[Press Release, Jun 19, 2020 / unofficial translation] Ministry to promote nutrition labeling for food franchises favored by children - Advance legislation notice made on partial amendment of the Enforcement Decree of the 「Special Act on the Management of Children's Dietary Lifestyle」 - □ The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (Minister Lee Eui-Kyung) said it will make an advance legislation notice on June 19 of a revision of the Enforcement Decree of the 「Special Act on the Management of Children's Dietary Lifestyle」 to make it mandatory for more than 50 franchise stores which cook and sell children's favorite food* to display nutritional ingredients and allergy-causing ingredients in their products. * Children's favorite food: Hamburger, pizza, ice cream, and other preferred or frequently eaten food products by children ○ Large franchises with more than 100 stores have been labeling nutritional ingredients* and allergy-causing ingredients** on their products in order to satisfy consumers' right to know and ensure a healthy and safe diet. * Nutrients: five kinds such as calories, protein, saturated fat, sugar and sodium ** Allergy-causing raw materials: 22 kinds including eggs (only from poultry), milk, peanuts, wheat and shrimp □ The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety said it will continue to strengthen information dissemination so that children can eat safe and well-nourished foods. ○ More details are available on the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety's website (www.mfds.go.kr> Act/Data > Legislative Information > Advanced Legislative/Administrative Notice), and individuals and organizations can submit their opinions through the Center for Public Participation in Legislation (http://opinion.lawmaking.go.kr).