Food, Agriculture and Rural Areas Basic Act (Act No. 106 of 1999). Country/Territory Japan Document type Legislation Date 1999 (2005) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Agricultural & rural development, Food & nutrition Keyword Basic legislation Agricultural development Institution Policy/planning Gender and natural resources Sustainable development Food quality control/food safety Hygiene/sanitary procedures International trade Processing/handling Food security Geographical area Asia, Eastern Asia Entry into force notes This Act enters into force on the date of its promulgation. Abstract This Law provides for the implementation of policies on food, agriculture and on rural areas. It consists of 4 Chapters divided into 43 articles, and of Supplementary provisions: General provisions (I); Basic policies (II); Administrative organs and relevant organizations (III); The Council for Food, Agriculture and Rural Area Policies (IV). Full text English Website www.cas.go.jp