Reinforcement of distribution history management of imported agricultural products in South Korea

Published 2022년 8월 3일

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The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs in South Korea has added four new items - garlic, ginger, jujube, and shiitake mushrooms - to the distribution history management system for imported agricultural products. This system is mandatory for importers and distributors of designated items to report the transaction details at each stage. The ministry has also extended the designation period for 14 existing items by two years. From August 1, 2022, to July 31, 2024, a total of 18 items will be subject to this management. The ministry may fine those who do not report distribution history up to 5 million won. A six-month training period will be available for the new items.

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Original content

From the 1st, the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs added four items, including garlic, ginger, jujube, and shiitake mushrooms, to the distribution history management items of imported agricultural products. The imported agricultural products distribution history management system is a system in which importers and distributors who import and distribute items designated by the Ministry of Agriculture and Food are obliged to report the transaction details for each distribution stage. Since this year, the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs has transferred the distribution history management task from the Korea Customs Service. Four additional types of distribution history management were added: garlic (fresh/peel), ginger (dried/pulverized), jujube (dried/frozen), and shiitake (fresh/dried). In addition, the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs has extended the designation period for 14 items of distribution history management, which ended ...

Source: Nongmin