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Japanese Agricultural Standards for Organic Processed Foods
Local Title:
有機加工食品の日本農林規格
Country/Region:
Japan
Competent Authority:
The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries of Japan
Type:
Standard
Status:
In force
Release Date:
2024-07-01
Implementation Date:
2024-07-01
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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Official Japanese Agricultural Standards for Organic Processed Foods
Japanese Agricultural Standards for Organic Processed Foods
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Summary

The purpose of this standard is to establish standards for methods of producing organic processed foods. It includes:

1. Scope of Application

2. Referenced Standards

3. Terms and Definitions

4. Principles for the Production of Organic Processed Foods

5. Production Methods

  5.1 Raw Materials and Additives (including processing aids)

  5.2 Usage Ratios of Raw Materials and Additives

  5.3 Control of Manufacturing, Processing, Packaging, Storage, and Other Operations

6. Labeling

  6.1 Product Name Labeling

  6.2 Labeling of Raw Materials

  • Annex A (Mandatory): Additives (for organic processed foods other than alcoholic beverages)

  • Annex B (Mandatory): Additives (for organic alcoholic beverages)

  • Annex C (Mandatory): Agents (e.g., sanitizers or other auxiliary substances)

History
2024-07-01
Japanese Agricultural Standards for Organic Processed Foods
In force
Release Date: 2024-07-01
Implementation Date : 2024-07-01
2022-09-01
Invalid
Release Date: 2022-09-01
Implementation Date : 2022-10-01
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