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South Korean pork price rises as stocks being tight

Pork stocks are tight in South Korea leading to high price, according to Agribusiness Asia. A heatwave and African swine fever have led to a decline in farm inventories, and Rabobank forecasts a 1.5-2% year-on-year decline in pork production in the second

Nov 08, 2024

South Africa proposed to amend the classification, packaging and labeling rules of meat products

On October 11, 2024, South Africa announced that it intends to amend the classification and packaging and labeling provisions of meat products under the Agricultural Standards Act, with a feedback period of 60 days.

Oct 16, 2024

South Korea plans to develop specific procedures for import health assessment of animal-origin food

On December 21, the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) issued a draft revision of the "Implementation Rules of the Special Law on Import Food Safety Management".

Dec 21, 2023

South Korea released the first precision inspection project for imported livestock products in 2023

On December 30, 2022, the Korean Ministry of Food and Drugs (MFDS) released the first precision inspection project for imported livestock products in 2023. The products involved mainly include ice fruits, edible oils and fats, special foods, processed mea

Jan 19, 2023

South Korea issued 2023 standards for imported livestock products and other requirements

On December 30, 2022, the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) of South Korea released the standards, specifications, and inspection requirements for imported livestock products in 2023.

Jan 18, 2023

South Korea released the consultation draft for partial revision of the Regulations on the Declaration and Inspection of Imported Livestock Products

On December 12, the Korean Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) issued Announcement No. 2022-558, intending to revise part of the "Regulations on the Declaration and Inspection of Imported Livestock Products".

Dec 14, 2022

South Korea strengthens safety management of imported livestock products

On December 17, the South Korean Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) announced that from next year, MFDS will require importers of processed animal products* to submit the export health certificate agreed by the government of the exporting country and

Dec 21, 2021

South Korea revised "Allowed Countries (Regions) and Hygienic Conditions for Imports of Livestock Products"

On September 10, the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) of South Korea issued Announcement No. 2021-443, intending to amend part of the Allowed Countries (Regions) and Hygienic Conditions for Imports of Livestock Products, the main contents of which

Sep 10, 2021

Korean electronic health certificate for animal products will be applied to "Australian meat"

On August 27, Korean Food and Drug Safety Department (MFDS) issued that: To improve livestock import declaration process, the provision: animal products when imported into Korea, may submit the original export health certificate* change to electronic heal

Aug 30, 2021

South Korea Issues Partial Amendments to the "Regulations on the Inspection of Residual Substances in Edible Meat"

On July 6, the Korean Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) issued Announcement No. 2021-59 to amend part of the Regulations on the Inspection of Residual Substances in Edible Meat. The main contents are as follows:1. Change the terminology related to t

Jul 08, 2021