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On August 29, 2018, the “Advisory Panel on Genetically Modified Organisms” of Japan’s Ministry of Environment held its second meeting to review recommendations made by the expert committee....
On September 20, 2018, Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport, and Tourism (MLIT) invited public comments on a draft amendment to the notification concerning cross laminate timber....
Attaché Report (GAIN)

Japan: Japan 216th Food Safety Group

On Thursday, September 13, 2018, Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) announced revisions to Japan’s Maximum Residue Levels (MRLs) for the following agricultural chemicals....
Attaché Report (GAIN)

Japan: Japan Grain and Feed Update

Typhoons, heavy rains and prolonged high temperatures in the summer of 2018 are expected to negatively affect both the yield and quality of rice and wheat produced in Japan.
On August 27, 2018, Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) notified G/SPS/N/JPN/594 to the World Trade Organization (WTO) informing trade partners of proposed changes....
On August 27, 2018, Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) notified G/SPS/N/JPN/595 to the World Trade Organization informing trade partners of proposes changes to the specifications....
Attaché Report (GAIN)

Japan: Cracking Open Japan’s Craft Beer Market

In the last decade, overall beer consumption in Japan has fallen.
International Agricultural Trade Report

Free Trade Agreements and U.S. Agriculture

Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) help expand foreign markets for U.S. producers and exporters by reducing trade barriers, fostering a more stable and transparent environment for trade and investment...
On Friday, June 17, 2016, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) of the Government of Japan (GOJ) announced changes to the Maximum Residue Levels (MRLs) for the pesticides...
Graphic illustrating the growth of U.S. agricultural exports in response to trade agreements over the past 70 years.
Attaché Report (GAIN)

Japan: Grain and Feed Update

Reflecting an abundant global supply, prices of imported feed corn fell below 200 USD/metric ton (MT) in March 2016 for the first time since January 2007.
Promoting Trail Mix at “Wild” Film Premiere; The Largest Food Ingredients / Additives Show in Japan; New York Fair at Hankyu Department Store; Harvesting Everything but the Squeal...