Japan: Japan Translates Positive List of Food Packaging and Container Substances

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Japan: Japan Translates Positive List of Food Packaging and Container Substances

On June 1, 2020, Japan implemented the positive list system for food container and packaging materials with a five-year transition period. This report identifies English language information published by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare about Japan's positive list system.

Japan: Japan Translates Positive List of Food Packaging and Container Substances

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

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