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Food Additive Code (MFDS Notice No. 2026-50)
Local Title:
식품첨가물의 기준 및 규격
Country/Region:
South Korea
Competent Authority:
Ministry of Food and Drug Safety
Type:
Standard
Status:
To be enforced
Release Date:
2026-07-13
Implementation Date:
2028-01-01
Applicable Scope:
Food additive
Document
Language Source Title Access
KO
Official Food Additive Code (MFDS Notice No. 2026-50)
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Summary

South Korea Food Additive Code is to regulate the standards of food additives under Food Sanitation Act. It establishes the standards, specifications, and requirements for the use of food additives to ensure food safety and quality in South Korea.

Contents:

Chapter 1 General Provisions

Chapter 2 General Standard and Specifications

Chapter 3 Usage Standards by Item

Chapter 4 Composition and Specifications by Item

Chapter 5 General Testing Methods

Chapter 6 Reagents, Test Solutions, etc

Chapter 7 Period for Review

Appendices

List of Substances Permitted for Use in Flavorings

List of Ingredients Permitted for Use in Sterilizers and Disinfectants for Utensils, Containers, and Equipment

Requirements for Applications to Establish Standards and Specifications for Food Additives and to Revise Their Usage Standards

Provisions on the Recognition of Food Additives as Being of Natural Origin

Specifications for Substances Used in the Manufacture of Food Additives

List of Items Subject to Cancellation of Designation

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Food Additive Code (MFDS Notice No. 2026-50)
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