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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
Applicable Scope:
Aquatic & aquatic products; Bakery food; Beverage; Condiment; Food additive; Food contact materials; Meat & meat products; Milk & milk products; Oil & oil products
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JA
Official Order for Enforcement of the Food Sanitation Act
Order for Enforcement of the Food Sanitation Act
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Summary

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. 

History
2024-11-01
Order for Enforcement of the Food Sanitation Act
In force
Release Date: 2024-11-01
Implementation Date : 2025-04-01
2024-03-29
Invalid
Release Date: 2024-03-29
Implementation Date : 2024-04-01
2019-10-09
Invalid
Release Date: 2019-10-09
Implementation Date : 2021-06-01
2017-09-01
Invalid
Release Date: 2017-09-01
Implementation Date : 2019-04-01
2015-03-31
Invalid
Release Date: 2015-03-31
Implementation Date : 2015-04-01
2006-04-28
Invalid
Release Date: 2006-04-28
Implementation Date : 2006-05-01
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