Support for U.S. Exporters Pet food without ruminant ingredients: Both products already in the market and new-to-market products, or those that have not been imported into Korea, are required to have a health certificate that meets the certification statements on the existing health certificate. Pet food containing ruminant ingredients: To export such products to Korea, a new health certificate that complies with the new IHRs is required. The United States has been working with Korea to agree on the new health certificate. Updates on the development of the new health certificate will be provided in GAIN. Interested companies may begin the process to have their products and facilities registered by contacting the USDA Korea offices at AgSeoul@usda.gov.
Import Health Requirements for Pet Food_revised 251212 (English translation).pdf