I am looking for imported food-related data for research purposes, and I am curious about what specific types of data I can request from the 'Application for Imported Food Data for Research Purposes' menu of the Imported Food Information Maru. Released

We will provide detailed information regarding your search for data necessary for research related to imported food. The Imported Food Information Maru (impfood.mfds.go.kr), operated by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS), provides a function to request imported food data for research purposes, and you can request various types of data through this platform.

In particular, the 'Request Imported Food Data for Research Purposes' menu is designed to be utilized in a wide range of fields such as imported food safety management and policy formulation, academic research, and market analysis. Generally, the scope of data that can be requested here is as follows.

1. Data related to import declaration and customs clearance details:

• Imported Item Information: Item name of imported food, HS Code (Harmonized System), product type, packaging unit, etc.
• Import Status Information: Country of origin, importing country, import volume (weight or quantity), import amount, import date, etc.
• Company Information: Importer name or manufacturer name (however, specific company information may be provided in aggregated or anonymized form to protect personal information and trade secrets).

2. Data related to inspection and examination results:

• Results by Inspection Type: Results and judgments (compliant/non-compliant) from document inspections, on-site inspections, detailed inspections, etc.
• Non-compliance Details: If non-compliant, the reason (e.g., violation of standards and specifications, excessive microbial detection, harmful substance detection, etc.) and related item information.
• Information by Inspection Item: Detection status and values of specific harmful substances or microorganisms (within the scope that can be disclosed).

3. Violation and Administrative Disposition Information:

• Violation Type: Statistics by reason for non-compliance, frequency of violations, etc.
• Recall/Sales Suspension History: Details of recall and sales suspension measures for specific products or product groups.
• Administrative Disposition Details: Information on administrative dispositions for related items and reasons (within the publicly available scope).

4. Statistics and Trend Analysis Data:

• Import Trends: Annual, monthly, by item, and by origin trends in import volume and amount.
• Safety Trends: Statistical data related to imported food safety management, such as the frequency or trend of detection of specific hazardous elements.
• Analysis of Major Item Groups: In-depth statistics related to the import and safety of specific categories (e.g., health functional foods, processed foods, etc.).

Such data can be customized and provided according to research purposes, and when applying, you must clearly specify the concrete scope of the required data and its intended use along with your research plan. Please understand that due to the sensitivity of information and data protection principles, personally identifiable information or data corresponding to trade secrets may be restricted or provided in aggregated or anonymized forms.

You can proceed with data requests via the path: Imported Food Information Maru (impfood.mfds.go.kr) > E-Civil Services > Go to Civil Service Application > 17. Request Imported Food Data for Research Purposes. If you have more detailed inquiries regarding the specific types of data or the application procedure, you can receive professional consultation by contacting ☎1811-6496.