Controversy has arisen after claiming that cosmetics made with honey from Fukushima, Japan, which is feared of radioactive contamination, are being sold at large shopping malls in Korea.



On the 23rd, the Japanese Yomiuri Shimbun reported that "radioactive cesium in honey produced by a beekeeping association in Fukushima Prefecture exceeded the standard."



According to Japanese domestic standards, it should not exceed 100 becquerels per kg of honey, but it was reported that 130-160 becquerels of cesium were detected.



It is said that the area where honey was produced is only 12.7km away from the Fukushima accident nuclear power plant. However, a domestic civic group is concerned that cosmetics made with Fukushima honey are sold in large shopping malls in Korea, but it is impossible to confirm the honey produced in Fukushima. indicated.



The product description only says 'honey from Fukushima', but the group said that many processed products in Japan are imported and sold without or without specific raw material production sites. He pointed out that standards should be established.