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Korean government to provide 617 billion Won to support agri-food exports

The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, Fisheries and Food said that it will hold an "agri-food export support seminar" on January 21st. The government will provide 617 billion won to support agri-food exports and provide export information to do

Jan 23, 2025

South Korea revised Liquor Tax Law

On December 31, 2024, the National Legal Information Center (NLIC) of Korea issued Law No. 20618 amending the Liquor Tax Act.

Jan 14, 2025

South Korea opens public comments on safety review of GM rapeseed NS-B50027-4

On December 11, Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) of the Republic of Korea released a news release stating that the MFDS seeks the public's opinion on the report on the results of the safety review of genetically modified (GM) oilseed rape NS-B

Dec 12, 2024

South Korea opens public comments on safety review of GM oilseed rape MS8/RF3

On December 3, the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) of the Republic of Korea released a news release stating that the MFDS seeks the public's opinion on the report of the safety review results of genetically modified (GM) oilseed rape MS8/RF3,

Dec 03, 2024

South Korea amends Customs Act to exempt some vegetables from import tariffs

On October 28, 2024, the National Legal Information Center of Korea (NLIC) issued a regulation amending the application of quota tariffs under Article 71 of the Customs Act, effective October 29, 2024, which allows the imposition of quota tariffs at a tar

Oct 31, 2024

Korea issued import inspection instructions for food appliances used by infants and young children

On October 15, the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) of the Republic of Korea issued import inspection instructions for food utensils for infants and young children.

Oct 15, 2024

South Korea will import cabbage from China to ensure supply and price stabilization

High temperature and hot summer and dry weather led to a surge in cabbage prices, the South Korean government decided to import from China, and encourage distributors to put goods in advance to ensure that cabbage prices are stable.

Sep 26, 2024

South Korea issued import inspection instructions for agricultural products and its processed products

On August 8, the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) of the Republic of Korea issued an import inspection directive for agricultural products and their processed products.

Aug 13, 2024

South Korea strengthens checks on filling matters in some alcohol import declaration forms

On June 20, the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) of the Republic of Korea issued a news release stating that according to the "Labeling Standards for Food Products, etc." in Korea, alcoholic beverages other than liquor, medicinal liquor,

Jun 28, 2024

Korean government introduced measures to curb rising fruit prices

According to South Korea's World Journal reported on 19 February, according to the South Korea's Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs and the Korea Agro-FisheriesFood Trade Corporation, taking 16 February as a benchmark, the average pri

Feb 26, 2024

South Korea relaxed administrative penalties for serving alcohol to teenagers

On February 23, the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) of the Republic of Korea issued Notice No. 2024-91, proposing to revise part of the Implementation Rules of the Food Hygiene Law.

Feb 23, 2024

South Korea issued import inspection instructions for carrots made in China for methylpiperidine

On 19 February, the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) of the Republic of Korea issued an import inspection instruction for carrots from China.

Feb 19, 2024

South Korea set new voluntary emphasis on the content of sugar in beverages for children

On December 15, the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) issued Notice No. 2023-77, amending part of the "Nutrition Content of Children's favorite Foods and other foods containing high Caffeine labeling Standards and Methods".

Dec 19, 2023

South Korea banned the import of betel nut

On December 4, 2023, the Ministry of Food and Drug of Korea (MFDS) issued a notice that in view of the detection of highly toxic pesticides in betel nut imported from Taiwan, China on December 2, and in view of the reported possibility of causing oral can

Dec 06, 2023

Statistics: The consumption of whisky and wine by South Koreans this year has gone up and down respectively

According to a set of statistics released by the Korea Customs Service (Customs) on the 23rd, Korean whiskey consumption increased this year, while wine consumption declined for two consecutive years.

Nov 24, 2023

South Korea issued tougher inspection requirements for imported champagne labels declaring whether it has added sugar

On November 13, 2023, the Ministry of Food and Drug of Korea (MFDS) issued strengthened inspection requirements on whether the label of imported champagne is declared to have added sugar, which will be implemented from the date of release.

Nov 17, 2023

South Korea is recalling avocados from Peru that contain excessive agricultural residue

On April 26, the South Korean Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) ordered a company to stop selling and recall avocado with excessive amounts of chlorfenapyr from Peruvian company ANAY FRUITS SAC.

Apr 28, 2023

South Korea revises import and export beer and liquor tax rates

On December 31, 2022, the Korean Ministry of Economy and Finance（MOEF） revised the "Liquor Tax Law" to adjust the tax rates for imported and exported beer and liquor.

Jan 18, 2023

South Korea issued a draft for comments on the revision of part of the Standards, Specifications and Labeling Standards for Drinking Spring Water

On November 16, the Ministry of Environment of the Republic of Korea issued Notice No. 2022-642, proposing to revise part of the Standards, Specifications and Labeling Standards for Drinking Spring Water, etc. The main contents are as follows:1. Remove th

Dec 07, 2022

South Korea issued import inspection instructions for strawberries and strawberry simply processed products

On October 5, the Korean Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) issued import inspection instructions for strawberries and strawberry simply processed products. Inspection objects: strawberries as agricultural products and simplyprocessedproducts (drying

Oct 09, 2022

South Korean National Assembly member proposed a draft Law on Food for Medical Purpose

According to South Korean media reports: On July 19, in order to systematize the management of medical food for patients who need special dietary therapy, South Korean National Assembly member proposed the draft of the medical food related law.The Nationa

Jul 21, 2022

South Korea issued inspection instructions for solid tea imports

South Korea's Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) issued a directive on the import inspection of solid tea on April 20. Target countries: All countriesInspection object: solid tea (only for products containing 100% of a single raw material)Inspec

Apr 22, 2022

South Korea publishes hazard assessment of pesticides used in imported agricultural products

On April 14, the Food and Drug Safety Assessment Institute of the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) of South Korea has released a report on the daily intake of pesticides that sets the Acceptable Daily Intake* (ADI) for two types of pesticides used

Apr 15, 2022

South Korea and China signed agreement for importing kimchi HACCP

On September 27, the Korean Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) signed a agreement with the State Administration of Market Regulation of China (SAMR) on September 27 to implement the food safety management certification standards for imported kimchi (

Sep 30, 2021

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