Revised EU's complex food import regulations

Published 2021년 6월 28일

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Korean agri-food exports to the EU are expected to continue to grow after reaching an all-time high in 2020, with favorable exports of kimchi, ramen, and soy sauce. However, the EU's revised complex food import regulations, which took effect on April 21, 2021, could act as a threat to this booming export trend. The regulations require specific confirmation of the contents of each product to address risks in advance. The revised regulations also have two-pronged management regulations based on the ingredient itself and storage conditions. Despite these challenges, it is expected that Korean food's entry into the European market will be further activated if domestic food companies preparing for export are well-aware of the relevant laws.

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Original content

- Agri-food exports to the EU are expected to continue to grow after reaching an all-time high in 2020 - - In accordance with the revision of the import regulations for complex foods, it is necessary to familiarize yourself with the contents of each product in order to respond to risks in advance - Exports of Korean agri-food to the EU recorded about $554 million last year thanks to favorable exports of kimchi, ramen, and soy sauce. Ramen exports increased by 48% compared to 2019, with exports of $57 million due to the launch of new products and the special COVID-19 outbreak. Europeans' interest in and preference for kimchi is also increasing. It is analyzed that the result is the result of research on improving immune function and the influence of K-pop. Korea's food exports to Austria also showed the same trend until April of this year, with a growth rate of 17.7% compared to the previous year. However, it is also true that the EU's non-tariff barriers on food safety have also ...

Source: Kotra