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International Agricultural Trade Report

Opportunities for Health Food Exports in Japan

Japanese consumers have become more health conscious, demanding food products that contain natural ingredients, minimize additives and sweeteners, and support health, dietary, and functional needs.
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a reduction in large trade shows where buyers generally sample and research new food and beverage products.
This report summarizes Japan’s import requirements for industrial hemp products. U.S. exporters should ensure that all necessary custom clearance requirements have been verified...
On November 15, Japan joined 14 countries spanning the Asia-Pacific region in signing the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) agreement.
Attaché Report (GAIN)

Japan: MHLW Proposes Limiting SRM Scope for Domestic Cattle

On November 12, Japan’s Food Safety Commission (FSC) Prion Subcommittee began its review of a proposal by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) to reduce the scope of specified risk...
Attaché Report (GAIN)

Japan: Japan 237th Food Safety Group

Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) announced revisions to Japan’s maximum residue levels for Ethaboxam, Tioxazafen, Fenbuconazole, Prochloraz, Oxfendazole, Febantel...
The Government of Japan has completed and published guidelines for handling food and agricultural products derived from genome editing technology.
Attaché Report (GAIN)

Japan: Biofuels Annual

To meet its 2020 biofuel target amid declining gasoline demand due to COVID-19, Japan increases its average bioethanol blend rate to 1.9 percent.
Attaché Report (GAIN)

Japan: HPAI Detected in Commercial Layer Flock in Kagawa

On November 5, Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries confirmed a detection of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a commercial layer flock in Mitoyo City, Kagawa Prefecture.
The Consumer Affairs Agency (CAA) held the second and the third review committee meetings for the labeling of food additives on May 30 and June 27, 2019, respectively.
The Government of Japan has revised the calculation method for two reference prices used to determine support payments under its Deficiency Payment Scheme for Feeder Calves.
Japan’s Forestry Agency is targeting a domestic wood supply increase from 30 million cubic meters in 2017 to 40 million cubic meters by 2025.