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On August 29, 2018, the “Advisory Panel on Genetically Modified Organisms” of Japan’s Ministry of Environment held its second meeting to review recommendations made by the expert committee....

On September 20, 2018, Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport, and Tourism (MLIT) invited public comments on a draft amendment to the notification concerning cross laminate timber....

On Thursday, September 13, 2018, Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) announced revisions to Japan’s Maximum Residue Levels (MRLs) for the following agricultural chemicals....

Typhoons, heavy rains and prolonged high temperatures in the summer of 2018 are expected to negatively affect both the yield and quality of rice and wheat produced in Japan.

On August 27, 2018, Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) notified G/SPS/N/JPN/594 to the World Trade Organization (WTO) informing trade partners of proposed changes....

On August 27, 2018, Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) notified G/SPS/N/JPN/595 to the World Trade Organization informing trade partners of proposes changes to the specifications....

In the last decade, overall beer consumption in Japan has fallen.

Effective July 11, Japan reopened its market to U.S. exports of meat and meat products from sheep (including lamb) and goat for the first time in 14 years.

Japan’s conclusion of a free trade agreement with the European Union (EU) and efforts to conclude the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) are expected to increase....

The Japanese Food and Beverage (F&B) retail industry includes supermarkets, general merchandise stores (GMS), department stores, convenience stores, drugstores, and the internet.