pesticide in private-label green tea

    South Korean food authorities reported chlorfenapyr above the permitted standard in Emart's first water-powder green-tea product sold under its own brand.