FDA and Republic of Korea Agree on Molluscan Shellfish Safety and Quality Guidelines

Summary

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Republic of Korea's Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries to ensure the safety and quality of molluscan shellfish exported from Korea to the U.S. The agreement builds on a 1988 MOU and outlines guidelines for the harvesting, processing, transportation, and labeling of these shellfish to meet U.S. food safety standards.