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South Korea Consults on the Amendments to Food Code

Jul 13, 2020
Lorraine Li
MFDS disclosed two drafts of the Food Code on June 29.

The requirements on CBD used in food are clarified. 

Home Meal Replacement and Food for Special Medical Purpose are specified as new food categories. 

The viscosity of food for the elderly is drafted.

 On June 29, 2020, MFDS released two drafts to the Food Code by Notice No. 2020-264 [1] and Notice No. 2020-265 [2]. The consultation periods are both set to end on July 20. The main contents are:　

1. The Provision of CBD (Notice No. 2020-265)

CBD (cannabidiol) is a natural compound found in cannabis genus plants. [3] It is not psychoactive and causes few side effects.

The present regulation on cannabis in Food Code [4] only applicable to THC, a psychoactive compound in cannabis. This draft involved the standard of CBD. The details are specified as below.

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