This act is applicable to all kinds of food in South Korea. This act includes the definitions and terminology, relationship to other statutes, labeling standards, advertising standards, prohibition of false labeling or advertising, substantiation of claims in labeling or advertising, voluntary review of labeling or advertising, advice on labeling or advertising policies, suspension, penalty and etc.
Law Hierarchy
Main Act: Act on Labeling and Advertising of Foods
Enforcement decree: Enforcement Decree of Act on Labeling and Advertising of Foods
Enforcement rule: Enforcement Rule of Act on Labeling and Advertising of Foods
Subordinate regulations: Health Functional Food Labeling Standard; Food Labeling Standard