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Guideline on Nutrition Labels

Local Title
한 눈에 보는 영양표시 가이드라인
Country/Region
South Korea
Competent Authority
Ministry of Food and Drug Safety
Type
Guideline
Status
In force
Release Date
2023-03-03
Implementation Date
2023-03-03

This guideline is to help enterprises have a better understanding of South Korean "Nutrition Labels" requirements and label their products properly. In South Korea, nutrion label are mandatory for most packaged foods.  

Notably, imported foods which are to be sold in South Korea shall comply with the labeling requirements specified in the Food Labeling Act and Food Labeling Standards. The contents in this guideline also applies to nutrition label. 

Contents

1. General Introduction 

  • Purpose

  • Introduction to Requirements of Nutrition Labels

  • Terminology

2. Labeling Methods

  • Guide to Label Nutrition Labels

  • 10-Step Solution 

  • Administrative Disposition on Inappropriate Labels

3. Attached Materials

  • Examples of Nutrition Label 

  • Recommended Daily Nutrient Intake

  • Standards of Nutrient Intake for Koreans

  • Recommended Single Dosage of Nutrient Intake

  • Designated Test Institutions

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