- 2020.07.07
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New GI Protections Proposed for EU Agricultural Products
On July 7, 2020, Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) published a list of 21 proposed geographical indications (GIs) for agr……
- 2020.07.06
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233rd Food Safety Group
On July 3, 2020, Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) announced revisions to Japan’s maximum residue levels for Imazapyr, Tolpyralate……
- 2020.07.02
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Retail Foods
In 2019, the total value of all retail food and beverage (F&B) sales in Japan fell 1.3 percent to ¥52,669 ($483.2 billion). The top category is superm……
- 2020.06.30
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Introduction of Mandatory Plastic Bag Fee Creates Opportunities for Bioplastic
From July 1, 2020, Japan will require all retailers to charge a fee for the use of plastic shopping bags, with the exception of biodegradable plastic ……
- 2020.06.29
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Japan Temporarily Increases Phytosanitary Inspections of Select US Products
Travel restrictions stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic have precluded required on-site inspections of seven U.S. plant exports by Japanese authoritie……
- 2020.06.29
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Japan Temporarily Increases Phytosanitary Inspections of Select US Products
Travel restrictions stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic have precluded required on-site inspections of seven U.S. plant exports by Japanese authoritie……
- 2020.06.25
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Japan Recognizes US HACCP System for Meat and Poultry
On May 29, Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare (MHLW) confirmed that the U.S. Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) system fo……
- 2020.06.18
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Japan Invites Comments on Revised Carbon Intensity Value for Gasoline
Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) announced a proposal to increase the greenhouse gas emission value for gasoline to 88.74 g-CO2e……
- 2020.06.18
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Japan Translates Positive List of Food Packaging and Container Substances
On June 1, 2020, Japan implemented the positive list system for food container and packaging materials with a five-year transition period. This report……
- 2020.06.16
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Japanese Food Manufacturers Expand Overseas Amid Labor Crunch
Japan’s food manufacturing output has remained strong despite a long-term decline in domestic agricultural production. However, demographic challenges……