Consultation on Food Contact Material Standards Updates in South Korea
BAAR, SWITZERLAND / AGILITYPR.NEWS / February 12, 2026 / SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 016.26, reporting on South Korea’s two-month consultation over proposed revisions to the country’s standards and specifications for food contact materials (FCMs) and articles.
Notice No. 2026-008 was issued by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) in South Korea on January 8, 2026. This announces the intention to revise the country’s Notice No. 2024-29, ‘Standards and Specifications for Utensils, Containers and Packages’.
Proposals for new standards and specifications for rubber products with a design and method of use similar to pacifiers, allowing for the separate management of rubber products intended for infants and young children, have also been established.
Comments will be accepted on the amendments until March 9, 2026. The provisions will enter into force on the date of promulgation.
SGS experts publish SafeGuardS to keep stakeholders informed about regulatory changes that could impact their business. SafeGuardS 016.26 includes further useful information on key highlights of Notice 2026-008, comparing it with the original standard, Notice No. 2024-29.
Stakeholders are encouraged to refer to the original SafeGuardS 016.26 for more details.
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