- 2024.05.31
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Japan Seeks Public Comments for the Amendment of Positive List of Synthetic Resin Used for Food Apparatus Containers and Packaging
The Government of Japan (GOJ) has opened the public comment period for the “amendment of positive list of synthetic resins used for food apparatus, co……
- 2024.05.20
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Japan 260th Food Safety Group
The Consumer Affairs Agency (CAA) of Japan proposed revisions to Japan’s maximum residue levels for seven agricultural chemicals (Benthiavalicarb-isop……
- 2024.05.16
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TRQ Allocation Rates for FTAs in JFY 2023
Since 2018, Japan has implemented three large-scale free trade agreements (FTA) with major economies: the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for ……
- 2024.05.16
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Wine Additive Approvals Under the EU-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement
In 2019, the EU-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) entered into force. As a result, Japan approved 16 new wine additives that were previously ……
- 2024.02.13
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Japan Ministry of Agriculture Invites Comments on Assessment and Labeling Guidelines for GHG Reduction for Agricultural Products
On February 7, Japan Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) published a draft guideline for assessment and labeling of greenhouse gas ……
- 2023.12.14
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Japan 259th Food Safety Group
Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) proposed revisions to Japan’s maximum residue levels for 5 agricultural chemicals (Flonicamid, F……
- 2023.11.13
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Agricultural Biotechnology Annual
This report provides the latest status of consumption, regulation, public perception, research, development, production, and use of agricultural biote……
- 2023.11.09
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Japan Proposes GI Protection for Single Malt Welsh Whisky from UK
Japan’s National Tax Agency (NTA) proposed to recognize Single Malt Welsh Whisky as a geographical indication (GI) alcoholic beverage from the United ……
- 2023.11.02
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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……
- 2023.10.17
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USJTA Treatment for Fats and Oils 2023
The U.S.-Japan Trade Agreement (USJTA) entered Year 5 of the agreement implementation on April 1, 2023. This report is one in a series of product brie……