Wei Ying-chung, a former chairman of an oil company at the center of a food safety scandal last year, has been found not guilty. The Changhua District Court announced the verdict Friday.
Wei was indicted last October after his Ting Hsin Oil and Fat Industrial Co. was found to have sold lard mixed with oil intended for use as animal feed. The used of animal-grade feed in products meant for human consumption shook public confidence in food safety.
Despite the not guilty verdict, there is still the possibility that the court’s decision will be appealed.