MFDS South Korea News

WHO Gives Korea Perfect Score, World-Class Food Safety

The Republic of Korea received the highest possible score of 5 in the "Food Safety" area of the Joint External Evaluation (JEE) conducted by the World Health Organization (WHO), recognising Korea's food safety management system as world-class. The evaluation, conducted by WHO, awarded Korea a perfect score of 5 in food safety capacity. The announcement was made by MFDS Minister Oh Yu-Kyoung on 21 April 2026.

MFDS Builds K-Brand Trust in Latin America Through Food Safety Cooperation Program

The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) and the Korea Agency of HACCP Accreditation and Services (KAHAS) announced the 'Strengthening the Capacity for Safety Management of Food Imports and Exports in Latin America and the Caribbean (2023–2027)' program. The initiative aims to build trust for Korean 'K-Brand' products in Latin American markets through enhanced food safety cooperation between Korea and the Latin America and Caribbean region. The program, registered on April 21, 2026, is managed by the Division of Import Inspection Management (수입검사관리과) under the Food Safety Minister OH Yu-kyoung.

MFDS Shares Zero Foodborne Illness Expertise with APEC 2026 Shenzhen Delegation

A delegation from China's Shenzhen Market Supervision and Administration Bureau (SAMR Shenzhen) visited Korea from April 13 to 15. The visit was arranged to benchmark Korea's food safety management system and policy models ahead of the APEC 2026 Leaders' Meeting, which Shenzhen will host. MFDS shared its zero foodborne illness expertise as part of the international knowledge-sharing engagement. The press release contains no compliance obligations, penalties, or new regulatory requirements for any parties.