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Japan: Exporter Guide

Japan is the fourth largest export market for U.S. exporters of food and agricultural products.
On December 5, 2018, Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) held its fourth public discussion on the handling of food products derived from genome editing technology.
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Japan: FAIRS Country Report

This report is an overview and update of Japan’s general legal and technical requirements for food and agricultural imports.
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Japan: FAIRS Export Certificate Report

This report lists major export certificates required by the Japanese government to export food and agricultural products to Japan.
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Japan: Guidance for Preparing Compliance Letters

The Japan Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) conducts random sampling of imports to maintain confidence that imports comply with Japanese food safety standards.