- 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……
- 2025.12.19
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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
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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
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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
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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……