Unsafe overseas products without certification are banned from import
Unsafe overseas products without certification are banned from import
The government has announced measures to
enhance consumer safety and improve corporate competitiveness due to the surge
in overseas direct purchases.
By June 2024, overseas direct purchases s
that pose significant risks to public safety and health, such as those without
safety certifications, will be prohibited. This includes medicines and medical
devices, for which the management of existing prohibited products will also be
strengthened.
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Overseas direct purchases of 34
types of children's products used by children under the age of 13 will be
prohibited if they do not have KC certification.
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Overseas direct purchases of 34
types of electrical and household items will be prohibited if they do not have
KC certification.
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Overseas direct purchases of 12
types of household chemical products will be prohibited if they are not declared
or approved.
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The overseas direct purchase of
pharmaceuticals and veterinary medicines will be clarified as prohibited
through amendments to the Pharmaceutical Affairs Act. Until the law is revised,
there will be a focused block on medicines that pose significant concerns.
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For medical devices, the
inspection collaboration at customs and the use of customs data analysis for
special and planned inspections will be strengthened.
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