Online event
From paperwork to approval: registering food & drink products in South Korea
Tuesday 24 February at 10:30AM
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Exporting food and drink to South Korea? This practical session breaks down Korea FDA registration, helping you understand the rules, avoid common pitfalls, and get your products market-ready.
What you’ll learn
- How to register food and drink products with the Korea FDA
- How to communicate effectively with Korean importers, including setting expectations and ensuring smooth coordination
- Other key export requirements for South Korea, including Approved Exporter Status and when it applies
Description
South Korea offers strong opportunities for UK food and drink exporters, but navigating regulatory and technical requirements can be one of the biggest barriers to entry.
This practical webinar provides a comprehensive guide to exporting food and drink products to South Korea, with a clear focus on Korea FDA registration and the import process. We’ll start with an overview of South Korea’s food and drink market and trade landscape, giving you valuable context on demand, market structure, and how UK products fit within it.
From there, the session will walk through export requirements step by step, explaining the key regulations and approval processes for different food and drink categories, including how products are registered with the Korea FDA and what documentation is required. We’ll also clarify the roles and responsibilities of exporters and importers, highlighting where obligations sit and how to work together effectively to keep your shipments compliant and on track.
Throughout the webinar, you’ll gain practical insights and actionable tips to help you overcome technical barriers, reduce delays, and approach the South Korean market with greater confidence.
This session is ideal for food and drink exporters looking to enter or expand in South Korea while minimising risk and complexity.
Speakers
Taeyoung Kim
Market Adviser (South Korea), Department for Business and Trade
As ESS Market Advisor for South Korea, Taeyoung supports UK SMEs looking seeking export opportunities in South Korean market. Their role involves connecting businesses with relevant buyers, providing market insights, offering guidance on export process, or direct them to relevant specialised entities.