Food and Plant Quarantine
Overview of Food Import Declaration
The inspection of imported food (including tableware) is conducted to verify whether food products produced overseas comply with Korea’s food safety standards and regulations. This inspection is overseen by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS), and if the items are deemed compliant, a “Certificate of Import Declaration for Food, etc.” is issued. After the customs import declaration is completed, the food (or tableware) can be brought into Korea.
Services of Free Trade Customs & Consulting
Free Trade Customs & Consulting provides consulting services for the import declaration to the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) and the customs import declaration for a wide range of food-related products, including food utensils and containers, processed foods, and raw materials for in-house manufacturing.
Overview of Plant Quarantine
Plant quarantine refers to the procedure of undergoing inspection by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs by submitting a phytosanitary certificate issued by the exporting country, in order to prevent the introduction of pests into Korea. The quarantine process consists of document inspection, on-site inspection, and detailed laboratory inspection. Based on the results, the goods may be cleared, cleared after fumigation, or subject to disposal or return.
Services of Free Trade Customs & Consulting
Free Trade Customs & Consulting provides comprehensive plant quarantine services, including prior review of import eligibility for plants, submission of quarantine declarations, and attendance during inspections. We support your company to ensure that your imported plants can enter Korea without any issues.
