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Guideline for Sodium and Sugar Reduction Labeling
Local Title:
나트륨.당류 저감 표시기준 가이드라인
Country/Region:
South Korea
Competent Authority:
Ministry of Food and Drug Safety
Type:
Guideline
Status:
Invalid
Release Date:
2022-06-27
Implementation Date:
2022-06-27
Applicable Scope:
Ready-to-Eat/Convenience Foods; Meal kit/ Home Meal Replacement (HMR)
Document
Language Source Title Access
KO
Official Guideline for Sodium and Sugar Reduction Labeling
Guideline for Sodium and Sugar Reduction Labeling
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Summary

This Guideline aims to help enterprises correctly claim the "Sugar/Sodium Reduction Label" on products. It contains the following contents:

  1. General Provision

    Purpose

    What is Standard of Sugar and Sodium Reduction Label?

    Definition of Terminologies

  2. Nutrients Labeling Method

    Objects of Sugar and Sodium Reduction Label

    Labeling Methods in Different Steps

    Q&A

  3. References

    Standard of Sugar and Sodium Reduction Label

    Administrative Penalties for Non-compliant Labels

History
2025-12-09
In force
Release Date: 2025-12-09
Implementation Date : 2025-12
2022-06-27
Guideline for Sodium and Sugar Reduction Labeling
Invalid
Release Date: 2022-06-27
Implementation Date : 2022-06-27
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