Exporter Resources.
In order to export to, and import products into South Korea, a number of documents must first be submitted to the Ministry of Food & Drug Safety (MFDS) and/or other relevant government bodies. We are experts in dealing with this process, so we’ve distilled three decades of our knowledge into some resources, listed below. However, the basic export-ready check list is as below.
- Approved Export Status
- Foreign Food Facility Registration
- Manufacturing Process Flow
- Ingredients List
- Declaration of Bottling
Approved Exporter Status.
Unlike other FTA agreements, the EUR1 form is not accepted under the terms of the EU-Korea FTA Agreement. Instead it stipulates that if a shipment is valued over €6,000, the exporter must have ‘Approved Exporter’ (AE) status.
Foreign Food Facility Registration.
It is mandatory for foreign food or beverage importers to register overseas food facilities or beverage manufacturers with the Korean Ministry of Food
and Drug Safety (MFDS).
and Drug Safety (MFDS).
Export Documentation.
Several documents are required to import documentation to South Korea. These must be submitted to the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) here in Korea in order for the product to be lawfully imported in to South Korea.
Declaration of Origin & Bottling.
Several documents are required to import documentation to South Korea. These must be submitted to the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) here in Korea in order for the product to be lawfully imported in to South Korea.
Recycling & Packaging.
It is mandatory for foreign food or beverage importers to register overseas food facilities or beverage manufacturers with the Korean Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS).
Gift Packs & Glassware.
Unlike other FTA agreements, the EUR1 form is not accepted under the terms of the EU-Korea FTA Agreement. Instead it stipulates that if a shipment is valued over €6,000, the exporter must have ‘Approved Exporter’ (AE) status.