Roskachestvo Finds Label Violations in 7 Noodle Brands
Roskachestvo found discrepancies in protein, fat, and carbohydrate content in seven instant noodle brands, including 'Doshirak' and 'Chan Ramen,' with five brands failing both mandatory and enhanced standards. The findings prompted warnings for importers and initiated internal reviews.
Consensus
- Roskachestvo tested 20 instant noodle brands and found discrepancies between declared and actual protein, fat, and carbohydrate (PFC) values in seven of them.
- The brands 'Doshirak,' 'Chan Ramen,' 'Doshirak Kvesti,' JML, Nissin, SamYang, and Naruto were among those with non-compliant PFC values.
- Five brands—'Vau Chou,' 'Krasnaya Tsena,' 'Moya Tsena,' 'Pervym Delom,' and 'Petr'—met mandatory standards but failed to meet Roskachestvo's enhanced requirements.
- Brands 'Anakoma,' 'Business Lanch,' 'Business Menu,' 'Big Lanch,' 'BigBon,' 'Domsima,' 'Kazhdy Den,' and 'Rollton' met mandatory standards but did not meet enhanced requirements.
- 10 noodle brands had trace pesticide levels, which do not violate regulations but disqualify them from the Roskachestvo quality mark.
- 10 products had moisture levels exceeding recommendations, one had excess crumb, and one failed on ash content requirements.
- No dangerous bacteria, antibiotics, or mycotoxin violations were found compared to 2019, indicating improved microbiological safety.
- DNA of chicken was confirmed in all 14 products where chicken was claimed as an ingredient.
- Information from the inspection was sent to control and oversight bodies.
- Warnings were issued to importers of SamYang, Nissin, JML, and Naruto.
- Retailer 'Lenta' initiated checks on its batches.
- Producers of 'Doshirak Koya' and importer Naruto reported adjustments to labeling and technical specifications.
Points of divergence
- The shipment of South Korean noodles to Russia in the first quarter of 2026 increased more than twofold, with exports totaling $15.5 million, primarily instant noodles, with a small share of rice noodles. — vm
- The Roskachestvo inspection of burgers from 20 fast-food restaurants and chains found seven brands failed, with five containing E. coli; 10 products had chicken DNA despite no chicken listed in ingredients. The Federal Service for Supervision of Consumer Rights Protection (Rospotrebnadzor) later claimed inspection errors, preventing administrative liability, but Roskachestvo disputed this, stating it contradicted both normative logic and official actions. — vedomosti
Coverage (2 sources)
- Roskachestvo found violations in "Doshirak," "Chan Ramen" and five other brands of noodles — Вечерняя Москва
- Roskachestvo identified non-compliance in "Doshirak" — Ведомости