{"id":1961,"date":"2026-08-27T16:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-08-27T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hscodematch.com\/news\/japan-updates-foods-and-agricultural-chemical-residue-standards\/"},"modified":"2026-09-14T06:29:55","modified_gmt":"2026-09-14T06:29:55","slug":"japan-updates-foods-and-agricultural-chemical-residue-standards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hscodematch.com\/news\/japan-updates-foods-and-agricultural-chemical-residue-standards\/","title":{"rendered":"Japan Updates Foods and Agricultural Chemical Residue Standards"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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<\/p>\n

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JAPAN – FOOD SAFETY<\/div>\n

Japan Tightens Rules on Pesticide Residues in Food<\/h3>\n

New residue limits apply to rice, fruits, vegetables, and additives under the Food Sanitation Act.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n

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\n <\/svg><\/span>\n 170112<\/span>\n HS Code: Foods\/Additives<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
\n <\/svg><\/span>\n 190240<\/span>\n HS Code: Foods\/Additives<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
\n <\/svg><\/span>\n 210690<\/span>\n HS Code: Foods\/Additives<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
\n <\/svg><\/span>\n 380810<\/span>\n HS Code: Ag. Chemicals<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n
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What changed<\/h4>\n
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Residue limits revised<\/strong> for agricultural chemicals to align with health protection goals.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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Scope includes rice, fruits, and vegetables<\/strong> under the updated standards.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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Safety standards enhanced<\/strong> to ensure residue levels are consistent with international best practices.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n

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Who it affects<\/h4>\n
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Food importers<\/strong> must ensure products meet the revised residue limits.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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Agricultural chemical suppliers<\/strong> must comply with the updated standards for relevant HS codes.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n

Japan \u2014 agricultural chemical residue standards<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n

Sources<\/h2>\n
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