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Health Functional Food Code (MFDS No. 2026-32)
Local Title:
「건강기능식품의 기준 및 규격」 고시전문(고시 제2026-32호 2026.4.13. 반영)
Country/Region:
South Korea
Competent Authority:
Ministry of Food and Drug Safety
Type:
Standard
Status:
Invalid
Release Date:
2026-04-13
Implementation Date:
2026-04-13
Applicable Scope:
Health food
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Official Health Functional Food Code (MFDS No. 2026-32)
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Summary

Health Functional Food Code is to stipulate the manufacturing requirements, specifications, and test methods for health functional foods and ingredients to ensure their safety and quality control.

The Code shall enter into force on the date of its announcement. However, the revised provisions of Chapter 3. 2. 2-49 and Chapter  4. 3. 3-82 are scheduled to take effect on January 1, 2027. Refer to ChemLinked News for detailed revisions.

Contents

Chapter 1. General Provisions

Chapter 2. General Standards and Specifications

Chapter 3. Item-specific Standards and Specifications

  • Nutrients

  • Functional raw materials

  • Annexed tables

Chapter 4. Test Method

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