The Korean Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) has extended its inspection order for certain imported food items from Vietnam, including hot peppers, until March 30, 2025, due to high nonconformity or risk of harm. Importers are required to submit test reports from MFDS-approved laboratories. Concurrently, Taiwan has increased its supervision of imported chili and chili products after a banned carcinogen was detected in chili powder from a Chinese company, leading to restrictions on import customs clearance inspection for several enterprises.