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Health Functional Food Code (MFDS No. 2026-43)
Local Title:
건강기능식품의 기준 및 규격
Country/Region:
South Korea
Competent Authority:
Ministry of Food and Drug Safety
Type:
Standard
Status:
In force
Release Date:
2026-06-11
Implementation Date:
2026-06-11
Applicable Scope:
Health food
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Official Health Functional Food Code (MFDS No. 2026-43)
Health Functional Food Code (MFDS No. 2026-43)
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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 regulation is effective upon promulgation, except for specific provisions which are scheduled to take effect on January 1, 2027. ( specified in the regulation)

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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