Further Clarification on Korea’s New Labeling Requirements
Further Clarification on Korea’s New Labeling Requirements
USMEF has received additional clarification regarding the new labeling rules established by South Korea:
1.) A one-year extension has been granted on any rule related to bilingual labeling.
After one year, the Korean government will not allow a label that includes ONLY a third-country language, but a combination of English or Korean and a third-country language will be acceptable.
Acceptable examples:
- English only
- Korean only
- English and third country
- Korean and third country
- English, Korean and a third country
Unacceptable examples
- Third country only
2.) A 30-day extension has been granted on the enforcement of labels that indicate a destination other then Korea. After 30 days, the following criteria will apply:
- Label indicating destination is Korea - acceptable
- Label indicating no destination - acceptable
- Label indicating destination is a third country - unacceptable
If you have any questions or concerns please contact Kevin Smith at ksmith@usmef.org or 303-887-3334.
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The U.S. Meat Export Federation (www.USMEF.org) is the trade association responsible for developing international markets for the U.S. red meat industry and is funded by USDA, exporting companies, and the beef, pork, corn and soybean checkoff programs.
USMEF complies with all equal opportunity, non-discrimination and affirmative action measures applicable to it by contract, government rule or regulation or as otherwise provided by law.
Further Clarification on Korea’s New Labeling Requirements
USMEF has received additional clarification regarding the new labeling rules established by South Korea:
1.) A one-year extension has been granted on any rule related to bilingual labeling.
After one year, the Korean government will not allow a label that includes ONLY a third-country language, but a combination of English or Korean and a third-country language will be acceptable.
Acceptable examples:
- English only
- Korean only
- English and third country
- Korean and third country
- English, Korean and a third country
Unacceptable examples
- Third country only
2.) A 30-day extension has been granted on the enforcement of labels that indicate a destination other then Korea. After 30 days, the following criteria will apply:
- Label indicating destination is Korea - acceptable
- Label indicating no destination - acceptable
- Label indicating destination is a third country - unacceptable
If you have any questions or concerns please contact Kevin Smith at ksmith@usmef.org or 303-887-3334.
# # #
The U.S. Meat Export Federation (www.USMEF.org) is the trade association responsible for developing international markets for the U.S. red meat industry and is funded by USDA, exporting companies, and the beef, pork, corn and soybean checkoff programs.
USMEF complies with all equal opportunity, non-discrimination and affirmative action measures applicable to it by contract, government rule or regulation or as otherwise provided by law.