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Japan to Implement New Policy on Food Contact Materials

Dec 05, 2023
Rose Hong
1.Japan officially announces the Positive List for food utensils, containers, and packaging, which will be valid after the official implementation date June 1, 2025.
2.MHLW updates the positive list management scope of synthetic resins.

On November 30, 2023, the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) of Japan issued Notification No. 324, officially announcing the Positive List (PL) for food utensils, containers, and packaging from June 1, 2025. Additionally, partial modifications have been made, including elimination, consolidation of substance names, and changes in restrictions, as a result of updating the PL management scope for synthetic resins. These modifications will also come into force on June 1, 2025.

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