On December 10, 2025, South Korea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety notified the WTO of proposed amendments to the Special Act on Imported Food Safety Control. Comments may be submitted until February 8, 2026.
South Korea proposes to revise the criteria for mandatory traceability registration from the current “sales value” to “import value”, and introduce explicit penalties for fraudulent renewal of foreign food facility registrations.
On December 10, 2025, South Korea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety notified the WTO of proposed amendments to the Special Act on Imported Food Safety Control. Comments may be submitted until February 8, 2026.
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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.