Enforcement Ordinance of the Law Concerning Standardization and Proper Labelling of Agricultural and Forest Products (Ordinance No. 291 of 1951). Country/Territory Japan Document type Regulation Date 2000 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Food & nutrition, Forestry, Cultivated plants Keyword Packaging/labelling Standards Timber Geographical area Asia, Eastern Asia Entry into force notes The Ordinance commenced on 10 June 2000 whereas the 9 clauses after article 20 commenced on 1 April 2001. Abstract This Ordinance concerns standardization and the labelling of agricultural and forest products. Article 1 lists the relevant products including raw silk, timber and plywood. There are provisions relating to grading to be carried out by registered grading organizations and certification of manufacturers. Article 10 refers to fees for the registration of registered grading organizations. Full text English References - Legislation Implements Act on Standardization and Proper Quality Labelling of Agricultural and Forestry Products, 1950 (Act No. 175 of 1950). Legislation | Japan | 1950 (2009) Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Packaging/labelling, Certification, Standards Source: FAO, FAOLEX