The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) regulates Korea’s pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and narcotics/psychotropics. KOBDi surfaces MFDS license data inside each Business Profile → Licenses so you can quickly verify regulated activities.
What you can see in Business Profiles
- Whether an MFDS license is held
- License type (e.g., Medicinal Product, Cosmetics Manufacturing, Narcotics Manufacturer)
- Registration date and License number
- Status: Active / Not Active
Main license families (quick map)
- Pharmaceuticals — manufacturing/import of medicinal products and quasi-drugs.
- Cosmetics — manufacturing and market distribution.
- Narcotics / Psychotropics — controlled substances.
Why this matters
Operating in these fields typically requires MFDS authorization. The license view helps you confirm a company’s regulated role (e.g., seller vs. manufacturer vs. importer) and its current status at a glance.
Coverage in KOBDi: The KOBDi database includes Korean businesses with MFDS-regulated licenses across pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and narcotics/psychotropics. This information appears on each Business Profile page, and companies with these licenses can be found via the KOBDi Korea Industry Search.