- 2022.01.13
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Japan: Japan Opens Public Comment Period on Food Additive Labeling Guidelines
Japan’s Consumer Affairs Agency invites public comments on its newly proposed guidelines for “additive-free” labeling. The comment period will close o……
- 2022.01.11
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Japan Beef Market Analysis and Consumer Expenditure Patterns
This report provides an analysis on beef consumption trends, household expenditure patterns, and international visitor consumption patterns that have ……
- 2021.12.23
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Japan 245th Food Safety Group
Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) proposed revisions to Japan’s maximum residue levels for 7 agricultural chemicals (Sulfoxaflor, ……
- 2021.12.22
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Japan Proposes GI Protection for 28 UK-Produced Food Products
Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) opened a public comment period for 28 proposed geographical indications (GIs) for food ……
- 2021.12.22
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Japan Proposes GI Protection for Ten Alcoholic Beverages from the United Kingdom
Japan’s National Tax Agency (NTA) published a list of 10 proposed geographical indications (GIs) for alcoholic beverages from the United Kingdom. NTA ……
- 2021.12.21
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USJTA TRQs Underutilized in First Half of JFY 2021
The U.S.-Japan Trade Agreement (USJTA), which entered into force on January 1, 2020, improved market access for U.S. products through the creation of ……
- 2021.12.21
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Exporter Guide Annual
The Japanese food market was valued at $789 billion in 2020 with retail sales accounting for $474 billion (60 percent) and foodservice sales accountin……
- 2021.12.20
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Citrus Annual
Japan’s mandarin production continues to decline amidst labor shortages and reduced consumption. Shipping challenges and rising prices are projected t……
- 2021.12.20
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Biofuels Annual
FAS/Tokyo expects Japan’s imports of bioethanol to stay steady in line with Japan’s long-standing annual target for on-road biofuel of 500 million lit……
- 2021.12.17
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Malt Market Overview and TRQ Administration Update
Japan imports approximately 500,000 metric tons of malt annually, which accounts for nearly 90 percent of total demand. While overall beer consumption……