- 2020.11.18
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MHLW Proposes Limiting SRM Scope for Domestic Cattle
On November 12, Japan’s Food Safety Commission (FSC) Prion Subcommittee began its review of a proposal by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (……
- 2020.11.07
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Biofuels Annual
To meet its 2020 biofuel target amid declining gasoline demand due to COVID-19, Japan increases its average bioethanol blend rate to 1.9 percent. Japa……
- 2020.11.05
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HPAI Detected in Commercial Layer Flock in Kagawa
On November 5, Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries confirmed a detection of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a commerci……
- 2020.10.27
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Japan Grants Market Access for All Varieties of US In-Shell Walnuts
From September 16, 2020, Japan allows imports of all varieties of U.S. in-shell walnuts to Japan.
- 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……