When importing food for the first time, many people seem to be confused by the various documents required for food quarantine preparation.
Documents like the ingredient analysis table and manufacturing process chart you mentioned are essentially held by the manufacturer, so if the overseas manufacturer has export experience, they will provide all the necessary documents or information.
However, if the overseas manufacturer does not have export experience, they may face difficulties in preparing the documents or information suitable for submission to the Korean Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
Nevertheless, since importers have no way of obtaining this information on their own, the overseas manufacturer must fully provide it, and they will likely strive to provide the necessary materials to ensure the success of the transaction.
Therefore, if you are dealing with an overseas manufacturer with no export experience, it is advisable to inform them that these are requirements from the Korean Ministry of Food and Drug Safety, and to clearly establish the manufacturer's obligation to provide documents or information at the time of contract signing to ensure they are prepared in advance.
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