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Japan: Japan Opens Public Comment Period on Food Additive Labeling Guidelines

Japan’s Consumer Affairs Agency invites public comments on its newly proposed guidelines for “additive-free” labeling. The comment period will close on January 21, 2022 (Japan Standard time).
Attaché Report (GAIN)

Japan: Japan Proposes a New JAS Standard for Miso

Japan invites public comments on the newly developed Japanese Agricultural Standard (JAS) for miso (fermented soybean paste). Comments are due on January 25, 2022 (Japan standard time).
Attaché Report (GAIN)

Japan: FAS Tokyo Convinces Japan to Harmonize a Nectarine MRL with the Relevant US MRL

Through proactive communication with Japanese importers and FAS/Washington, FAS/Tokyo ensured that Japan adopted a maximum residue level (MRL) for fenpropathrin in nectarines in line with the U.S. fenpropathrin MRL.
Attaché Report (GAIN)

Japan: Japan Beef Market Analysis and Consumer Expenditure Patterns

This report provides an analysis on beef consumption trends, household expenditure patterns, and international visitor consumption patterns that have impacted the food service industry. This analysis examines trends pre-COVID-19, mid-COVID-19, and sub-sector analysis in a post-COVID-19 environment.