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Food Labeling Act
Local Title:
食品表示法
Country/Region:
Japan
Competent Authority:
Consumer Affairs Agency
Type:
Regulation
Status:
In force
Release Date:
2022-06-17
Implementation Date:
2025-06-01
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; Others
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JA
 Official Food Labeling Act
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Summary

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

  • Chapter 1 General

  • Chapter 2 Food Labeling Standards

  • Chapter 3 Measures against improper labeling

  • Chapter 4 Injunction Request and Offer

  • Chapter 5 Others

  • Chapter 6 Punishment

  • Annex

History
2022-06-17
Food Labeling Act
In force
Release Date: 2022-06-17
Implementation Date : 2025-06-01
2018-12-14
Food Labeling Act
Invalid
Release Date: 2018-12-14
Implementation Date : 2021-06-01
2017-06-23
Food Labeling Act
Invalid
Release Date: 2017-06-23
Implementation Date : 2018-04-01
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