On May 16, 2025, the South Korea Ministry of Environment (MOE) announced draft partial amendments to the Standards for Recycled Materials Used in Food Containers.1 Stakeholders may submit comments by June 5, 2025. Key proposed changes are summarized as follows:
Introduction of Collection Definitions
Amendments to the Confirmation of Recycled Raw Material Production
Enhanced Compliance with Corrective Orders
Addition of a New Testing Method
