Is mad honey legal in South Korea?

Yes, but with restrictions.

Personal imports restricted by quantity. Commercial import requires Ministry of Food and Drug Safety approval.

Regulatory Body

Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) / 식품의약품안전처

Statute

Food Sanitation Act

Import Rules

Personal imports capped by KCS; commercial without MFDS clearance is refused

Medical Claims

Strict MFDS enforcement

Carrier posture

Korea Post restricted

Commercial shipments refused

South Korea — Legal FAQs

Is mad honey legal in South Korea? +

Personal imports in limited quantity are tolerated. Commercial import and sale require MFDS approval that has not been granted to mad-honey products.

Last verified This page was last verified on 2026-04-18. Laws and import rules change — always confirm with local customs and legal counsel before commercial activity.