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Tag Archives: 2022
“The guideline of additive labeling for use of ‘non-use'” released (Japan)
“The guideline of additive labeling for use of ‘non-use’” was released by the Consumer Affairs Agency (CAA) on March 30, 2022. The main changes from the content of “[Material 2] Revised and reflected version of the guideline” (revised draft after inviting opinions) used at “The 8th discussion about the guideline of additive labeling for use… more »
“Japanese Agricultural Standards for Textured Soy Protein Products” established (Japan)~Notes on the labeling of plant-based foods~
On February 24, 2022, Japanese Agricultural Standards (hereinafter referred to as “JAS”) for Textured Soy Protein Products were established. On the same day, it was added to the JAS list on the website of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, and we would like to summarize the outline and key points for labeling below.… more »
The revised draft of the guideline of “non-use” additive labeling released after inviting comments (Japan)
On March 1, 2022, the Consumer Affairs Agency (CAA) released the revised “the guideline of additive labeling for use of ‘non-use’”(draft) after inviting comments (public comments) at the discussion about the guidelines of additive labeling for use of “non-use”. Some points have been changed since the draft proposal for the request for comments, so we… more »
Regarding plan for partial revision of food labeling standards (Japan)~Organizing nutrient analysis methods, adding genetically modified “Mustard greens” to the mandatory labeling list, etc.~Regarding plan for partial revision of food labeling standards (Japan)
On January 17, 2022, the 66th meeting of the Food Labeling Section Meeting was held at the Consumer Commission of the Cabinet Office to discuss the partial revision of Food Labeling Standards. After inviting opinions on the proposed revision regarding nutrients, genetic modification, etc. (from October 27 to November 26, 2021), the partial revisions are… more »
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 »