Large test samples of saffron and cured ham affect UK exports to South Korea
Trade barrier summary
South Korea demands high-volume samples of imported saffron and cured ham for customs inspections. These requirements exceed the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) standards and place high costs onto the supplier.
The quantities are as follows:
- 600g of saffron imported as processed food
- 800g or 6 units of cured ham for bacteriological examination
Sectors affected
- Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets
Resolved
No
Date reported
11 October 2019
Last updated
17 December 2020
Public ID
PID-GXM5X9
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