South Korea Expands Low-Salt, Low-Sugar Labeling Scope! New Regulations Effective October 17 Spark Explosive Growth in Health Food Market

On October 17, the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) issued official Notice No. 2024-63. The main content of this notice is to revise and supplement the "low salt and low sugar labeling standards." Specifically, the new rules increase the scope of some products, so that more foods can be labeled as low in salt or sugar, thus giving consumers more healthy choices.

Dry noodles, boxed lunches, burgers, sandwiches and pizzas have been added to the list of foods subject to the low-salt labeling standard. This means that if these foods meet certain salt content standards, they can be labeled as low-salt products on the packaging, thus attracting consumers who are concerned about healthy eating.

Similarly, Castilla cakes, cakes, muffins, pies, ice cream, ice milk, frozen fruit juices, iced fruit, coffee (only products containing dairy products) and lactobacillus drinks have been added to the list of products subject to the low sugar labeling standard. If these foods meet the requirements of the low-sugar standard, they can also be labeled as low-sugar products on the packaging, providing consumers with more healthy choices.

Through this revision, the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety aims to further promote the concept of healthy eating and help consumers better identify and choose foods with low salt and sugar, thereby promoting the overall health level of the nation. This initiative also reflects the South Korean government's great attention to public health and active response measures.