- 2024.11.06
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Dairy and Products Annual
FAS/Tokyo projects that Japan's fluid milk production will decline in 2025, primarily due to a decrease in the milking cow population anticipated from……
- 2024.10.30
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FAIRS Export Certificate Report Annual
This report lists major export certificates required by the Japanese government to export food and agricultural products from the United States to Jap……
- 2024.10.18
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263rd Japan Food Safety Group
The Consumer Affairs Agency (CAA) of Japan proposed two sets of revisions. One is for Japan’s maximum residue levels for seven agricultural chemicals ……
- 2024.10.16
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FAIRS Country Report Annual
This report provides an overview of Japan’s regulations and standards for foods and agricultural products. For more information on Japan's certificati……
- 2024.10.15
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Japan Has Proposed Organizations That Can Issue Certification Documents Under the Revised Clean Wood Act
On October 7, 2024, Japan's Forestry Agency proposed the list of organizations which the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries would like to……
- 2024.10.07
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Japan Exempts Genetically Engineered Soybean with Familiar Trait from Domestic Field Trial Requirements
On September 19, 2024, the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) of the Government of Japan (GOJ) announced the exemption of domestic……
- 2024.09.25
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Grain and Feed Update
FAS/Tokyo estimates lower wheat and barley production in Marketing Year (MY)2024/25 from the previous year as unfavorable weather conditions and disea……
- 2024.09.23
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Retail Foods Annual
The retail industry in Japan remained stable despite the continued strength of the U.S. dollar vs. the Japanese yen. To drive demand, retailers have s……
- 2024.09.20
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Japan Registered Foreign GI Products to Boost Exports
On August 27, 2024, Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries (MAFF) registered geographical indication (GI) protection for Pineapple H……
- 2024.09.17
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Rice Supply Shortage Disrupts Consumers in Japan
Throughout summer 2024, Japan has been grappling with a table rice shortage resulting in empty supermarket as demand outpaced production for the last ……