South Korea: Korea's New Import Health Requirements for Pet Food

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South Korea: Korea's New Import Health Requirements for Pet Food
On January 14, 2025, Korea’s Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (MAFRA) published new import health requirements (IHRs) for pet food, which are effective immediately. With the new IHRs, there is now a pathway to approve U.S. pet food products containing ruminant ingredients, which had been banned since 2003. Pet food products that have been exported to Korea within the last year may continue to use their existing health certificates until December 31, 2025. New-to-market products or those that have not been imported into Korea within the last year, should comply with the new IHRs.
Exporting, Regulations & Requirements
East Asia and the Pacific, South Korea
Processed Food Products, Dog & Cat Food

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