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2025.12.19

Biotechnology and Other New Production Technologies Annual

This report provides the latest status of consumption, regulation, public perception, research, development, production, government policy, and use of……

2025.12.19

Update for the Discussion on Safety Standards for Cell Cultured Foods in Japan

The Consumer Affairs Agency of the Government of Japan convened additional meetings of the “Food Sanitation Standards Council, Newly Developed Food In……

2025.12.04

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……

2025.11.19

The 271st Japan Food Safety Group Outcomes

The Consumer Affairs Agency (CAA) of Japan has proposed revisions to Japan’s specifications and standards for mineral waters by establishing compositi……

2025.11.19

The 270th Japan Food Safety Group Outcomes

The Consumer Affairs Agency (CAA) of Japan proposed revisions for Japan’s maximum residue levels for seven agricultural chemicals (Benzyladenine, Isoc……

2025.09.30

269th Food Safety Group Meeting Outcomes

The Consumer Affairs Agency (CAA) of Japan has proposed a mandate that manufacturers of enzymes used as food additives provide the biological names of……

2025.06.18

267th Japan Food Safety Group Meeting Outcomes

The Consumer Affairs Agency (CAA) of Japan proposed revisions of Japan’s maximum residue levels for five agricultural chemicals (Esprocarb, Ethaboxam,……

2025.05.07

Japan Invites Public Comments on the Revision of the Safety Regulations of Feeds and Feed Additives Using Biotechnology

On April 16, 2025, the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) of the Government of Japan opened a domestic public comment period on it……

2025.04.14

The 266th Japan Food Safety Group Outcomes

The Consumer Affairs Agency (CAA) of Japan proposed revisions of Japan’s maximum residue levels for four agricultural chemicals (Butachlor, Etofenprox……

2025.04.11

Japan Lifts Mandatory Aflatoxin Testing on Compliant US Almonds

On April 1, 2025, Japan formally lifted the mandatory aflatoxin testing requirements on U.S. almonds compliant with the new almond export protocol. He……

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