- 2020.10.19
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Overview of Aflatoxin-related Import Regulations in Japan
This report summarizes the legal basis for Japan’s aflatoxin regulations for imported agricultural products. Aflatoxin regulations stem from different……
- 2020.10.18
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Japan Develops a New Standard for Finger Jointed Lumber for Post and Beam Construction
Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) proposed a new Japan Agricultural Standard (JAS) for “finger jointed lumber” used for s……
- 2020.10.15
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GE Labeling Requirements for Products with Enhanced Nutrition
In most cases Japan’s Food Labeling Law does not require genetically engineered (GE) food labeling for highly processed food products that contain no ……
- 2020.10.14
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Dairy and Products Annual
Fluid milk production is projected to increase around one percent in 2020 and 2021 as increased numbers of young heifers born in 2018 and 2019 start m……
- 2020.09.28
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MAFF Lowers Planned Butter Imports by 30 Percent
On September 25, the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries (MAFF) announced that it would lower planned imports of butter to 14,000 metric ……
- 2020.09.18
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Grain and Feed Update
Feed production is projected to increase slightly, reflecting stable livestock production and a slight increase in poultry production. Corn consumptio……
- 2020.09.18
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Japan Proposes to Revise Eligibility for Biomass Feed-In Tariff Program
Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) invites public comments on its proposal to shorten the eligibility window for previously approv……
- 2020.09.07
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Japanese Processed Fruit Market 2020
Demand for processed fruit in Japan has held steady amidst an overall decline in fresh fruit consumption due to an aging and declining population. Thi……
- 2020.08.28
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Poultry and Products Annual
Japan’s chicken production in 2021 is projected to continue steady growth in order to meet increasing household demand during the COVID-19 pandemic. T……
- 2020.08.17
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Stone Fruit Annual
Japan’s MY 2020/21 cherry production rebounds, while unfavorable weather conditions reduce peach harvest. U.S. sweet cherry exports to Japan are expec……