- 2026.10.14
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Japan Discusses the Regulatory Handling of Biotech Stacked Events
On September 30, 2026, the Consumer Affairs Agency of Japan held a meeting of the Genetically Modified Food Expert Committee. One of the topics discus……
- 2026.09.04
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The 276th Japan Food Safety Group Outcomes
The Consumer Affairs Agency (CAA) of Japan has proposed revisions to Japan’s maximum residue levels (MRLs) on five agricultural chemicals (Chlorantran……
- 2026.07.06
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The 275th Japan Food Safety Group Outcomes
On July 1, 2026, the Consumer Affairs Agency (CAA) of Japan proposed revisions to Japan’s maximum residue levels (MRLs) for 5 agricultural chemicals (……
- 2026.06.12
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Spring 2026 Update for the Discussion on Safety Standards for Cell Cultured Foods in Japan
This report provides an update on the discussions regarding the regulation of cell-cultured foods in the Consumer Affairs Agency of Japan between Dece……
- 2026.05.29
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Japan Amends Food System Act to Promote Fair Pricing in Food Supply Chain
The Government of Japan amended the Food System Act in April 2026 to promote cost-based price formation in the food supply chain. Aiming to deter belo……
- 2026.04.24
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The 274th Japan Food Safety Group Outcomes
The Consumer Affairs Agency (CAA) of Japan has proposed revisions to Japan’s maximum residue levels (MRLs) for six agricultural chemicals (Kasugamycin……
- 2026.04.24
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The 273rd Japan Food Safety Group Outcomes
The Consumer Affairs Agency (CAA) of Japan has proposed revisions to Japan’s maximum residue levels (MRLs) for four agricultural chemicals (Propamocar……
- 2026.01.07
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FAIRS Country Report Annual
This report provides an overview of Japan’s regulations and standards for foods and agricultural products. New to this report are updates for heat-tre……
- 2025.12.31
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The 272nd Japan Food Safety Group Outcomes
The Consumer Affairs Agency (CAA) of Japan has proposed revisions to Japan’s maximum residue levels (MRLs) for eight agricultural chemicals (Afidopyro……
- 2025.12.19
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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……