This topic covers Articles 8, 9, and 10 of MAFRA Notification No. 2025-20, which govern Korean government on-site inspections, export health certificate requirements, and non-compliance procedures.
Article 8 — On-Site Inspection (현지점검)
Korean government veterinary officers have the authority to:
- Conduct on-site inspections of Korean-approved manufacturing facilities
- Inspect manufacturing and storage records
If non-compliant items are found, the Korean government may suspend exports from that facility.
Ongoing obligations of exporting country government:
- Must immediately cancel approval if a facility goes bankrupt or ceases operations
- Must promptly notify the Korean government of any changes in approval status
Korean government may revoke approval if a facility fails to meet requirements under Article 7.2.
Article 9 — Export Health Certificate (수출검역증명서 기재사항)
The exporting country's veterinary officer must certify the following prior to shipment:
- Product name, lot number, quantity, and manufacturing date
- Manufacturing facility name, address, and registration number
- Article 5, 6, 7 and Annex compliance
- Manufacturing facility name, address, and registration number
The Korean veterinary quarantine authority head must approve the quarantine certificate format.
Article 10 — Non-Compliance Procedures (불합격조치 등)
If non-compliant pet food is imported, the Korean government may:
- Order return or disposal (반송하거나 폐기처분) of the consignment
- Suspend exports (수출중단) from the relevant manufacturing facility
Source: MAFRA Notification No. 2025-20, Articles 8–10.