South Korea's MFDS built SAFE-i24, an automated electronic document-screening system for imports of low-risk, repeat food shipments. Piloted in 2022–2023, a 2024 survey found 95% of 273 importers rated it positively; the OECD selected it as a 2026 government-innovation case.
food safety, customs, regulatory compliance, digital government
Context
South Korea's MFDS built SAFE-i24 to automatically screen import-declaration documents for repeatedly imported, low-risk foods and issue automatic import confirmations, piloted November 2022–September 2023.
Results
An April 2024 survey of 273 importers found about 95% rated the automatic screening positively, and the OECD selected SAFE-i24 as a government-innovation case study in March 2026, but this satisfaction survey is the strongest published evidence to date — independent measurement of error rates, fraud caught or processing-time savings has not been published.
Implementation
Indicative cost
Low (< €50k)
Time to results
Short (< 1 year)
Staffing & skills
Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS)
Conditions for success
Scope limited to repeatedly imported, pre-classified low-risk product categories
Commonly funded by
National / regional programmes
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