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.

Latest Updates：

On August 25, 2025, Japan's Consumer Affairs Agency (CAA) announced Notice No. 460, amending the Specifications and Standards for Foods, Food Additives, etc. The revisions include deleting 31 existing additives and making targeted modifications to certain specifications for four substances. The amendments took immediate effect upon announcement.

Contents:

Part 1. Food

Part 2. Food additives

Part 3.  Utensils, containers and packaging

Part 4. Toys

Part 5. Cleaning agents (detergents)