Standards and Specifications Updated for South Korea Food Contact Materials
BAAR, SWITZERLAND / AGILITYPR.NEWS / May 08, 2026 / SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 055.26, reporting on South Korea’s updated of food contact utensils, containers and packages standards.
Notice No. 2026-24 was issued in March 2026, updating the country’s ‘Standards and Specifications for Utensils, Containers and Packages’. This notice replaces requirements and specifications detailed in the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS)’s Notice No. 2024-29. Food contact utensils, containers and packages are regulated by Chapter 3 of the Food Sanitation Act, which directs the MFDS to establish standards and specifications for these products.
Key revisions in Notice No. 2026-24 include the restructuring of the ‘General Rules’ and ‘Common Standards and Specifications’, the introduction of a new section defining multiple terms, updates to migration requirements for certain plasticizers and the expansion of permitted recycled materials from polyethylene terephthalate (PET) to include polypropylene (PP) under specified conditions.
Notice No. 2026-24 takes effect from March 27, 2026, with some exceptions for certain substances.
SGS experts publish SafeGuardS to keep stakeholders informed about regulatory changes that could impact their business. SafeGuardS 055.26 includes a useful table highlighting the migration specifications for polyvinyl chloride (PVC) under the new standard.
Stakeholders are encouraged to refer to the original SafeGuardS 055.26 for more details.
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SGS’s technical experts have extensive experience of testing materials and articles in contact with food. They can ensure that your products meet the appropriate regulations for food contact materials and pave the way for compliance. SGS offers the full range of testing, including migration tests, along with expert advice on emerging regulations, compliance issues and documentation review. In the end, it’s only trusted because it’s tested. Learn more about SGS’s food contact material services.
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