South Korea has issued a directive banning the sale of humanoid food
On April 17, 2023, the Korean Food and Drug Ministry (MFDS) issued a directive banning the sale of humanoid food. According to Article 9 of the Special Law on Food Safety for Children, it is prohibited to sell food that is repudiated by the shape of a person (including the shape of a bone) and the shape of a person's head, arms, legs and other specific parts (including the shape that represents a bone); It is prohibited to produce, process, import, cook, store, transport or display products for the purpose of sale or for sale as food for children with emotional disorders.
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