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Act on Origin Labeling of Agricultural and Fishery Products
Local Title:
농수산물의 원산지 표시에 관한 법률 ( 약칭: 원산지표시법 )
Country/Region:
South Korea
Competent Authority:
Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
Type:
Regulation
Status:
In force
Release Date:
2020-05-26
Implementation Date:
2020-05-26
Applicable Scope:
Aquatic & aquatic products; Fruits & vegetables; Grain & grain products
Document
Language Source Title Access
KO
Official Act on Origin Labeling of Agricultural and Fishery Products
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Summary

This act is applicable to all kinds of agricultural and fishery products in Korea. It includes general provisions including the information of terminology and definition, country of origin labeling, supplementary provisions, penalty provisions, etc.

Law Hierarchy

  • Main Act: Act on Origin Labeling of Agricultural and Fishery Products

  • Enforcement decree: Enforcement Decree of the Act on Origin Labeling of Agricultural and Fishery Products

  • Enforcement rule: Enforcement Rule of Act on Origin Labeling of Agricultural and Fishery Products

  • Subordinate regulation: Guideline for Indications of Place of Origin for Agricultural and Fishery Products

History
2020-05-26
Act on Origin Labeling of Agricultural and Fishery Products
In force
Release Date: 2020-05-26
Implementation Date : 2020-05-26
2018-12-31
Invalid
Release Date: 2018-12-31
Implementation Date : 2019-07-01
2016-12-02
Invalid
Release Date: 2016-12-02
Implementation Date : 2017-06-03
2014-06-03
Invalid
Release Date: 2014-06-03
Implementation Date : 2015-06-04