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Columns on Food Labeling/Regulations in Japan
Category： Regulation Updates
Comments invited comments about guideline draft of additive labeling for use of “non-use” (Japan)
The Consumer Affairs Agency started to invite comments (public comments) on “the guideline draft of additive labeling for use of ‘non-use’”on December 22, 2021. Since there are some changes in “Type items (draft) of non-use labeling of food additives that may cause misunderstandings” (discussion about the guideline of additive labeling for use of non-use) announced… more »
Regarding prohibited labeling items (Japan)
“Discussions about the guideline of additive labeling for use of ‘non-use’” have been held since this March to discuss the non-use labeling of food additives. And the other day, in “Confirmation of whether or not it falls under Article 9 of Food Labeling Standards”, 11 items by types were created for “non-use labeling of food… more »
Items by Types of Labeling for Non-use Additives (draft) announced (Japan)
[Latest update: December 13, 2021]On December 9, 2021, “the guidelines of additive labeling for use of ‘non-use’” was announced. Please refer to the material “Changes since the last discussion meeting” as well. On November 18, 2021, the Consumer Affairs Agency announced “Items by types of labeling for non-use additives (draft) that may cause misunderstandings” at… more »