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Harbin Brewery controversies

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

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  1. 2024

    DON detected in Hong Kong beer test sparks quality discussion, but sample not deemed non-compliant

    In April 2024, a test by the Hong Kong Consumer Council detected DON at 26 micrograms per kilogram in a sample of Harbin Maidao beer, sparking public reaction. China News Service's Jingwei reported that the Consumer Council did not deem it a non-compliant sample and that the relevant intake estimate remained within safe levels; the manufacturer said it complied with mainland regulations. This entry does not equate detection with illegal excess or inevitable poisoning after consumption.