South Korea Amends the Food Code to Update Ingredient Classification and Pesticide MRLs

Mar 18, 2026

Rita Bao

The amendment primarily focuses on modifying plant-based ingredient classifications, revising frozen food preservation standards, updating pesticide MRLs, and establishing new food testing methods.

On March 16, 2026, the South Korea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) released Notice No. 2026-21, announcing a partial amendment to the Food Code. This amendment enters into effect immediately upon promulgation on March 16, 2026. Products that were already manufactured, processed, sold, or imported and are currently undergoing inspection at the time of enforcement will be subject to the previous regulations.

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