We have written an article on the revision status of food labeling regulations and future food labeling practices in "Wellness Monthly Report".
It’s only a few months left until the end of the transitional measures period for the new labeling system for countries of origin of ingredients. Many of you may be in the process of switching labels, especially for processed foods with relatively short ‘best before date’. In addition to paying attention to the changes in the labeling of countries of origin of ingredients, it is also helpful to review the status of revisions to food labeling in general to prevent labeling errors, so we have summarized them here.

Wellness Daily News

Allergen labeling is generally recognized as the most important labeling item in food labeling by both those in charge of food labeling and those who are not. With the deadline for transition to the new standard approaching, we take this opportunity to summarize the current situation and points to keep in mind with the aim of preventing mistakes in allergen labeling.

KEIRAN-NIKU JOHO CENTER CO.,LTD

We have written a series of articles on food labeling practices in "food processing and ingredients".
The theme of the 12th (final) issue is "Export to overseas and Food Labeling".
1. Relationship between ingredients and labeling
2. To know the difference between Japanese and overseas standards
3. Issues when researching overseas regulations
4. Practical points
We provided a summary of the key points of the above.

Informa Markets Japan Co., Ltd. (the previous UBM Japan Co Ltd.)

We have written a series of articles on food labeling practices in "food processing and ingredients".
The theme of the 11th issue is "Labeling of special ingredients".
1. What are special ingredients?
2. About judgment of applicability
3. About labeling methods
4. Points to note when labeling
5. Relationship with the labeling for countries of origin of ingredients.

We provided a summary of the key points of the above.

Informa Markets Japan Co., Ltd. (the previous UBM Japan Co Ltd.)

We have written a series of articles on food labeling practices in "food processing and ingredients".
The theme of the 10th issue is "Prohibited labeling items and False and misleading labeling".
1. "Prohibited Labeling" in the Food Labeling Standards
2. "Prohibition of misleading labeling" under the Fair Competition Code
3. "Misleading Representations" under the Act against Unjustifiable Premiums and Misleading Representations
4. Regulations on Advertising Content That Has Not Been Demonstrated and Rational grounds　
We provided a summary of the key points of the above.

Informa Markets Japan Co., Ltd. (the previous UBM Japan Co Ltd.)

We have written a series of articles on  food labeling practices in "food processing and ingredients".
The theme of the 10th issue is " Nutrition facts and label claims".
1. Points easy to make a mistake and hard to notice
2. Points to note on mandatory labeling and at the time of transition to new standards
3. Changes in the standard values for the labeling of nutrients and the new standards
4. Relative labeling and 'not added' labeling
5. Claims and estimated values

We provided a summary of the key points of the above.

Informa Markets Japan Co., Ltd. (the previous UBM Japan Co Ltd.)

We have written a series of articles on food labeling practices in "food processing and ingredients".
The theme of the 8th issue is " Manufacturer, processor, importer, seller and Nutrition facts and Manufacturer Identification Codes-".
1. Two different objectives
2. Diversity of food-related business operators
3. Definitions of manufacturing and processing, and manufacturer and processor
4. Concept of location and name of business operators
5. About Manufacturer Identification Codes

We provided a summary of the key points of the above.

Informa Markets Japan Co., Ltd. (the previous UBM Japan Co Ltd.)

We have written a series of articles on food labeling practices in "food processing and ingredients".
The theme of the 7th issue is "Labeling of net weight, used-by/best-before date, and storage method".
1. About net weight
　(1) "specified physical phenomena quantity (specified unit to represent the corresponding specified item: weight, volume or dimension)",  (2) "Quantity tolerance",  (3) "Name" and "Primary display panel", (4) "Products of different sizes".
2. About used by/best before date
　(1) "Year and month" labeling and "End of month", (2) Indication together with "Lot number", etc., (3) Indicating "outside" of labeling frame, (4) "Imported goods" and "Printing".
3. About storage Method
　(1) "Precautions for use",  (2) Storage conditions at "distribution stage"

We provided a summary of the key points of the above.

Informa Markets Japan Co., Ltd. (the previous UBM Japan Co Ltd.)

We have written a series of articles on food labeling practices in "food processing and ingredients".
The theme of the 6th issue is " Labeling of countries of origin of ingredients and GMO".
1. Labeling that requires attention to Representations Which Misleadingly Give Significantly Superior
2.Subject to label for countries of origin of ingredients
3.Claims for countries of origin of ingredients
4.Subject to label for GMO
5.Labeling method and claims for GMO
6. Check consistency between labeling and content periodically

We provided a summary of the key points of the above.

Informa Markets Japan Co., Ltd. (the previous UBM Japan Co Ltd.)

We have written a series of articles on food labeling practices in "food processing and ingredients".
The theme of the 5th issue is " Important Points of Food Labeling Practices to Prevent Labeling Errors -Labeling of allergens-".
1. Is it safe to eat?
2. Understanding the system and its background
3. Points to keep in mind when transitioning to the new standards
4. Labeling method and consistency issues
5. Minuscule amount of content and labeling standards
6. Other points to note

We provided a summary of the key points of the above.

Informa Markets Japan Co., Ltd. (the previous UBM Japan Co Ltd.)

We have written a series of articles on food labeling practices in "food processing and ingredients".
The theme of the 4th issue is "Labeling and standards for use of food additives".
1. To know the "substance name" (i.e."full name of additive") before knowing the labeling rules
2. Additive labeling under the new standards
3. Issues when creating labels
4. Points that need special attention (Specified allergens (mandatory labeling items for allergens in Japan), claims, standards of use) - Pay attention to what information is necessary

We provided a summary of the key points of the above.

Informa Markets Japan Co., Ltd. (the previous UBM Japan Co Ltd.)

We have written a series of articles on food labeling practices in "food processing and ingredients".
The theme of the 3rd issue is "Ingredients list and specifications".
1. What is ingredient name?
2. What are ingredient specifications?
3. To confirm what information is required
4. Confirmation of ingredient specifications
5. About confidentiality
6. Revision Control

We provided a summary of the key points of the above.

Informa Markets Japan Co., Ltd. (the previous UBM Japan Co Ltd.)

We have written a series of articles on food labeling practices in "food processing and ingredients".
The theme of the 2nd issue is " Legal names and Food Labeling Standards".
-List of "Legal name" with restrictions on use "Food Labeling Standards Appended Table 5"
-List of foods with individually defined prohibited labeling items "Food Labeling Standards Appended Table 22"
-List of individual food definitions "Food Labeling Standards Appended Table 3"
-Legal names and the Fair Competition Code
-Other regulations

We provided a brief explanation of each regulation regarding legal names, etc.

Informa Markets Japan Co., Ltd. (the previous UBM Japan Co Ltd.)

We started to write a series of columns on food labeling in " FOODS CHANNEL".
The first series of articles is about "Expansion of target items for countries of origin of ingredients labeling on processed foods-What items are targeted for mandatory labeling? What are 4 exception items?". The article includes an explanation of the revision draft of labeling, a review of the current system of place of origin labeling, and what businesses should do about it.

Info Mart Corporation

We started to write a series of articles on food labeling practices in "food processing and ingredients".
The theme of the 1st issue is " Points to Prevent Labeling Errors".
-To know the "consequences" of mislabeling
-To understand the "causes" of mislabeling
-To grasp the overall picture of operations related to food labeling

The following is a summary of the key points regarding.

Informa Markets Japan Co., Ltd. (the previous UBM Japan Co Ltd.)

In the food labeling column in "S & L (Seals & Labels)" we have written a series of articles on "one point advice on food labeling". Under new Food Labeling Standards, Manufacturer Identification Codes have come to be able to be used only "when the same product is manufactured at two or more manufacturing sites, in principle". This column summarizes inquiries regarding the place of manufacture in such cases.

NIPPO CO., LTD.

In "NetShop Tantousha Forum" we have written a series of articles on "Food Labeling Course for Beginners in Food EC".

Allergen labeling is a very important part of food labeling. In this article, we explain the points to keep in mind when creating allergen labels in mail-order catalogs and EC sites, as well as for those who are actually in charge of creating food labels.

IMPRESS Co.

In the food labeling column in "S & L (Seals & Labels)" we have written a series of articles on "One Point Advice on Food Labeling".

The theme of this issue is claim labeling. This is a theme often seen in columns for general consumers, but we have chosen it this time because there is some confusion in the field of manufacturing due to the change of labeling.

NIPPO CO., LTD.

In "NetShop Tantousha Forum" we have written a series of articles on "Food Labeling Course for Beginners in Food EC".

In this article, we focus on what is perhaps the most difficult task in creating food labels: the names of ingredients. With the enforcement of the Food Labeling Standards, it is now a general rule that ingredients and additives should be listed separately in the "Ingredient Name" column. This is an important management point in many cases in practice, so we explain it here.

IMPRESS Co.

In "NetShop Tantousha Forum" we have written a series of articles on "Food Labeling Course for Beginners in Food EC".

Just six months have passed since the new Food Labeling Standards went into effect on April 1, 2015. In this article, we explain the most important and basic point of the new standards: how to indicate "Legal name".

IMPRESS Co.

We are writing a series of articles on "One Point Advice on Food Labeling".
New Food Labeling Standards went into effect on April 1, 2015.

At the same time, the labeling method and format of the Nutrition Facts label were also changed, and the changes are summarized in the article.

NIPPO CO., LTD.

In the food labeling column in "S & L (Seals & Labels)"
We are writing a series of articles on "One Point Advice on Food Labeling".

This article explains how to distinguish the labeling methods based on new Food Labeling Standards that went into effect on April 1, 2015

NIPPO CO., LTD.

In the food labeling column in "S & L (Seals & Labels)"
We have written a series of articles on "One Point Advice on Food Labeling".

In this article, we provide a viewpoint on assuming the degree of risk from the range of food labeling items that can be read on the package design.

NIPPO CO., LTD.

In the food labeling column in "S & L (Seals & Labels)"
We have written a series of articles on "One Point Advice on Food Labeling".

In this article, we provide a viewpoint on assuming the degree of risk from the range of food labeling items that can be read on the package design.

NIPPO CO., LTD.

In the food labeling column in "S & L (Seals & Labels)"
We have written a series of articles on "One Point Advice on Food Labeling".
The first article of the series explains "What is appropriate food labeling content from the perspective of package design?" with specific examples.

NIPPO CO., LTD.

This article is serialized in the Food Labeling Column of "Specification Times".
"Unification of Food Labeling Discussion Group: Summary: (1) Purpose of the New System"
"Unification of Food Labeling Discussion Group: (2) Priority Order of Labeling Items and Expression Methods"
"Unification of Food Labeling Discussion Group: (3) Latest Trends and Future Food Labeling"

*"Specifications Times" was moved to the "FOODS CHANNEL" website in 2014. All links above have been changed to links to "FOODS CHANNEL".

Info Mart Corporation

We have written a series of articles in "Specification Times".
"Discussion on the Labeling of Countries of Origin of Ingredients (Part 1)"
"Discussions on the Labeling of Countries of Origin of Ingredients(Part 2)"

*"Specifications Times" was moved to the "FOODS CHANNEL" website in 2014. All links above have been changed to links to "FOODS CHANNEL".

Info Mart Corporation

We have written a series of articles in "Specification Times".
Part 6: "What Will Happen? Mandatory Labeling of Nutrition Facts (Part 1)"
Part 7: "What Will Happen? Mandatory Labeling of Nutrition Facts (Part 2)"

*"Specifications Times" was moved to the "FOODS CHANNEL" website in 2014. All links above have been changed to links to "FOODS CHANNEL".

Info Mart Corporation

We have written a series of articles in "Specification Times".
In this 5th article of the series, We have written on "Food Functionality Evaluation Model Project: Considering Claims of Health Functions".

*"Specifications Times" was moved to the "FOODS CHANNEL" website in 2014. All links above have been changed to links to "FOODS CHANNEL".

Info Mart Corporation

We have started a series of articles on food labeling in "Specification Times".
Part 1: "The Ideal State of Food Labeling to be Questioned in the Unification of the Food Labeling System"
Part 2: "Matters to be considered"
Part 3: "How Information Labeling of Food Products Should be Conducted, Part 1
Part 4: "How Information Labeling of Food Products Should be Conducted, Part 2

*"Specifications Times" was moved to the "FOODS CHANNEL" website in 2014. All links above have been changed to links to "FOODS CHANNEL".

Info Mart Corporation

September/2010 Magazine: "FOOD + ONE" One Point Lesson on Food Labeling
One Point Lesson on Food Labeling

We explain
-Points to note for creating labels for imported food products in Japanese.

NIPPO CO., LTD.

May/20010 Magazine: "FOOD + ONE"

In one point lesson of food labeling we explain grounds that are likely to be required for labeling Foods with Function Claims.

NIPPO CO., LTD.

January Special issue/2010 Magazine: "FOOD + ONE"

In one point lesson of food labeling we explain points that tend to be overlooked in allergen labeling.

NIPPO CO., LTD.

September/2009 Magazine: "FOOD + ONE"

We explain one point lesson on Food Labeling- Points to note about functional foods through industry-academia-government collaboration.

NIPPO CO., LTD.

May/2009 Magazine: "FOOD + ONE"

We have written an article on checkpoints that can be obtained from superficial information such as collective labeling printed on packages, etc., and specifications submitted by manufacturers.

NIPPO CO., LTD.