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Act on Origin Labeling of Agricultural and Fishery Products.

Type of law
Legislation
Date of original text
Date of latest amendment
Source

Abstract
The purpose of this Act is to protect producers and consumers by inducing fair trade and guaranteeing the right of consumers to be informed by having the producers indicate the country of origin and manage the distribution history of agricultural and fishery products and the processed products thereof, etc. in an appropriate and reasonable manner. This Act shall apply to labeling of the place of origin of agricultural and fishery products or the processed products thereof prior to other Acts.
Entry into force notes
Entry into force one year after the date of its promulgation.
Notes
Consolidated version as amended last by Act No. 18525 of Nov. 30, 2021.
Repealed
No
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No