- 2020.05.14
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Japan Invites Public Comment for La France Pear GI
The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) approved the geographical indication (GI) application for the Yamagata La France pear on Ap……
- 2020.05.12
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Most MRL Import Violations Due to Lack of Harmonization
Of 117 violations reported in U.S. products since 2007, 75 percent of all non-compliance cases resulted from Japan’s lack of specific maximum residue ……
- 2020.05.01
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Japanese Farmers Eligible for COVID-19 Related Tax Relief
Japanese farmers, foresters, and fishermen whose income from sales decreased over 30 percent for any month between February and October of 2020 are el……
- 2020.05.01
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Farmers Eligible for COVID-19 Cash Allowance
Japan's farmers, foresters, and fishermen are eligible for cash allowances from Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry to help sustain busin……
- 2020.05.01
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Japan To Implement a Positive List System for Food Packaging and Container Substances
On April 28, 2020, the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) of Japan publicly announced the list of substances to be included in Japan’s new ……
- 2020.04.30
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Japan To Revise Criteria for Beef Marukin Support Payments
Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries is expected to revise the calculation method for payments under the Beef Marukin program which……
- 2020.04.28
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ALIC Releases Additional Details on Cattle and Dairy Supports
On April 20, Japan’s Agriculture and Livestock Industries Corporation (ALIC) announced additional details of the supports it will provide to cattle fa……
- 2020.04.26
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MAFF 2020 Supplementary Budget for COVID-19 Response
As part of the Government of Japan’s COVID-19 emergency economic package, the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) is expected to re……
- 2020.04.24
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Japan to Accept Official Copies of Export Certificates
On April 21, 2020, Japan notified the World Trade Organization via G/SPS/N/JPN/755 of temporary measures to accept scanned or hard copies of export ce……
- 2020.04.23
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Food Additive Labeling Public Comment Period Announced
Japan’s Consumer Affairs Agency (CAA) plans to remove the terms “artificial” and “synthetic” for sweeteners, colorings, preservatives, and flavors fro……