Japan: Japan Ministry of Agriculture Invites Comments on Assessment and Labeling Guidelines for GHG Reduction for Agricultural Products

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Japan: Japan Ministry of Agriculture Invites Comments on Assessment and Labeling Guidelines for GHG Reduction for Agricultural Products
On February 7, Japan Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) published a draft guideline for assessment and labeling of greenhouse gas reduction for agricultural products. MAFF has opened the public comment period until February 18, 2024. MAFF intends to implement the labeling scheme by March 2024.
Exporting, Regulations & Requirements
East Asia and the Pacific, Japan

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