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Japan’s National Tax Agency approved 139 European Union (EU)-proposed geographical indications for wine, spirits and other alcoholic beverages on January 19, 2018.

Faced with rising prices and reports of supply shortages in some areas, on January 11 the Minister of Trade (MOT) announced a plan to import up to 500,000 tons of rice.

This report provides updated technical information for requirements and regulations on food and agriculture products as are currently required by the Government of Indonesia (GOI).

On January 5, 2018, the Ministry of Agriculture issued decree No. 35/2018, renewing U.S. Fresh Foods of Plant Origin (FFPO) recognition for an additional three years.

The Japanese food processing industry produced $216.1 billion in food and beverage products in 2016.

This report updates the 2016 Indonesian FAIRS Export Certificate Report, which lists the major export certificates the Government of Indonesia (GOI) requires from U.S. food and agricultural....

On October 27, 2017, the Forestry Agency announced the names of the first five “Registering Organizations” that will register companies’ policies for compliance with the Clean Wood Act.

On December 29, 2017, Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry (METI) invited public comments on changes to its fuel ethanol policy.

A free trade agreement between Japan and the European Union (EU) and a rapidly closing Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) arrangement will lead to increased market....

The Japanese organic food market was estimated at approximately $1.4 billion as of 2009 with slow but steady growth to that point.

Indonesia’s plans to develop bioethanol continue to face strong headwinds from costly inputs, capacity limitations and trade restrictions limiting imports of alternative feedstock.