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Japan — agricultural chemical residue standards
Japan has revised its food safety standards to update agricultural chemical residue limits under the Food Sanitation Act, enhancing food safety regulations for crops and food products
JAPAN – FOOD SAFETY
Japan Tightens Rules on Pesticide Residues in Food
New residue limits apply to rice, fruits, vegetables, and additives under the Food Sanitation Act.
170112
HS Code: Foods/Additives
190240
HS Code: Foods/Additives
210690
HS Code: Foods/Additives
380810
HS Code: Ag. Chemicals
What changed
Residue limits revised for agricultural chemicals to align with health protection goals.
Scope includes rice, fruits, and vegetables under the updated standards.
Safety standards enhanced to ensure residue levels are consistent with international best practices.
Who it affects
Food importers must ensure products meet the revised residue limits.
Agricultural chemical suppliers must comply with the updated standards for relevant HS codes.
Sources
- Revision of the Specifications and Standards for Foods, Food Additives, Etc. under the Food Sanitation Act (Revision of agricultural chemical residue standards) — imrd / directdoc https://docs.wto.org/imrd/directdoc.asp?DDFDocuments/T/G/SPS/NJPN1430.docx
- Revision of the Specifications and Standards for Foods, Food Additives, Etc. under the Food Sanitation Act (Revision of agricultural chemical residue standards) — imrd / directdoc https://docs.wto.org/imrd/directdoc.asp?DDFDocuments/T/G/SPS/NJPN1427.docx
- Revision of the Specifications and Standards for Foods, Food Additives, Etc. under the Food Sanitation Act (Revision of agricultural chemical residue standards) — imrd / directdoc https://docs.wto.org/imrd/directdoc.asp?DDFDocuments/T/G/SPS/NJPN1429.docx
- Revision of the Specifications and Standards for Foods, Food Additives, Etc. under the Food Sanitation Act (Revision of agricultural chemical residue standards) — imrd / directdoc https://docs.wto.org/imrd/directdoc.asp?DDFDocuments/T/G/SPS/NJPN1428.docx
- Revision of the Specifications and Standards for Foods, Food Additives, Etc. under the Food Sanitation Act (Revision of agricultural chemical residue standards) — imrd / directdoc https://docs.wto.org/imrd/directdoc.asp?DDFDocuments/T/G/SPS/NJPN1431.docx
- Revision of the Specifications and Standards for Foods, Food Additives, Etc. under the Food Sanitation Act (Revision of agricultural chemical residue standards) — imrd / directdoc https://docs.wto.org/imrd/directdoc.asp?DDFDocuments/T/G/SPS/NJPN1422.docx
- Revision of the Specifications and Standards for Foods, Food Additives, Etc. under the Food Sanitation Act (Revision of agricultural chemical residue standards) — imrd / directdoc https://docs.wto.org/imrd/directdoc.asp?DDFDocuments/T/G/SPS/NJPN1421.docx
- Revision of the Specifications and Standards for Foods, Food Additives, Etc. under the Food Sanitation Act (Revision of agricultural chemical residue standards) — imrd / directdoc https://docs.wto.org/imrd/directdoc.asp?DDFDocuments/T/G/SPS/NJPN1417.docx
- Revision of the Specifications and Standards for Foods, Food Additives, Etc. under the Food Sanitation Act (Revision of agricultural chemical residue standards) — imrd / directdoc https://docs.wto.org/imrd/directdoc.asp?DDFDocuments/T/G/SPS/NJPN1419.docx
- Revision of the Specifications and Standards for Foods, Food Additives, Etc. under the Food Sanitation Act (Revision of agricultural chemical residue standards) — imrd / directdoc https://docs.wto.org/imrd/directdoc.asp?DDFDocuments/T/G/SPS/NJPN1420.docx