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KIST and MFDS Sign MOU to Enhance Regulatory Science Capabilities (August 8, 2024)
- Date : 2024-08-08
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KIST and MFDS Sign MOU to Enhance Regulatory Science Capabilities
Seoul, August 8, 2023 –KIST (President: Sang Rok Oh) announced the signing of an MOU with the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS; Minister: Yu-Kyoung Oh) to strengthen research and collaboration in various fields including food, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, narcotics, and cosmetics in order to strengthen regulatory science capabilities based on specialized expertise.
Key aspects of the MOU include:
- ▲ Identifying and planning collaborative research projects and providing technical consultation in fields such as food, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, narcotics, and cosmetics.
- ▲ Promoting mutual cooperation and joint research on national R&D projects.
- ▲ Establishing international standards through global collaboration with organizations such as WHO, OECD, and UNODC.
- ▲ Sharing the latest research information and trends domestically and internationally.
- ▲ Joint utilization of research facilities and equipment.
Notably, KIST and MFDS have embarked on a joint research initiative with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) starting this August. This initiative aims to elevate the "Narcotic Dependence Testing Guidelines," developed by the MFDS in 2023, to a UN guideline. This joint research effort is significant as it will establish the first international standards for narcotic dependence assessment techniques and result indicators.
KIST President Sang Rok Oh expressed his hope for this collaboration, stating, “We look forward to seeing successful research outcomes come about as a result of this MOU and will continue to conduct research that benefits the public, leveraging KIST’s advanced scientific research capabilities in partnership with MFDS.”
MFDS Minister Yu-Kyoung Oh remarked, “We hope this agreement will lead to a robust collaborative relationship between MFDS and KIST, fostering mutual growth. Moving forward, MFDS will continue to develop policies and ensure the safety of food, pharmaceuticals, and other products through scientific evidence.”