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Korean Liquor Quality Certification(QC) System
The Korean Liquor Quality Certification (QC) certifies Korean liquor
products to ensure a trustworthy and enjoyable drinking experience.
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What is a Korean Liquor Quality Certification(QC) System?
The Korean Liquor Quality Certification system has been enacted since August 2010
To ensure high-quality production and protect consumers of Korean liquors.
Under the certification system, Producers who intend to obtain quality certification apply
To a certification agency designated by the government.
The certification agency then conducts a quality inspection and grants certification,
And the government then guarantees the quality of the certified liquor product.
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Products eligible for Korean Liquor Quality Certification
(Eight liquor types specified in the MAFRA, Notice No.2016-152)
- Takju(Makgeolli)
Takju is a cloudy grain based fermented beverage made without filtering of sediment from the liquid. It is also referred to as Makgeolli.
- Yakju
Yakju is a clear grain based fermented beverage made by filtering Takju.
- Cheongju
Cheongju is a clear, refined beverage made by mixing steamed rice with nuruk(a fermentation starter) and water and then filtering the fermented mixture
- Fruit Wine
Fruit wine is an alcoholic beverage made by fermenting fruit or fruit juice
- Distilled Soju
Distilled Soju is made by distilling fermented grain
- Other Distilled Spirits
(Less than 2% nonvolatile ingredients)
Distilled spirits are made by fermenting and then distilling grain to produce a beverage with high alcohol content
- Liqueur
(Up than 2% nonvolatile ingredients)
Liqueur are made by mixing distilled spirits with fruit or fruit juice plus sweeteners
- Other
This refers to alcoholic beverages other than distilled spirits, brewed beverages, and liquor(including Soju, Whisky, Brandy, other distilled beverages, and liqueurs)
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Korean Liquor Quality Certification Types and Associated Marks
(MAFRA Notice No.2013-67, 2 types)
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Type GA
Type GA certifies quality for the whole product
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Type NA
Type NA certifies that main ingredients and agricultural products used in fermentation are 100% produced in Korea
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Korean Liquor Quality Certification System
Application for Certification: Quality certification agency(Korea Food Research Institute) Certification Inspection :
Comprehensive review of documents, ingredients, manufacturing facilities, and quality of the products, etc.
Follow-up Management: Inspection of compliance with quality certification standards including compliance with product Quality standards, and display of certification marks and mark information
Inquiries : Korea Food Research Institute +82-63-219-9434
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Legislation Regarding the Korean Liquor Quality Certification System
KOREAN LAW INFORMAION CENTER > “An Existing Law” > SEARCH
Act on Promotion of Korean Traditional Liquor Industries
Enforcement Decree of the Act on Promotion of Korean Traditional Liquor Industries
Enforcement Rule of the Act on Promotion of Korean Traditional Liquor Industries
KOREAN LAW INFORMAION CENTER > “Administrative Rules” > SEARCH
