- Today, August 24, 2023, China announced it is banning imports of all seafood from Japan in response to Tokyo’s decision to begin releasing radioactive waste water from the Fukushima nuclear
Japan Updates Its Food Labeling Rules to Avoid Consumer Confusion
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- On July 16, the Japanese Consumer Affairs Agency (CAA) announced a revision to the Food Labeling Standards (“Standards”) of Japan under which sweeteners, colors and preservatives are no longer allowed
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EU/Japan Trade Agreement Preserves GIs Despite U.S. Concerns
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- The European Commission (EC) announced on December 8, 2017, that discussions on the EU-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement had concluded. Among other things, the agreement ensures the protection in Japan of
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