Trusted for Export to Japan & Korea: What Standards Must Be Met?

June 1, 2026

Trusted for Export to Japan & Korea: What Standards Must Be Met?

Hunay Fried Onions have been exported to Japan, South Korea, Canada, and Singapore. Learn the strict standards Indonesian food products must meet to enter international markets.

When we received our first export order to Japan, our team realized one thing: international food standards are very different from local ones. Japan and South Korea are two of the countries with the strictest food regulations in the world.

The journey from a local fried onion product to an export product did not happen overnight. It required a long process, multiple certifications, and consistent quality maintenance.


Why Are Japan and Korea So Strict?

Japan (Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare):

  • All imported products must pass food quarantine inspections
  • Pesticide residue limits are stricter than Codex Alimentarius standards
  • Testing for mycotoxins, heavy metals, and contaminants is mandatory per batch
  • Labels must be in Japanese with complete nutritional information

South Korea (Ministry of Food and Drug Safety):

  • HACCP system is mandatory for all food production facilities
  • Pesticide residue testing for 400+ different compounds
  • Raw material traceability certification down to the farmer level


Our Certifications

1. Halal MUI

Mandatory certification for food products entering the global Muslim market.

2. BPOM

The minimum requirement for food products distributed in Indonesia and for export.

3. ISO 9001:2015

International quality management system certification — ensuring every production step is documented and auditable.

4. HACCP

Mandatory requirement for export to Japan and Korea. Every potential physical, chemical, and biological contamination is identified and controlled.

5. GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice)

From facility cleanliness and raw material management to employee personal hygiene.


What Does This Mean for Local Consumers?

The certifications we hold for export markets far exceed the minimum standards for local food products. When you buy Hunay Fried Onions, you get a product held to the same standard as what's shipped to consumers in Japan and Korea.

Not two different quality levels — one standard for all.


Trust Is Built on Consistency

Our export customers in Japan don't buy once and stop. They repeat order because the quality they receive is consistent.

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