Japan: Japan 248th Food Safety Group

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Japan: Japan 248th Food Safety Group

Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) proposed revisions to Japan’s maximum residue levels for 9 agricultural chemicals (Etofenprox, Fenpyroximate, Florasulam, Fluensulfone, Tetraconazole, Cloxacillin, 1,2-Dichlorobenzene, Didecyldimethylammonium chloride, and Nicarbazin) for various agricultural commodities. Interested U.S. parties should submit their comments to PlantDivision@usda.gov for plant products and to TFAA.FAS.AnimalDivision@usda.gov for animal products by June 16, 2022. MHLW also opened a public comment period through July 15, 2022 for the proposed positive list for synthetic resin used for food apparatus, containers and packaging (ACP).

Exporting, Regulations & Requirements
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