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South Korea to revise the composition specifications of food additives such as xanthan gum

On November 21, the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) of the Republic of Korea issued Notice No. 2024-531, proposing to amend part of the Food Additives Code, which mainly reads as follows:

Nov 22, 2024

South Korea set new standards for the use of six food additives in fruit wine, including sulfur dioxide

On October 2, the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) of the Republic of Korea issued Notice No. 2024-56, amending part of the Food Additives Code, which reads as follows:

Oct 08, 2024

South Korea plans to revise product standards for infant formula foods

On August 26, the Republic of Korea issued Notice No. 2024-395, which proposes to amend part of the Codex Alimentarius, the main amendments are as follows:

Aug 26, 2024

South Korea allows the import of New Zealand dairy products

On July 15, Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) of the Republic of Korea issued Announcement No. 2024-338, which intends to amend part of the "Countries (Regions) Allowed to Import Livestock Products or Animal Foods and Import Sanitary Conditions

Jul 17, 2024

South Korea issued import inspection instructions for food additive heme iron

On July 10, the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) of the Republic of Korea issued an import inspection directive for the food additive heme iron.

Jul 11, 2024

South Korea proposed to set a new standard for the use of six food additives such as sulfur dioxide in fruit wine

On June 26, the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) of the Republic of Korea issued Notice No. 2024-308, proposing to amend part of the Food Additives Code.

Jun 26, 2024

Korea modified printing standards for appliances and container packaging and other direct food contact surfaces

On June 21, the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) of the Republic of Korea issued Notice No. 2024-29, revising part of the "Standards and Specifications for Appliances and Container Packaging".

Jun 24, 2024

South Korea plans to increase formula exports to China

On 19 January 2024, the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) of the Republic of Korea (MFDS) announced plans to increase exports of powdered formula to China.

Jan 24, 2024

South Korea issued import inspection instructions for carrageenan made in China

On 22 December, Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) of the Republic of Korea issued a directive to inspect the import of carrageenan from China.

Dec 26, 2023

South Korea issued detection methods and limits for tritium in foods

On 20 December, the Ministry of Food and Drugs (MFDS) of South Korea released the method for the detection of tritium in food and the limit of tritium in food.

Dec 25, 2023

South Korea intends to revise the use standards of 30 food additives including copper chlorophyll

On January 30, the Korean Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) issued Announcement No. 2023-38, intending to amend part of the "Food Additives Code".

Jan 30, 2023

South Korea has urged the Ministry of Environment to set standards for the safety of hazardous substances in PET bottles for drinking water

On September 15, according to the Korean media, South Korea urged the Ministry of Environment to come up with countermeasures as drinking water plastic bottles may produce harmful substances after long-term exposure to high summer temperatures and direct

Sep 16, 2022

South Korea will restrict the use of disposable paper cups, plastic straws and stir sticks in restaurants

South Korea will restrict the use of disposable paper cups, disposable plastic straws and stirring sticks by catering companies and collective restaurants from November 24, according to South Korean media on August 22.The Ministry of Environment (MOE) pla

Aug 26, 2022

South Korea issued a partial revision of the Food Additives Codex to revise the standards for the use of additives in food for infants and young children

On August 10, the Korean Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) issued Notice No. 2022-55 to revise part of the Food Additives Codex. The main contents are as follows:1. To set a new standard for the use of Hydroxypropylmethyl Cellulose Phthalate for the

Aug 12, 2022

South Korea plans to revise the “Codex of Food Additives” on nicotinic acid

The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) of the Republic of Korea issued announcementNo. 2022-172 on April 13 to revise part of the Codexof Food Additives.

Apr 13, 2022

South Korea plans to revise the “Codex of Food Additives” on infant food

The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) of the Republic of Korea issued announcementNo. 2022-172 on April 13 to revise part of the Codexof Food Additives. Some main points are as follows:1.New standa

Apr 13, 2022

South Korea revise the classification of cheeses

On February 21, the Korean Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) issued Notice No. 2022-16, revising some of the contents of the Codex Alimentarius. The main contents are as follows:1. Modify the food classification of cheese.2. Add the fatty acid speci

Feb 23, 2022

South Korea issued partial amendments to the "Food Additives Code" to amend the standards for the use of 16 additives such as sodium metabisulfite

On November 19, the Korean Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) issued Announcement No. 2021-94, amending some of the contents of the Food Additives Code. The main contents are as follows:1. In order to clarify the difference between mixed preparations

Nov 23, 2021

South Korea releases partial amendments to the Food Additives Code

On July 1, the Korean Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) issued Announcement No. 2021-57, amending some of the contents of the Food Additives Code. The main contents are as follows:1. Improve the fragrance management system to make it in line with in

Jul 05, 2021

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