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In response to a third wave of COVID-19 infections, a new 30-day state of emergency was declared for much of Japan on January 7.
On January 1, the Government of Japan introduced a new payment scheme for Japanese importers to postpone customs clearance of imported chilled beef between January 1 and June 30.
On December 4, 2020, Japan passed the Adjustment for the Domestic Distribution of Specified Marine Animals and Plants Act to combat illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing.
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Japan: Japan-UK Free Trade Agreement Enters into Force

On January 1, the Japan-UK Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) entered into force, enabling the United Kingdom to maintain most of the market access terms for agriculture...
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Japan: Japan 238th Food Safety Group Announcements

On December 25, 2020, Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) proposed revisions to Japan’s maximum residue levels for three pesticides (Cyflumetofen, Tiadinil...
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Japan: Grain and Feed Annual

Overall feed production in Japan continues to be stable, but is gradually trending down and is expected to be below 24 million metric tons in MY2014/15.
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Japan: Biofuels Annual

Japan’s current renewable energy policy focuses on generating power from solar, wind, and geothermal sources. Imports of wood pellets have been increasing for thermal power generation.
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Japan: Strawberry Market Situation

Despite recent declines in production, strawberries remain one of the most popular fruits in Japan. Domestic strawberries are generally consumed fresh.