South Korea only approved chili test results from 8 units

Published 2023년 3월 23일

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The Korean Ministry of Food and Drug Safety has mandated that Vietnamese chili exports to Korea must be accompanied by drug residue test results, to be conducted in laboratories approved by the Ministry. Eight laboratories, including six in various regions of Vietnam and two independent laboratories, have been approved for this purpose. This requirement is effective from March 31, 2023, until the end of March 2024. Korea is the third largest export market for Vietnam, with the export turnover reaching 3.79 billion USD in the first two months of 2023. Vietnam exported about 4,900 tons of chili in 2022, generating an income of 11.9 million USD.

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According to Note No. KEV-23-266 of the Korean Embassy sent to the Plant Protection Department, the Korean Ministry of Food and Drug Safety, individuals and enterprises exporting Vietnamese chili must have test results for drug residues. Pesticide by laboratories approved by this Ministry. By the end of February 2023, the Korean Ministry of Food and Drug Safety has approved 8 laboratories including: 6, Quality Center for Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Region 1-6, located in Hai Phong, Da Nang, Khanh Hoa , HCMC, Ca Mau, Can Tho; and 2 independent laboratories, Intertek Company, Can Tho branch, and SGS Vietnam Company in Ho Chi Minh City. To export to China, chili peppers need to have the test results of the above 8 laboratories together with the export shipment. The temporary application of the above inspection requirements is 1 year, starting from March 31, 2023 to the end of March 30, 2024. Korea is currently the third largest export market of Vietnam. According to the ...

Source: Agriculture