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[Press Release] MFDS becomes the first to be WHO-Listed Regulatory Authority
  • Registration Date 2023-11-08
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- Korea’s outstanding regulatory system and capabilities have been internationally recognized

- The WLA’s status is expected to grant Korea favorable conditions for international procurement of pharmaceuticals and correspondingly expand exports


The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (Minister Oh Yu-Kyoung), Republic of Korea officially stated on November 1st (KST) that WHO announced that MFDS has been listed as

WHO-Listed Authority (as of October 26, 2023) on October 31, 2023 (local time in Geneva).

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