- 2020.05.26
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Japan Temporarily Accepts Electronic Copies of Phytosanitary Certificates for Horticultural Imports
On April 23, 2020, in response to COVID-19 air travel disruptions, Japan notified the World Trade Organization via G/SPS/N/JPN/755 that Japan would te……
- 2020.05.26
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COVID-19 Impacts on Food Distribution in Japan – Update II
Hotel, restaurant, and institutional (HRI) sales fell to unprecedented lows in April, with consumers staying home and tourism halted during the seven-……
- 2020.05.26
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Japan Accepts the Revised Washington State Sanitary Certificate for Fresh Oysters
From June 1, 2020, Japan will require the use of a revised sanitary certificate for fresh oyster exports. Washington State Department of Health amende……
- 2020.05.19
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Number of Women Farmers in Japan Continues to Decline
Recent demographic data indicates a reversal in the traditional gender ratio of Japanese farmers. Historically, women farmers outnumbered male farmers……
- 2020.05.19
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Japan will Enforce Revised Quarantine Pest List in November 2020
Japan notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) that the revised quarantine pest list proposed via WTO/SPS/N/JPN/712 will enter into force on Novemb……
- 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……
- 2020.05.13
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MAFF Increases COVID-19 Dairy Support Payments
Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) announced additional support payments for dairy producers to redirect excess milk suppl……
- 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……