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Order for Enforcement of the Food Sanitation Act

Local Title
食品衛生法施行令
Country/Region
Japan
Competent Authority
Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare
Type
Regulation
Status
In force
Release Date
2024-11-01
Implementation Date
2025-04-01

This Order applies to food and food additives. It establishes detailed implementing provisions to give effect to the Food Sanitation Act, including standards for business facilities (such as food service establishments and meat retailers), requirements for food sanitation testing facilities and personnel, detailed rules under the positive list system, and procedures for conducting inspections and tests, to ensure effective enforcement and protection of public health. 

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