- 2020.11.18
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MHLW Proposes Limiting SRM Scope for Domestic Cattle
On November 12, Japan’s Food Safety Commission (FSC) Prion Subcommittee began its review of a proposal by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (……
- 2020.11.18
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Guidance on Shipping Individual Small-Sized Samples to Japanese Buyers
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a reduction in large trade shows where buyers generally sample and research new food and beverage products. Additiona……
- 2020.11.13
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Japan 237th Food Safety Group
Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) announced revisions to Japan’s maximum residue levels for Ethaboxam, Tioxazafen, Fenbuconazole, ……
- 2020.11.07
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Biofuels Annual
To meet its 2020 biofuel target amid declining gasoline demand due to COVID-19, Japan increases its average bioethanol blend rate to 1.9 percent. Japa……
- 2020.11.05
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Policies and Procedures for Genome Edited Food and Agricultural Products
The Government of Japan has completed and published guidelines for handling food and agricultural products derived from genome editing technology. The……
- 2020.11.05
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HPAI Detected in Commercial Layer Flock in Kagawa
On November 5, Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries confirmed a detection of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a commerci……
- 2020.10.27
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Japan Grants Market Access for All Varieties of US In-Shell Walnuts
From September 16, 2020, Japan allows imports of all varieties of U.S. in-shell walnuts to Japan.
- 2020.10.19
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Overview of Aflatoxin-related Import Regulations in Japan
This report summarizes the legal basis for Japan’s aflatoxin regulations for imported agricultural products. Aflatoxin regulations stem from different……
- 2020.10.18
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Japan Develops a New Standard for Finger Jointed Lumber for Post and Beam Construction
Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) proposed a new Japan Agricultural Standard (JAS) for “finger jointed lumber” used for s……
- 2020.10.16
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Japan 236th Food Safety Group
Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare announced revisions to Japan’s maximum residue levels for Chlorpyrifos, Diethofencarb, Myclobutanil, Py……