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Food Labeling Standard (MFDS Notice No. 2026-37)
Local Title:
식품등의 표시기준
Country/Region:
South Korea
Competent Authority:
Ministry of Food and Drug Safety
Type:
Standard
Status:
To be enforced
Release Date:
2026-05-12
Implementation Date:
2028-01-01
Applicable Scope:
Aquatic & aquatic products; Bakery food; Beverage; Candy products; Condiment; Egg & egg products; Food additive; Food for special dietary uses; Frozen drinks; Fruits & vegetables; Grain & grain products; Infant formula food; Meat & meat products; Milk & milk products; Oil & oil products; Others; Ready-to-Eat/Convenience Foods; Agricultural products
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Official Food Labeling Standard (MFDS Notice No. 2026-37)
Food Labeling Standard (MFDS Notice No. 2026-37)
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Summary

This standard aims to provide necessary labeling standards for food and food additives in South Korea, in order to provide consumers with accurate information and to ensure fair trade practices.

Contents

Chapter 1 General Provisions

Chapter 2 Common Labeling Standards

Chapter 3 Individual Labeling Standards for Different Food Categories

Appendices

Key updates can be found in ChemLinked News. The regulation is scheduled to take effect on January 1, 2028, except for the change of additive name from "Maltitol syrup" to "Maltitol liquid" in the Appendix 5 Food Additives That Must Be Labeled with Their Full Name or an Abbreviated Name.

History
2026-05-12
Food Labeling Standard (MFDS Notice No. 2026-37)
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