This standard applies to food,  food additives, packaging, etc., specifies product design, manufacturing conditions, and inspection results. Any food products, food additives or packaging that fail to conform to these established quality criteria are deemed substandard and are prohibited from being distributed or sold in the Japanese market.

Contents:

Part 1. Food;

A General food ingredient standards

B. General Food Manufacturing, Processing and Preparation Standards

C. General Food Preservation Standards

D. Terms

Part 2. Food additives;

A. General provisions

B. General tests methods

C. Reagents, test solutions, etc

D. Ingredient Standards and Storage Standards

E. Manufacturing Standards

F. Usage Criteria

Part 3.  Utensils, containers and packaging;

A. General standards

B. General test methods

C. Reagents and test solutions

D. Specifications for different materials

E. Specifications for special purpose products

F. Special Manufacturing Standards

Part 4. Toys;

A. Standards for toys and its ingredients

B. Manufacturing standards

Part 5. Cleaning agents (detergents);

A. Cleaning agents (detergents)

B. Standards for use