Books
Contributions/writing in published books
A Practical Guidebook to Food Labeling for Export - from scratch
This practical guidebook is designed for food manufacturers and export distributors who need a clear understanding of the fundamental regulatory frameworks and labeling requirements involved in exporting food products. Label-Bank Co., Ltd. was responsible for writing Part III and Part IV(Q&A)of this book.
A Practical Guidebook to Food Labeling for Export - from scratch
Authors: Akihisa Takahashi (Knowtus Inc.),
Yuko Nagata (MRI Research Associates, Inc.),
Hiroyuki Kawai (Label-Bank Co., Ltd.)
Publisher: DAI ‐ ICHI HOKI CO.,LTD.
Publication date: March 5, 2026
Price: 4,070 JPY (3,700 JPY before tax)
The book explains the basic systems and national standards that must be confirmed when exporting food, as well as the hands-on procedures for verifying labeling compliance based on those requirements. The process is organized into two practical steps — (1) confirming compliance with applicable standards and (2) creating and checking food labels — enabling readers to follow the workflow in a structured and efficient manner.
By combining real-world business case examples with frequently asked questions, the guide helps first-time exporters and less-experienced staff clearly visualize the overall process and gain the practical knowledge necessary to handle export food labeling with confidence.
Note: This book was written with the premise of food exports from Japan to other countries. However, we hope it will also serve as a practical reference for export managers worldwide considering exports to other countries, including Japan, as they prepare for food exports.
Paper Book Edition (Japanese)
2nd Revised Edition: Guidebook Food Labeling Law and related business practical points - from scratch
This book's expository interpretation of the Food Labeling Act and related laws (as well as actual business practices) is a true bible for food manufacturers and retailers when tackling risk pertaining to the above topics.
It is the 2nd revised edition of the same book originally published in 2014, and in which we wrote the parts Ⅱ and Ⅲ.
2nd Revised Edition: Guidebook Food Labeling Law and related business practical points - from scratch
Authors: Naoki Ishikawa, Takeyoshi Matohaya, Label bank.Co.,Ltd
Publisher: DAI ‐ ICHI HOKI CO.,LTD.
Publication date: October 19, 2023
Price: 4,290 JPY (3,900 JPY before tax)
The bible of risk response for food manufacturers and distributors, explaining Food Labeling Act and related laws and practices.
The book gives you a comprehensive overview of food labeling laws and practices, including regulatory trends and points to prevent errors in the field, from a compliance perspective, and you can quickly grasp the complex food labeling-related system.
Full of useful hints for checking practical operations step by step and creating in-house accident prevention systems.


