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Regulation for Enforcement of the Act on Japanese Agricultural Standards (Order of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry No. 62 of June 9, 1950).

Country/Territory
Japan
Document type
Regulation
Date
1950 (2021)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Food & nutrition, Forestry, Cultivated plants
Keyword
Food quality control/food safety Packaging/labelling Certification Standards Fertilizers/nutrients Plant production
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Eastern Asia, North Pacific, North-West Pacific
Abstract

These Regulations concern standardization and proper labelling of agricultural and forest products in Japan and consists of 78 Articles. There are articles relating to the Research Committee for the Standard for Agriculture and Forest products including provisions on its membership and operation. Article 25-26 relates to the certification of manufacturers and grading labels whereas Article 54 relates to certification of overseas production process managers.

Full text
English
Website
www.japaneselawtranslation.go.jp

References - Legislation

Implements

Act on Japanese Agricultural Standards (Act No. 175 of 1950).

Legislation | Japan | 1950 (2017)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Certification, Standards, Institution, Inspection, Agricultural commodities, Consumer protection, Monitoring, Offences/penalties, Aquatic animals, Aquatic plants, Fish products, Food quality control/food safety, Packaging/labelling, Beverages, Fruits/edible nuts, Food additives, Meat, Milk/dairy products, Oils/oilseeds/fats, Poultry products, Cereals/grains/rice, Sheep/goats, Condiments/herbs/spices, Swine, Coffee/cocoa/tea, Vegetables/legumes, Timber

Source: FAO, FAOLEX