Japan: Japan Publishes English Translation of the Enforcement Notice for the Positive List System for Food Packaging and Container Substances

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Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) updated its English language website with more information about Japan’s new positive list system for food packaging materials. Japan implemented the positive list system on June 1, 2020 with a five-year transition period. Interested parties are encouraged to consult the MHLW website for further information on the positive list system.

Japan: Japan Publishes English Translation of the Enforcement Notice for the Positive List System for Food Packaging and Container Substances

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