Japan: Expanded Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) for Ingredients Developed

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The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) and the Japanese Consumer Affairs Agency (CAA) have developed draft country of origin labeling (COOL) requirements for the main ingredient used in the production of all processed products manufactured in Japan. While the current food labeling law requires COOL for certain ingredients in processed foods manufactured in Japan, the country is now considering requiring COOL labeling for the main ingredient, by weight, in all processed foods manufactured in Japan. MAFF and CAA are expected to hold another public discussion in November 2016.

Japan: Expanded Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) for Ingredients Developed

 

 

Exporting, Regulations & Requirements
East Asia and the Pacific, Japan

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