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Act on Japanese Agricultural Standards
Local Title:
日本農林規格等に関する法律
Country/Region:
Japan
Competent Authority:
The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries of Japan
Type:
Standard
Status:
In force
Release Date:
2017-06-23
Implementation Date:
2018-04-01
Applicable Scope:
Aquatic & aquatic products; Alcoholic products; Bakery food; Beverage; Candy products; Condiment; Egg & egg products; Food additive; Food for special dietary uses; Frozen drinks; Fruits & vegetables; Grain & grain products; Health food; Infant formula food; Meat & meat products; Milk & milk products; Nutrition fortifier; Oil & oil products; Others
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Summary

This regulation is applicable to all food products in Japan. It includes:

  • Chapter I General Provisions

  • Chapter II Enactment of Japanese Agricultural Standards 

  • Chapter III Grading in Accordance with Japanese Agricultural Standards

  • Chapter IV Testing in Accordance with Japanese Agricultural Standards

  • Chapter V Proper Quality Labeling of Agricultural and Forestry Products Excluding Food and Drinks 

  • Chapter VI Miscellaneous Provisions

  • Chapter VII Penal Provisions 

  • Supplementary Provisions


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