The Korea Food and Drug Administration (KFDA) has announced the launch of a food recall and sales suspension notification service through its national assistant, 'Guppi.' This service allows consumers to quickly access food safety information without having to search for it separately.
Starting July 28, the KFDA will provide notifications about food recalls and sales suspensions through the Guppi service. This initiative aims to help the public access relevant information more quickly and conveniently when food safety issues arise.
Previously, consumers had to check recall and sales suspension information posted on the Food Safety Korea website or subscribe to the KFDA's 'Recall Notification Service' to receive updates via KakaoTalk or text messages. However, accessing the website directly or waiting approximately three hours for notifications through the recall service posed inconveniences for consumers seeking timely information.
To address these issues, the KFDA has collaborated with the Ministry of the Interior and Safety to introduce the new notification service via Guppi. Citizens interested in using the service can apply through the Guppi website, the mobile app offering Guppi services, or the Food Safety Korea website to receive relevant information directly on their preferred app.
This service will apply to food recalls and sales suspensions that occur from July 28, 2026, onward.
The KFDA expects that this service will help the public quickly verify recall and sales suspension information, thereby preventing the purchase or consumption of affected products.
Additionally, the KFDA plans to continue improving the methods of providing food safety information to ensure that citizens can access it more easily and quickly, while also promoting the use of the food recall and sales suspension notification service.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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