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Regarding non-use labeling of food additives (Japan)
About one year and a half has passed since the Guidelines for use of “No Food Additive Used” labeling* of food additives was published. I would like to summarize again the outline of the guidelines and how to check the contents of the labels according to them.* i.e. labels such as “No XX-used” (where XX… more »
Educational leaflets and posters “the guideline of additive labeling for use of ‘non-use'” released (Japan)
In June, the Consumer Affairs Agency (CAA) has released educational leaflets and posters on “the guideline of additive labeling for use of ‘non-use’”on its website. In addition, “illustrations of 10 type items” are also posted on the website and I would like to focus on these in this column. The leaflets and posters were published… more »
“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 »
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 »
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 »