South Korea releases standard reassessing results for 3-MCPD and melamine in food

On May 21, the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) of South Korea announced that the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety of South Korea has re-evaluated the limits of 3-MCPD and melamine, and south Korea will set stricter standards for the content of 3-MCPD in acid decomposing soy sauce and mixed soy sauce. The results of this reassessment show that the total exposure of Korean nationals to 3-MCPD and melamine in the body through agricultural products, animal products, aquatic products and processed foods did not reach the level of harm to human health.
the results of the reassessment, the exposure of Korean nationals to 3-MCPD and melamine was assessed as safe and there was no need to revise the standards.
, however, at this stage, the detection phase of 3-MCPD in acid decomposition soy sauce, which requires regular intake and is necessary to reduce exposure, is revised below 0.02 mg/kg.
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