On April 20, the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) of South Korea issued Announcement No. 2021-168, which intends to amend part of the "Health Functional Food Code". The main contents are as follows:

1. In accordance with the revision of the nutritional intake standards for Koreans, the relevant content of the "Health Functional Food Code" is revised.

2. Modify the conversion factor and daily intake unit of vitamin A.

3. Clearly stipulate the scope of application of grease specifications containing EPA and DHA.

4. Change the scientific name of the probiotic raw materials, etc.

The above comments will be collected until June 20, 2021.

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