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  1. WTO notificationJapanSPSAdopted, according to its latest notice

    Fenitrothion: Amendments to the Enforcement Ordinance of the Standards of Feed and Feed Additives (Amendment of an agricultural chemical residue standard)

    Proposal for the amendments of the maximum residue limits (MRLs) for the agricultural chemical: Fenitrothion. Commodity (for feed) Proposed MRL(mg/kg) Current MRL(mg/kg) Oats 6 1 Barley 6 5 Wheat 15 10 Milo 6 1 Rye 6 1 Note: - Residue definition for enforcement: Fenitrothion.

    Symbol: G/SPS/N/JPN/1351/Add.1

  2. WTO notificationJapanSPSAdopted, according to its latest notice

    Paraquat: Amendments to the Enforcement Ordinance of the Standards of Feed and Feed Additives (Amendment of an agricultural chemical residue standard)

    Proposal for the amendments of the maximum residue limits (MRLs) for the agricultural chemical: Paraquat. Commodity (for feed) Proposed MRL(mg/kg) Current MRL(mg/kg) Wheat 1.1 0.05 Milo 0.05 0.5 Note: - Residue definition for enforcement: Paraquat (paraquat ion).

    Symbol: G/SPS/N/JPN/1348/Add.1Comment period closed

  3. WTO notificationJapanSPSAdopted, according to its latest notice

    Deltamethrin and Tralomethrin: Amendments to the Enforcement Ordinance of the Standards of Feed and Feed Additives (Amendment of an agricultural chemical residue standard)

    Proposal for the amendments of the maximum residue limits (MRLs) for the agricultural chemical: Deltamethrin and Tralomethrin. Commodity (for feed) Proposed MRL(mg/kg) Current MRL(mg/kg) Oats 2 1 Barley 2 1 Wheat 2 1 Maize 2 1 Milo 2 1 Rye 2 1 Hay 1 5 Note: - Residue definition for enforcement…

    Symbol: G/SPS/N/JPN/1350/Add.1Comment period closed

  4. WTO notificationJapanTBTProposed measure, may since have been adopted

    Amendment of the grading criteria for bull (beef cattle) and boar for breeding

    This is to notify the proposed revision of the grading criteria for bull (beef cattle) and boar used for breeding in Japan. The grading criteria related to breed, ability, and body type have been set respectively, and only the criteria of ability, which is not applied to imported bull and boar…

    Symbol: G/TBT/N/JPN/895Comment period closed

  5. WTO notificationJapanTBTProposed measure, may since have been adopted

    Partial Amendment of the Ordinance for Enforcement of the Radio Act,etc.

    Japan will amend the Ordinance for Enforcement of the Radio Act, etc. to establish technical standards for the 800 MHz band three-dimensional positioning system and the 800 MHz band broadband low-power wireless system.

    Symbol: G/TBT/N/JPN/893Comment period closed

  6. WTO notificationJapanSPSEmergency measure, may already applyEmergency

    Emergency measures to mitigate the risk of introducing Bactrocera dorsalis species complex

    To prevent the introduction of the Bactrocera dorsalis species complex into Japan, MAFF will take emergency measures prohibiting the import of fresh fruit of Fijian longan (Pometia pinnata (syn. Allophylus cobbe)), which is a host plant of Bactrocera dorsalis species complex originating in the…

    Symbol: G/SPS/N/JPN/1379

  7. WTO notificationJapanSPSEmergency measure, may already applyEmergency

    Import suspension of pig meat from Spain

    In order to prevent the introduction of African swine fever (ASF) virus into Japan, MAFF has suspended the import of pig meat and products thereof from Spain, including those shipped through third countries, from on 28 November 2025 based on the 'Animal health requirements for meat and viscera…

    Symbol: G/SPS/N/JPN/1381

  8. WTO notificationJapanTBTProposed measure, may since have been adopted

    Revision of the Order for Enforcement of the Act on the Regulation of Manufacture and Evaluation of Chemical Substances

    Based on Article 17 and 22 of the Act on the Regulation of Manufacture and Evaluation of Chemical Substances (hereinafter referred to as the 'Act'), the following will be designated as Class I Specified Chemical Substances which need authorization to be manufactured or imported. Chlorpyrifos…

    Symbol: G/TBT/N/JPN/891Comment period closed

  9. WTO notificationJapanTBTProposed measure, may since have been adopted

    Amendment to the Enforcement Order of Industrial Safety and Health Act and related ordinances about the chemical substances subject to labelling and notice through SDS, etc.

    The Enforcement Order of Industrial Safety and Health Act and related ordinances are to be partially amended to place obligations on the business operators relating to the chemical substances subject to labelling and notice through SDS, etc.

    Symbol: G/TBT/N/JPN/890Comment period closed

  10. WTO notificationJapanSPSWithdrawn, lifted or repealed, according to its latest noticeEmergency

    Import suspension of beef and beef offal from Germany and import suspension from facilities handling cloven-hoofed animals of German origin

    In order to prevent the introduction of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) virus into Japan, MAFF has suspended the import of beef and beef offal from Germany, including those shipped through third countries, on 11 January 2025 based on the 'Animal health requirements for beef and beef offal to be…

    Symbol: G/SPS/N/JPN/1320/Add.1

  11. WTO notificationJapanSPSWithdrawn, lifted or repealed, according to its latest noticeEmergency

    Import suspension of raw milk and/or un-heated/un-treated milk products from Germany

    In order to prevent the introduction of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) virus into Japan, MAFF has suspended the import of raw milk and/or un-heated/un-treated milk products from Germany, including those shipped through third countries, on 11 January 2025 based on the 'Animal Health Requirements for…

    Symbol: G/SPS/N/JPN/1321/Add.1

  12. WTO notificationJapanTBTUpdated: check whether it is now adopted or in force

    Proposed revision of Ministerial Ordinance on the Specifications and Standards of Feeds and Feed Additives

    MAFF will add standards and specifications of Phytase No. 2(8) to the 'Ministerial Ordinance on the Specifications and Standards of Feeds and Feed Additives' (Ordinance No. 35 of 24 July 1976 of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry). With this amendment, phytase No.2 (8) as a feed additive…

    Symbol: G/TBT/N/JPN/880/Add.1

  13. WTO notificationJapanSPSUpdated: check whether it is now adopted or in force

    Proposed revision of Ministerial Ordinance on the Specifications and Standards of Feeds and Feed Additives

    MAFF will add standards and specifications of Phytase No. 2(8) to the 'Ministerial Ordinance on the Specifications and Standards of Feeds and Feed Additives' (Ordinance No. 35 of 24 July 1976 of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry). With this amendment, Phytase No.2(8) as a feed additive will…

    Symbol: G/SPS/N/JPN/1375/Add.1

  14. WTO notificationJapanSPSAdopted, according to its latest notice

    Draft revision of the Ministerial Ordinance for Enforcement of the Act on Domestic Animal Infectious Disease Control

    MAFF is proposing a revision of the Article 45 of the Ministerial Ordinance for Enforcement of the Act on Domestic Animal Infectious Disease Control to add emus to the list of animals subject to animal quarantine with regard to Notifiable Avian Influenza. Once emus are subject to animal…

    Symbol: G/SPS/N/JPN/1359/Add.1Comment period closed

  15. WTO notificationJapanTBTProposed measure, may since have been adopted

    Partial amendment to the Criteria for vascular prosthesis and the Criteria for medical adhesive, and abolishment of the Criteria for vision corrective contact lens

    The Criteria for vascular prosthesis will be amended as follows: Regarding the article of 'Ⅱ Quality and test methods of vascular prosthesis', new provision will be added that quality standards and test methods that can guarantee quality, efficacy, and safety equivalent to or greater than the…

    Symbol: G/TBT/N/JPN/883Comment period closed

  16. WTO notificationJapanSPSEmergency measure, may already applyEmergency

    Import suspension of live poultry, poultry meat and egg products from part of Canada; Import suspension of live poultry, poultry meat and egg products from part of the United…

    In order to prevent the introduction of High Pathogenicity Avian Influenza (HPAI) virus into Japan, MAFF has taken import suspension measures based on Articles 37 and 44 of the 'Act on Domestic Animal Infectious Disease Control' and other relevant requirements.

    Symbol: G/SPS/N/JPN/1377

  17. WTO notificationJapanSPSEmergency measure, may already applyEmergency

    Emergency measures to mitigate the risk of introducing Pepper chat fruit viroid from Türkiye

    To prevent the introduction of Pepper chat fruit viroid (PCFVd) into Japan, MAFF has taken emergency measures for the host plants of PCFVd from Türkiye. The measures are taken as follows: (1) For seeds: The plants must fulfill the following specific requirement AND the phytosanitary certificate or…

    Symbol: G/SPS/N/JPN/1376

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