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Guidelines on the Registration and Management of Nutritional Information for Health Functional Food Item Manufacturing Notification
Local Title:
건강기능식품 품목제조신고 영양성분 정보 등록·관리 요령
Country/Region:
South Korea
Competent Authority:
Ministry of Food and Drug Safety
Type:
Guideline
Status:
In force
Release Date:
2026-06-05
Implementation Date:
2026-06-02
Applicable Scope:
Health food
Document
Language Source Title Access
KO
Official Guidelines on the Registration and Management of Nutritional Information for Health Functional Food Item Manufacturing Notification
Guidelines on the Registration and Management of Nutritional Information for Health Functional Food Item Manufacturing Notification
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Summary

This guideline provides instructions for business operators on how to register nutritional information when submitting item manufacturing notification for health functional foods, a mandatory requirement from June 2, 2026. The required nutritional information includes calories, sodium, carbohydrates, sugars, fat, protein, and any other substance for which a nutritional or health claim is made. An exception is made for sugars, which are not required for products in capsule, tablet, pill, or powder form.

Contents

  1. Overview of Nutritional Information Registration

  2. Registration of Nutritional Information

[Reference]

  1. Health Functional Food Product Manufacturing Report Form

  2. Guide to the Product Manufacturing Report Input Screen on Food Safety Korea

  3. Foods Subject to Nutrition Labeling

  4. Types and Units of Nutrients

[Q&A]

User Guide