- 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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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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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……
- 2020.05.12
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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……
- 2020.05.01
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Japan To Implement a Positive List System for Food Packaging and Container Substances
On April 28, 2020, the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) of Japan publicly announced the list of substances to be included in Japan’s new ……
- 2020.04.30
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Japan To Revise Criteria for Beef Marukin Support Payments
Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries is expected to revise the calculation method for payments under the Beef Marukin program which……
- 2020.04.28
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ALIC Releases Additional Details on Cattle and Dairy Supports
On April 20, Japan’s Agriculture and Livestock Industries Corporation (ALIC) announced additional details of the supports it will provide to cattle fa……