On November 17, 2025, South Korea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety announced proposed amendments to the Enforcement Rule of the Special Act on Imported Food Safety Control. Stakeholders may submit comments by December 29, 2025.
Expanded acceptance of electronic certificates for import declaration Eased conditional acceptance of import declaration for products with minor labeling violations Advertising notice required for online purchase agents to guide consumers to MFDS safety info Relaxed business burden for importers by allowing shared business locations with facility use agreement
On November 17, 2025, South Korea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety announced proposed amendments to the Enforcement Rule of the Special Act on Imported Food Safety Control. Stakeholders may submit comments by December 29, 2025.
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China's overseas food manufacturer registration, commonly referred to as GACC/CIFER registration, has been in force since 2022 and applies to all foreign food manufacturers exporting to China. The system requires eligible producers to obtain registration prior to export, ensuring compliance with China's food safety and regulatory standards.
A new regulatory framework is set to take effect on June 1, 2026, introducing updated requirements and procedures that will further impact overseas manufacturers.