Food Sanitation Act (Act No. 233 of 1947).

Subject

Food & nutrition

Keyword

Beverages Food quality control/food safety Food additives Hygiene/sanitary procedures Packaging/labelling Processing/handling Standards International trade Inspection Certification Authorization/permit

Geographical area

Asia, Eastern Asia

Entry into force notes

This Law enters into force on 1 January 1948.

Abstract

This Law prescribes provisions in order to prevent the occurence of health hazards arising from human consumption of food. Articles 5 to 10 deal with matters related to the prohibition of sale of food and food additives which may injure human health. The Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare may establish standards for methods of manufacturing, processing, preparing or preserving food and food additives intended for sale. Prohibition of sale, etc. of toxic or injurious apparatus or containers/p

Full text

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References - Legislation

Implemented by

Order for Enforcement of the Food Sanitation Act (Cabinet Order No. 229 of 1953).

Legislation | Japan | 1953 (2006)

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Food additives, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Packaging/labelling, Processing/handling, Inspection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Consumer Product Safety Act (Act No. 31 of 1973).

Legislation | Japan | 1973 (2011)

Keyword: Consumer protection, Public health, Offences/penalties, Basic legislation, Hazardous substances

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Food Labelling Act (Act No. 70 of 2013).

Legislation | Japan | 2013 (2014)

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Packaging/labelling, Public health, Standards, Internal trade, Consumer protection, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX