Export requirements for Korea (Republic of) market

Important note

The export requirements library outlines destination country requirements you need to meet when exporting. Their purpose is to facilitate access to overseas markets for Cambodian exporters.

The destination country conditions provided below are based on information available Department of Post-harvest Technologies and Quality Control (DFPTQ) at the time of posting (June 2024). Before you commence full-scale production and export your products to a foreign market, it is your responsibility to confirm the current import, regulatory and commercial requirements with the importer and the foreign competent authority. You are responsible for ensuring that your exports comply with applicable Cambodian and importing country requirements. When you request an export certificate, the DFPTQ may request that you provide written documentation or verification to confirm that your products have met Cambodian and importing country requirements.

Eligible

The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) in Korea has an established window system for the imported food inspection system. The individual exporter can conveniently complete the online registration process with the authorities (MFDS) in Korea. The online system allows exporters to directly file a civil petition on the internet and to check the progress of the petition in real time.

Different types of registration available at the petition window are as follows.

• Application for Registration of Foreign Food Facility
• Application for Changing Registration of Foreign Food Facility
• Application for Renewing Registration of Foreign Food Facility

The detailed process of registering the foreign food facility can be downloaded at:
https://impfood.mfds.go.kr/CFKAA01F01

To export fishery products intended for human consumption to Korea, it is mandatory to utilize a designated health certificate. This certificate can be obtained by approved establishments upon application to their local SFPA port office.

For any other information, please access https://impfood.mfds.go.kr

Disclaimers

The market requirements are compiled from the accessible online sources in January 2024. Exporters are advised to stay updated with the latest updates and developments in each specific market.