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This report is a single point solution to study end-to-end regulations imposed on Food and Beverages in South Korea. Koreans are increasingly developing a heightened awareness and interest in health; premium food markets are emerging which in-turn is fuelling growth in the food industry.

The objective of this report is to provide precise information on the Regulatory landscape of South Korea, so as to enable a Regulatory go-to-market strategy and ensure compliance.

Summary
  • Provides the definition to understand which products fall under food category;
  • Details the import regulations and custom clearance requirements for the food products to be imported in to South Korea;
  • Highlights the process of obtaining import permit through flow chart;
  • Enables to understand about the minute points like qualification of the importer, local agent requirements etc;
  • Details the information of quality, safety and warehousing;
  • Lists the ingredients which is crucial to check the components of the products without getting the product being rejected by the regulating authority;
  • Includes the information of new ingredient registration process in South Korea
  • Precise details on required documentation, fee and timeline for ingredient registration
  • Provides information on labeling, nutritional labeling, advertising and claims of food products.
  • Provides the permissible limits of contaminants like heavy metals, pesticides, radioactive substances etc.
Table of Contents
  1. LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS
  2. GOVERNING BODY
  3. DEFINITION
  4. PRODUCT REGISTRATION
    1. Product Registration
  5. IMPORT PERMIT
    1. Process of Import Permit

      1. Prior to Import
      2. Customs Clearance
      3. After Import
    2. Documents Required for Customs Clearance
    3. Customs Tariff and Timeline
  6. LOCAL AGENT REQUIREMENTS
    1. Qualifications of an Importer/ Distributor
    2. Responsibilities of an Importer/ Distributor
  7. INGREDIENTS
    1. New Ingredient Registration

      1. Process
      2. Documents Required
      3. Fees
      4. Timeline
  8. CONTAMINANTS CONTROL
    1. Limits for Mycotoxins

      1. Aflatoxins (sum of B1, B2, G1 and G2)
      2. Aflatoxin M1
      3. Patulin
      4. Fumonisin
      5. Ochratoxin A
      6. Deoxynivalenol
      7. Zearalenone
    2. Limits for Melamine
    3. Limits for Radioactive Substances
    4. Limits for Pesticides
    5. Limits for Heavy Metals
  9. LABELING
    1. Key Functions of Food Labeling
    2. Food Equipment Categorization and Labeling System
    3. Foods for Allergen Labeling and Labeling Method
    4. Nutrition Labeling
      1. Nutrition labeling for Processed Foods
      2. Nutrition Labeling for Children's Favorite Foods
      3. Voluntary Nutrition Labeling of Foods for Restaurants and Food Services
  10. QUALITY AND SAFETY
  11. ADVERTISING AND CLAIMS
  12. WAREHOUSING
    1. Designated Bonded Areas

      1. Designated Storage Places
      2. Customs inspection places
    2. Licensed Bonded Areas
    3. General Bonded Areas
    4. Licensing of Warehouse
  13. REFERENCES
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