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Food Safety Basic Act
Local Title:
食品安全基本法
Country/Region:
Japan
Competent Authority:
Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare
Type:
Regulation
Status:
In force
Release Date:
2019-12-04
Implementation Date:
2021-06-01
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; Pet food; Others
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JA
 Official Food Safety Basic Act (JP)
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 External Food Safety Basic Act (EN)
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Summary

This regulation is applicable to all food products in Japan. It includes general principle, basic direction for policy formulation, and food safety commission.

History
2019-12-04
Food Safety Basic Act
In force
Release Date: 2019-12-04
Implementation Date : 2021-06-01
2018-06-15
Food Safety Basic Act
Invalid
Release Date: 2018-06-15
Implementation Date : 2018-12-01
2015-09-18
Food Safety Basic Act
Invalid
Release Date: 2015-09-18
Implementation Date : 2016-04-01
2003-06-11
Food Safety Basic Act
Invalid
Release Date: 2003-06-11
Implementation Date : 2003-06-11
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