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Tag Archives: 2026
Food Labelling and Digitalization —Global Regulatory Trends
The global landscape of food labelling has been evolving alongside advances in digital technology, and Japan is no exception: Related discussions are underway at the Consumer Affairs Agency’sSubcommittee Meeting to Study the Use of Digital Tools for Food Labelling (see our past article summarizing Japan’s approach to the digitalization of food labelling). Building on the… more »
Status of Amendments to the Japan’s Food Labelling System (2026) (Part 2)
(This is the sequel to Part 1 here.) Regarding the upcoming amendment to the Food Labelling Standards, public comments were solicited (from Dec 26, 2025, to Jan 30, 2026) on the Draft Cabinet Office Ordinance(details are here in Japanese). As the proposed amendments are extensive and complex, this article provides an overview of the key… more »
Status of Amendments to the Japan’s Food Labelling System (2026)
Following several amendments to food labelling regulations last year and more expected in 2026, in this article we will provide our readers with an updated overview of Japan’s food labelling system. Major Amendments in Recent Years First it is important to notice that in March 2025, three major amendments were implemented: Regarding the last one… more »
Draft Summary of Subcommittee Meeting to Study the Use of Digital Tools for Food Labelling (Japan)
On November 14, 2025, the 7th Subcommittee Meeting to Study the Use of Digital Tools for Food Labelling (Japanese) was held. A draft summary was presented at the meeting outlining the key issues surrounding this digital shift. Here are the key points from that summary worth noting. (Note: For the background of this review, please… more »
Amendment of South Korea’s Sodium and Sugars Reduction Labelling Standards
On October 20, 2025, South Korea’s Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) promulgated the Notification on Sodium and Sugars Reduction Labelling Standards (No. 2025-68). This amendment follows the partial amendment (Notification No. 2024-63) that came into effect on October 17, 2024. Notification No. 2025-68 further expands the scope of applicable foods and provides more… more »
