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Food Labeling Standards

Local Title
食品表示基準
Country/Region
Japan
Competent Authority
Consumer Affairs Agency
Type
Standard
Status
Invalid
Release Date
2023-03-09
Implementation Date
2023-03-09

On March 9, 2023, Japan's Consumer Affairs Agency (CAA) issued Office Order No. 15, announcing that walnuts have been officially listed as mandatory allergy labels. The transition period ends on March 31, 2025.

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

  • Chapter 1 General principle

  • Chapter 2 Manufactured food

  • Chapter 3 Fresh food 

  • Chapter 4 Additive

  • Chapter 5 Others

  • Annex

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