Public ID: PID-GOQ4QB

UK and South Korea extend their arrangement for easier trading of organic products

in South Korea

Trade barrier summary

The UK and the Republic of Korea have agreed to extend their existing organics equivalence arrangement by 4 years. This was originally set to expire in December 2024 and is now in place until December 2028.

This arrangement ensures that UK and Korean products certified as organic in the country of origin will continue to be recognised as organic in both markets.

For further information on exporting organic food from the UK, businesses should consult their approved UK organic control body: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/exporting-organic-food-from-the-uk

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Sectors affected

• Food and drink

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Resolved

Yes - November 2024

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Date reported

22 April 2024

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Last updated

29 October 2025

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Public ID

PID-GOQ4QB

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