This report provides an overview of Japan’s regulations and standards for foods and agricultural products. New to this report are updates for heat-treated poultry from designated establishments and the expansion of organic equivalence agreements to include alcoholic beverages such as grape wines. For more information on Japan’s certification requirements, see the FAIRS Export Certificate Report for Japan. For updates and developments in Japan’s regulations and standards for foods and agricultural products, check the USDA Japan website at www.usdajapan.org.