MFDS announces revision of the Special Law on Safety Control of Imported Food
South Korea
Nov 21, 2024
The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety has published Proposed Revision of the "Special Act on Imported Food Safety Control". The closure of business can not be reported not only during the business suspension period but also during a period from the time when a prior notice of disposition pursuant to Article 21 (Prior Notice of Disposition) of the Administrative Procedures Act is reached and the disposition becomes effective.
The basis for delegation is prepared so that the matters regarding imported food, etc. by original equipment manufacturing (OEM) to be observed by business entities are determined through Ordinance of the Prime Minister.
The basis for the planned import approval system is prepared in the law to allow the omission of documentary and field inspections during import declaration for the imported foods, etc. of which safety has been ensured for a long period, provided that such products have the annual import plan approved in advance.
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