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