The MAFF announced the changes in Japan’s import plant quarantine measures related to Phytosanitary Certificates through the WTO/SPS notification (G/SPS/N/JPN/684/Add.1) stated 6th August 2020.
As described in the WTO/SPS notification, Japan has been exceptionally accepting the import of some plants such as grain and wood imported as cargo even without a Phytosanitary Certificate unless quarantine pests are detected at the import inspection. After a three-year transition period, from 5th August 2023, The MAFF will strictly require the attachment of a phytosanitary certificate for these plants, such as grain and wood etc., imported by cargo.
Fruit Consumption per Japanese Household 2024
Based on trade statistics published by the Ministry of Finance in June 2023, the following is a summary of fresh fruit imports during the month of June and the cumulative from January to June 2023.
Peru will present the best offer at SEAFOOD SHOW 2024
24Th Japan International Seafood & Technology Expo 2024
TOKYO BIG SIGHT
Date: August 21-23, 2024
We invite you to participate in the Japan International Seafood & Technology Expo, organized by the Japan Fisheries Association, this event is one of the largest fairs of fishery products and services in the Southeast Asian region.
This is a three-day event that disseminates trends in the fishing industry, from local ingredients from various parts of Japan to fishery raw materials from around the world and new technologies and services that support the development of the fishing industry.
Fishery products brochure
The 262th Conference for Promotion of Food Import Facilitation – MHLW
The 262th Food Safety Group (FSG) meeting—Conference for Promotion of Food Import Facilitation
Item 1. Establishment of the Maximum Residue Limits for Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals in Foods.
Item 2. Designation of Substances Having No Potential to Cause Damage to Human Health (exempt substance)
Item 3. Revision of the Specifications and Standards for Foods, Food Additives, Etc. (Methyl Cellulose and Dimethyl Dicarbonate)
