Korean Kimchi certification, which is difficult to obtain even by Korean companies

게시됨 2021년 5월 13일

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The Japanese food company, Yutaka, is facing controversy for labeling its 'Korean Kimchi' product available on Amazon as a traditional Korean dish, despite concerns about the use of the name from the Korean government. The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs is set to implement a 'National Geographic Labeling System' to protect the name 'Korean kimchi', requiring all ingredients to be domestically sourced. This has sparked debate within the industry, with concerns that the strict regulations may prevent domestic manufacturers from using the name and make it difficult for companies that produce kimchi for export. Additionally, a new regulation on nutritional labeling of kimchi has been introduced, despite concerns from the industry about the variation in nutrient content due to the product's fermentation and the origin of its ingredients.

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The date of controversy, such as low-cost Chinese-made products... “All ingredients such as radish and cabbage must be used domestically” Ministry of Agriculture and Food’s “Geographical Labeling Rights” implemented within this year… Industry “If the supply and demand is disrupted, you have to give up certification” Controversy about the labeling of nutritional ingredients introduced next year... “It depends on the country of origin and the climate, so we need to reconsider” Larger view A Japanese food company called “Yutaka” is selling “Korean Kimchi” on the US e-commerce platform Amazon. The description of'Korean traditional kimchi' is also attached to this product. To prevent such cases, the government is pushing ahead with measures to prevent the use of the name “Korean kimchi”. However, the domestic food industry revolts, saying, "Due to strict standards, even products made by domestic manufacturers may not be able to call them Korean kimchi." ○ It seems that ...

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