Updated on : 03-12-2023

  A person who wishes to import foods etc. satisfying the requirements prescribed by the Ordinance of the Prime Minister, such as compliant results of inspection, according to Article 21 or Article 25 of the Special Act on the Imported Food Safety Control, according to an annual plan, may apply for planned import and obtain approval from the Minister of Food and Drug Safety. When making adjustments to the matters prescribed by the Ordinance of the Prime Minister, he or she should submit an application to the Minister of Food and Drug Safety and obtain approval for the changed matter. Approval for planned import may be revoked when the approval is gained by fraud or other improper means, or when imports are falsely declared etc. during the period of planned import. When revocation is made, he or she can not apply for planned import for 3 years from the date of revocation. Specifics for planned import, such as procedures for approval and approval for modifications, and revocation etc., are prescribed by the Ordinance of the Prime Minister. Imported foods, etc. approved for planned import according to an annual plan may be exempt from all or part of inspection.