Japan: Japanese Stakeholders Argue Against Additive-Free Labeling

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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. For these meetings, the CAA invited representatives from consumer groups and food industry to present their views and concerns. All presenters urged the CAA to either regulate or ban additive-free labeling.

Japan: Japanese Stakeholders Argue Against Additive-Free Labeling

 

 

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