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ClaraDB gives a verdict only for PFAS state laws for cookware and bakeware, California Proposition 65 consumer-product warning check for BPA, BPS, formaldehyde, styrene, antimony trioxide, vinyl acetate, lead and cadmium, California Proposition 65 warning check for candles and ceramicware (lead, cadmium, formaldehyde, acetaldehyde, benzene, naphthalene, carbon monoxide, benzo[a]pyrene), US packaging EPR producer size thresholds (California, Colorado, Maryland, Minnesota, Oregon, Washington) for a brand-owning manufacturer, US lead in children's products and furniture (lead paint and total lead content), US lead in toys and child care articles (lead paint and total lead content), US lead in children's products (other) and bags (lead paint and total lead content), US phthalates in children's toys and child care articles (DEHP, DBP, BBP, DINP, DIBP, DPENP, DHEXP, DCHP) and US children's product certificate and tracking label for children's tableware (AI-checked, quotes verified word for word). Every other answer shows the laws and quotes found without saying whether they apply. Not checked: Consumer electronics (FCC equipment authorization, 47 CFR Parts 2 and 15, energy rules). What ClaraDB has checked

Home and kitchen goodsMain sourcesfrom 27 Mar 20262 areas read · 4 not read yet
Sources read
  • standards and specifications for utensils
  • containers and packaging (MFDS notice 2026-24)
Not read yet
  • earlier notice versions (before 2026-03-27)
  • KC safety certification for children's products and electrical goods
  • Consumer Chemical Products Act
  • labelling under the Food Sanitation Act
Cosmetics and personal careMain sourcesfrom 8 Oct 20264 areas read · 6 not read yet
Sources read
  • Cosmetics Act 화장품법
  • Enforcement Rule 화장품법 시행규칙 (labelling)
  • 화장품 안전기준 등에 관한 규정 (prohibited and restricted ingredients, preservatives, colourants, UV filters)
  • 화장품 사용할 때의 주의사항 및 알레르기 유발성분 표시에 관한 규정
Not read yet
  • functional cosmetics 기능성화장품 reviews and 심사 기준
  • 우수화장품 제조 및 품질관리기준 (GMP)
  • 영유아 또는 어린이 사용 화장품 안전성 자료 duties
  • customised cosmetics 맞춤형화장품 rules
  • import quality-test exemption
  • 표시·광고 실증 rules
Packaged food and beveragesMain sourcesfrom 8 Oct 20264 areas read · 8 not read yet

Korean import food law as in force on 8 Oct 2026; food labelling is not covered before 2028-01-01.

Sources read
  • 식품등의 표시기준 (MFDS notice 2025-60 in force until 2027-12-31; notice 2026-37 from 2028-01-01)
  • 식품첨가물의 기준 및 규격 and 식품의 기준 및 규격 (MFDS notices 2026-50 and 2026-55, contaminant and additive limits where in the notice body)
  • 수입식품안전관리 특별법 (importer business registration, import declaration)
  • 식품위생법 labelling articles
Not read yet
  • the notice body of 식품의 기준 및 규격 and 식품첨가물의 기준 및 규격 is an attached file (별표) not returned by the law API
  • 건강기능식품
  • 영유아식
  • 축산물 rules (축산물 위생관리법)
  • 표시광고 rules (식품등의 부당한 표시 또는 광고의 내용 기준)
  • 유전자변형식품등의 표시기준
  • 어린이 기호식품 rules
  • 소비기한 설정기준
Consumer electronics and small appliancesMain sourcesfrom 24 Mar 20263 areas read · 4 not read yet
Sources read
  • 전기용품 및 생활용품 안전관리법 KC certification (안전인증, 안전확인, 공급자적합성확인) and KC mark
  • 전파법 적합성평가 for broadcasting and communications equipment
  • 전기ㆍ전자제품 및 자동차의 자원순환에 관한 법률 for EEE
Not read yet
  • KC technical standards (KC 60335 series attachments)
  • 에너지이용 합리화법 efficiency label
  • product list tiers in 시행규칙 annexes (partial)
  • 전자파적합성 EMC notice details
Batteries, e-bikes and power banksMain sourcesfrom 20 Aug 20263 areas read · 4 not read yet
Sources read
  • 전기용품 및 생활용품 안전관리법 act, decree, rule (annex references to 리튬이차전지) and 안전확인대상생활용품 안전기준 (annex 72 전동보드 and battery rules)
  • 자원의 절약과 재활용촉진에 관한 법률 and decree and rule (EPR for 1차/2차전지, marking)
  • 자전거 이용 활성화에 관한 법률 and 도로교통법 (전기자전거, 개인형 이동장치)
Not read yet
  • KC 62133-2 (K 62133) lithium secondary battery safety standard (notice has no body text, attachment only)
  • 전기용품 안전기준 notices for chargers and the 안전확인대상 전기용품 designation notice
  • 도로교통법 시행령 and 시행규칙, 자전거 이용 활성화에 관한 법률 시행령 and 시행규칙
  • 재활용부과금 (제19조), 분담금 amounts, 의무이행계획서, 법 제10조/제19조 sale ban, 안전기준준수, 공급자적합성확인 and the KC 62133 test content are not covered

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Enforcement Rule of the Act on Labeling and Advertising of Foods식품 등의 표시ㆍ광고에 관한 법률 시행규칙 (총리령 제2004호, 시행 2026-01-01)15 rulesIn force from: 1 Jan 2026Industries: Food
Requirement
Applies when
Effective
Source
Label

Designated allergens used as raw material

Label required

Name of each designated allergen (Ⅰ. 1. 가.) used as a raw material, including components obtained from it and foods containing it (Ⅰ. 1. 나.)

Exemptions (1)

A food made from a single raw material, and packed meat or imported meat, whose product name is identical to the allergen raw material name may omit the allergen declaration

“다만, 단일 원재료로 제조ㆍ가공한 식품이나 포장육 및 수입 식육의 제품명이 알레르기 표시”
Schedule 2 Ⅰ. 1. 다. · fetched 2026-10-10Ministry of Food and Drug Safety / National Law Information Center (law.go.kr): 식품 등의 표시ㆍ광고에 관한 법률 시행규칙 (총리령 제2004호, 시행 2026-01-01)(opens in a new tab)

Official text, current to 1 Jan 2026. National Law Information Center (law.go.kr) text; 시행일자 2026-01-01. Only 제5조 and 별표 2 are stored.

  • Allergens it contains: Eggs or Milk or Buckwheat or Peanuts or Soy or Mackerel or Crab or Shrimp or Pork or Peach or Tomato or Walnut or Chicken or Beef or Squid or Pine nut

Depends on: allergens present

In force since 1 Jan 2026

Applies to products manufactured on or after 1 Jan 2026

시행 2026-01-01 (총리령 제2004호, stored header); 별표 2 amended 2024-12-30. The published text carries no 부칙 transition for this annex and no earlier version, so no earlier period is encoded.

“식품등에 알레르기를 유발할 수 있는 원재료가 포함된 경우 그 원재료명을 표시해야 하”
Schedule 2 Ⅰ. 1. · fetched 2026-10-10Ministry of Food and Drug Safety / National Law Information Center (law.go.kr): 식품 등의 표시ㆍ광고에 관한 법률 시행규칙 (총리령 제2004호, 시행 2026-01-01)(opens in a new tab)
Label

Allergen cross-contact caution

Label required

Caution statement such as "메밀 혼입 가능성 있음" naming the allergen that may unavoidably be mixed in through a shared production process

Exemptions (1)

No statement is required when a raw material of the product is itself a designated allergen

“다만, 제”
Schedule 2 Ⅰ. 2. · fetched 2026-10-10Ministry of Food and Drug Safety / National Law Information Center (law.go.kr): 식품 등의 표시ㆍ광고에 관한 법률 시행규칙 (총리령 제2004호, 시행 2026-01-01)(opens in a new tab)

Official text, current to 1 Jan 2026. National Law Information Center (law.go.kr) text; 시행일자 2026-01-01. Only 제5조 and 별표 2 are stored.

  • Allergens it contains: Eggs or Milk or Buckwheat or Peanuts or Soy or Mackerel or Crab or Shrimp or Pork or Peach or Tomato or Walnut or Chicken or Beef or Squid or Pine nut

Depends on: allergens present

In force since 1 Jan 2026

Applies to products manufactured on or after 1 Jan 2026

시행 2026-01-01 (총리령 제2004호, stored header); 별표 2 amended 2024-12-30. The published text carries no 부칙 transition for this annex and no earlier version, so no earlier period is encoded.

“이 제품은 알레르기 발생 가능성이 있는 메밀을 사용한 제품과 같은 제조 시설에서 제조하고 있습
Schedule 2 Ⅰ. 2. · fetched 2026-10-10Ministry of Food and Drug Safety / National Law Information Center (law.go.kr): 식품 등의 표시ㆍ광고에 관한 법률 시행규칙 (총리령 제2004호, 시행 2026-01-01)(opens in a new tab)
Label

High-caffeine liquid food caution

Label required

Statement such as "어린이, 임산부 및 카페인에 민감한 사람은 섭취에 주의해 주시기 바랍니다"

Official text, current to 1 Jan 2026. National Law Information Center (law.go.kr) text; 시행일자 2026-01-01. Only 제5조 and 별표 2 are stored.

  • Caffeine content at least 150 mg/L

Depends on: caffeine mg per l

In force since 1 Jan 2026

Applies to products manufactured on or after 1 Jan 2026

시행 2026-01-01 (총리령 제2004호, stored header); 별표 2 amended 2024-12-30. The published text carries no 부칙 transition for this annex and no earlier version, so no earlier period is encoded.

2) "어린이, 임산부 및 카페인에 민감한 사람은 섭취에 주의해 주시기 바랍니다" 등의 문
Schedule 2 Ⅰ. 4. 나. 2) · fetched 2026-10-10Ministry of Food and Drug Safety / National Law Information Center (law.go.kr): 식품 등의 표시ㆍ광고에 관한 법률 시행규칙 (총리령 제2004호, 시행 2026-01-01)(opens in a new tab)
Label

High-caffeine liquid food

Label required

On the main display surface: "고카페인 함유" and "총카페인 함량 000밀리그램"

Official text, current to 1 Jan 2026. National Law Information Center (law.go.kr) text; 시행일자 2026-01-01. Only 제5조 and 별표 2 are stored.

  • Caffeine content at least 150 mg/L
  • Sold prepacked

Depends on: caffeine mg per l, sold prepacked

In force since 1 Jan 2026

Applies to products manufactured on or after 1 Jan 2026

시행 2026-01-01 (총리령 제2004호, stored header); 별표 2 amended 2024-12-30. The published text carries no 부칙 transition for this annex and no earlier version, so no earlier period is encoded.

가) 액체 식품등: "고카페인 함유" 및 "총카페인 함량 000밀리그램"
Schedule 2 Ⅰ. 4. 나. 1) · fetched 2026-10-10Ministry of Food and Drug Safety / National Law Information Center (law.go.kr): 식품 등의 표시ㆍ광고에 관한 법률 시행규칙 (총리령 제2004호, 시행 2026-01-01)(opens in a new tab)
Conformity

Declared caffeine content tolerance

Must meet the conditions of Actual total caffeine (or caffeine per serving) within 90 % to 110 % of the declared value on the main display surface; for coffee, tea or liquid foods made from them, below 120 % of the declared total caffeine

Official text, current to 1 Jan 2026. National Law Information Center (law.go.kr) text; 시행일자 2026-01-01. Only 제5조 and 별표 2 are stored.

  • Caffeine content at least 150 mg/L
  • Sold prepacked

Depends on: caffeine mg per l, sold prepacked

In force since 1 Jan 2026

Applies to products manufactured on or after 1 Jan 2026

시행 2026-01-01 (총리령 제2004호, stored header); 별표 2 amended 2024-12-30. The published text carries no 부칙 transition for this annex and no earlier version, so no earlier period is encoded.

“카페인 함량의 90퍼센트 이상 110퍼센트 이하의 범위에 있을 것. 다만, 커피,”
Schedule 2 Ⅰ. 4. 다. (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-10Ministry of Food and Drug Safety / National Law Information Center (law.go.kr): 식품 등의 표시ㆍ광고에 관한 법률 시행규칙 (총리령 제2004호, 시행 2026-01-01)(opens in a new tab)
Label

Separately packed freshness preservers

Label required

Use of the freshness preserver ("습기방지제", "습기제거제") and a caution such as "먹어서는 안 됩니다"

Exemptions (1)

Where it is difficult to print on the information display surface, the statement may be printed directly on the freshness preserver

“정보표시면(용기ㆍ포장의 표시면 중 소비자가 쉽게”
Schedule 2 Ⅱ. 1. 바. · fetched 2026-10-10Ministry of Food and Drug Safety / National Law Information Center (law.go.kr): 식품 등의 표시ㆍ광고에 관한 법률 시행규칙 (총리령 제2004호, 시행 2026-01-01)(opens in a new tab)

Official text, current to 1 Jan 2026. National Law Information Center (law.go.kr) text; 시행일자 2026-01-01. Only 제5조 and 별표 2 are stored.

  • Sold prepacked

Depends on: sold prepacked

In force since 1 Jan 2026

Applies to products manufactured on or after 1 Jan 2026

시행 2026-01-01 (총리령 제2004호, stored header); 별표 2 amended 2024-12-30. The published text carries no 부칙 transition for this annex and no earlier version, so no earlier period is encoded.

바. 별도 포장하여 넣은 신선도 유지제에는 “습기방지제”, “습기제거제” 등 소비자가 그 용도를 쉽
Schedule 2 Ⅱ. 1. 바. · fetched 2026-10-10Ministry of Food and Drug Safety / National Law Information Center (law.go.kr): 식품 등의 표시ㆍ광고에 관한 법률 시행규칙 (총리령 제2004호, 시행 2026-01-01)(opens in a new tab)
Label

Packages filled with nitrogen gas for preservation

Label required

Statement such as "질소가스 충전"

Official text, current to 1 Jan 2026. National Law Information Center (law.go.kr) text; 시행일자 2026-01-01. Only 제5조 and 별표 2 are stored.

  • Sold prepacked

Depends on: sold prepacked

In force since 1 Jan 2026

Applies to products manufactured on or after 1 Jan 2026

시행 2026-01-01 (총리령 제2004호, stored header); 별표 2 amended 2024-12-30. The published text carries no 부칙 transition for this annex and no earlier version, so no earlier period is encoded.

자. 보존성을 증진시키기 위해 용기 또는 포장 등에 질소가스 등을 충전한 경우에는 “질소가스 충
Schedule 2 Ⅱ. 1. 자. · fetched 2026-10-10Ministry of Food and Drug Safety / National Law Information Center (law.go.kr): 식품 등의 표시ㆍ광고에 관한 법률 시행규칙 (총리령 제2004호, 시행 2026-01-01)(opens in a new tab)
Label

One-touch canned products

Label required

Statement such as "캔 절단 부분이 날카로우므로 개봉, 보관 및 폐기 시 주의하십시오"

Official text, current to 1 Jan 2026. National Law Information Center (law.go.kr) text; 시행일자 2026-01-01. Only 제5조 and 별표 2 are stored.

  • Canned or bottled food (통ㆍ병조림)

Depends on: canned or bottled

In force since 1 Jan 2026

Applies to products manufactured on or after 1 Jan 2026

시행 2026-01-01 (총리령 제2004호, stored header); 별표 2 amended 2024-12-30. The published text carries no 부칙 transition for this annex and no earlier version, so no earlier period is encoded.

차. 원터치캔(한 번 조작으로 열리는 캔) 통조림 제품에는 “캔 절단 부분이 날카로우므로 개봉, 보
Schedule 2 Ⅱ. 1. 차. · fetched 2026-10-10Ministry of Food and Drug Safety / National Law Information Center (law.go.kr): 식품 등의 표시ㆍ광고에 관한 법률 시행규칙 (총리령 제2004호, 시행 2026-01-01)(opens in a new tab)
Label

Products labelled for use around drinking or hangover relief

Label required

Statement such as "과다한 음주는 건강을 해칩니다"

Official text, current to 1 Jan 2026. National Law Information Center (law.go.kr) text; 시행일자 2026-01-01. Only 제5조 and 별표 2 are stored.

Every product in the category

In force since 1 Jan 2026

Applies to products manufactured on or after 1 Jan 2026

시행 2026-01-01 (총리령 제2004호, stored header); 별표 2 amended 2024-12-30. The published text carries no 부칙 transition for this annex and no earlier version, so no earlier period is encoded.

다. “음주전후, 숙취해소” 등의 표시를 하는 제품에는 “과다한 음주는 건강을 해칩니다” 등의 표시
Schedule 2 Ⅱ. 1. 다. · fetched 2026-10-10Ministry of Food and Drug Safety / National Law Information Center (law.go.kr): 식품 등의 표시ㆍ광고에 관한 법률 시행규칙 (총리령 제2004호, 시행 2026-01-01)(opens in a new tab)
Label

Products with flaxseed as raw material

Label required

Statement such as "아마씨를 섭취할 때에는 일일섭취량이 16그램을 초과하지 않아야 하며, 1회 섭취량은 4그램을 초과하지 않도록 주의하십시오"

Official text, current to 1 Jan 2026. National Law Information Center (law.go.kr) text; 시행일자 2026-01-01. Only 제5조 and 별표 2 are stored.

Every product in the category

In force since 1 Jan 2026

Applies to products manufactured on or after 1 Jan 2026

시행 2026-01-01 (총리령 제2004호, stored header); 별표 2 amended 2024-12-30. The published text carries no 부칙 transition for this annex and no earlier version, so no earlier period is encoded.

카. 아마씨(아마씨유는 제외한다)를 원재료로 사용한 제품에는 “아마씨를 섭취할 때에는 일일섭취
Schedule 2 Ⅱ. 1. 카. · fetched 2026-10-10Ministry of Food and Drug Safety / National Law Information Center (law.go.kr): 식품 등의 표시ㆍ광고에 관한 법률 시행규칙 (총리령 제2004호, 시행 2026-01-01)(opens in a new tab)
Label

Products with 10 % or more sugar alcohols

Label required

"당알코올" followed in brackets by the kind and content of the sugar alcohols, and near the ingredient list, distinguished from the background colour, a statement such as "당알코올 함유 제품으로 과량 섭취 시 설사를 일으킬 수 있습니다"

Official text, current to 1 Jan 2026. National Law Information Center (law.go.kr) text; 시행일자 2026-01-01. Only 제5조 and 별표 2 are stored.

Every product in the category

In force since 1 Jan 2026

Applies to products manufactured on or after 1 Jan 2026

시행 2026-01-01 (총리령 제2004호, stored header); 별표 2 amended 2024-12-30. The published text carries no 부칙 transition for this annex and no earlier version, so no earlier period is encoded.

“마. 당알코올류(락티톨, 만니톨, D-말티톨, D-소비톨, 에리스리톨, 이소말트, 자일리톨, 폴리글리시”
Schedule 2 Ⅱ. 1. 마. · fetched 2026-10-10Ministry of Food and Drug Safety / National Law Information Center (law.go.kr): 식품 등의 표시ㆍ광고에 관한 법률 시행규칙 (총리령 제2004호, 시행 2026-01-01)(opens in a new tab)
Label

Products that spoil quickly after opening

Label required

Statement such as "개봉 후 냉장보관하거나 빨리 드시기 바랍니다"

Official text, current to 1 Jan 2026. National Law Information Center (law.go.kr) text; 시행일자 2026-01-01. Only 제5조 and 별표 2 are stored.

Every product in the category

In force since 1 Jan 2026

Applies to products manufactured on or after 1 Jan 2026

시행 2026-01-01 (총리령 제2004호, stored header); 별표 2 amended 2024-12-30. The published text carries no 부칙 transition for this annex and no earlier version, so no earlier period is encoded.

나. 과일?채소류 음료, 우유류 등 개봉 후 부패?변질될 우려가 높은 제품에는 “개봉 후 냉장보
Schedule 2 Ⅱ. 1. 나. · fetched 2026-10-10Ministry of Food and Drug Safety / National Law Information Center (law.go.kr): 식품 등의 표시ㆍ광고에 관한 법률 시행규칙 (총리령 제2004호, 시행 2026-01-01)(opens in a new tab)
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Complaint report line

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Statement such as "부정ㆍ불량식품 신고는 국번 없이 1399"

Official text, current to 1 Jan 2026. National Law Information Center (law.go.kr) text; 시행일자 2026-01-01. Only 제5조 and 별표 2 are stored.

Every product in the category

In force since 1 Jan 2026

Applies to products manufactured on or after 1 Jan 2026

시행 2026-01-01 (총리령 제2004호, stored header); 별표 2 amended 2024-12-30. The published text carries no 부칙 transition for this annex and no earlier version, so no earlier period is encoded.

“사. 식품 및 축산물에 대한 불만이나 소비자의 피해가 있는 경우에는 신속하게 신고할 수 있도록”
Schedule 2 Ⅱ. 1. 사. · fetched 2026-10-10Ministry of Food and Drug Safety / National Law Information Center (law.go.kr): 식품 등의 표시ㆍ광고에 관한 법률 시행규칙 (총리령 제2004호, 시행 2026-01-01)(opens in a new tab)
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Frozen products

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Statement such as "이미 냉동되었으니 해동 후 다시 냉동하지 마십시오"

Exemptions (1)

Ice confections (빙과), ice cream types and ice types fixed under 식품위생법 제7조제1항 and 축산물 위생관리법 제4조제2항 are excluded

“다만, 「식품위생법」 제7조제1항 및 「축산물 위생관리법」 제4조제2항에 따라 기준 및”
Schedule 2 Ⅱ. 1. 가. · fetched 2026-10-10Ministry of Food and Drug Safety / National Law Information Center (law.go.kr): 식품 등의 표시ㆍ광고에 관한 법률 시행규칙 (총리령 제2004호, 시행 2026-01-01)(opens in a new tab)

Official text, current to 1 Jan 2026. National Law Information Center (law.go.kr) text; 시행일자 2026-01-01. Only 제5조 and 별표 2 are stored.

  • Sold frozen

Depends on: frozen

In force since 1 Jan 2026

Applies to products manufactured on or after 1 Jan 2026

시행 2026-01-01 (총리령 제2004호, stored header); 별표 2 amended 2024-12-30. The published text carries no 부칙 transition for this annex and no earlier version, so no earlier period is encoded.

가. 냉동제품에는 “이미 냉동되었으니 해동 후 다시 냉동하지 마십시오” 등의 표시를 해야 한다.
Schedule 2 Ⅱ. 1. 가. · fetched 2026-10-10Ministry of Food and Drug Safety / National Law Information Center (law.go.kr): 식품 등의 표시ㆍ광고에 관한 법률 시행규칙 (총리령 제2004호, 시행 2026-01-01)(opens in a new tab)
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Products with added aspartame

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"페닐알라닌 함유"

Official text, current to 1 Jan 2026. National Law Information Center (law.go.kr) text; 시행일자 2026-01-01. Only 제5조 and 별표 2 are stored.

  • Aspartame is added

Depends on: aspartame present

In force since 1 Jan 2026

Applies to products manufactured on or after 1 Jan 2026

시행 2026-01-01 (총리령 제2004호, stored header); 별표 2 amended 2024-12-30. The published text carries no 부칙 transition for this annex and no earlier version, so no earlier period is encoded.

라. 아스파탐(aspatame, 감미료)을 첨가 사용한 제품에는 “페닐알라닌 함유”라는 내용을 표시해야
Schedule 2 Ⅱ. 1. 라. · fetched 2026-10-10Ministry of Food and Drug Safety / National Law Information Center (law.go.kr): 식품 등의 표시ㆍ광고에 관한 법률 시행규칙 (총리령 제2004호, 시행 2026-01-01)(opens in a new tab)

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