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On July 30, 2018, Japan notified the World Trade Organization of draft amendments to the maximum residue levels (MRL) for the herbicide 2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4-D) via G/SPS/N/JPN/587.
Attaché Report (GAIN)

Japan: Japan’s Aflatoxin Testing Protocol

Japan’s testing protocol for aflatoxin differs from the protocol in the United States.
On July 30, 2018, Japan notified the World Trade Organization of draft amendments to the maximum residue level (MRL) for the plant hormone Gibberellin via G/SPS/N/JPN/583.
On August 8, 2018, Japan introduced new standards for liquid infant formula under the Food Sanitation Act.
A free trade agreement (FTA) between Japan and members of the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), as well as a soon-to-be effectuated FTA....
Japan’s free trade agreement with the European Union (EU) and Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) will reduce tariffs for a wide range of products....
Japan’s free trade agreement with the European Union (EU) and the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) will increase market competition for U.S. nut exports to Japan.
Japan’s free trade agreement with the European Union (EU) and the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) will increase market competition for U.S. nut exports to Japan.
A free trade agreement (FTA) between Japan and members of the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), as well as a soon-to-be effectuated FTA between Japan....
Attaché Report (GAIN)

Japan: Stone Fruit Annual

In marketing year (MY) 2018/19, reduced production and higher prices of U.S. cherries led to a 46 percent decline in exports to Japan to an estimated 2,800 metric tons (MT).
Attaché Report (GAIN)

Japan: Poultry and Products Annual

Japanese chicken meat production is forecast to grow steadily in 2018 and 2019 as the industry continues to consolidate and larger producers increase productivity.
Attaché Report (GAIN)

Japan: Japan Discusses Genome Editing Technology

On August 7, 2018, Japan’s Ministry of Environment (MOE) committee met for the first time to discuss handling of genome editing technology under the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety.