Japan seek to amend current GM labeling system

Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare allows to use "non-GM" labelling in case of constant incorporation of unintended GM agricultural products (soybean and corn with 5%). In the Amendment of the Food Labelling Standards, "non-GM" labelling shall not be used without the product recognized to be not contaminated with GM in order to ensure the accuracy of the food labelling. Japan will revise the provisions of Article 3 and Article 18 of the Food Labelling Standards which stipulate the requirements for "non-GM" labelling.

Products covered :The GM labelling system

HS Code: 02, 03, 04, 0504, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22

Proposed date of adoption: To be determined (Upon publication in "KANPO" (Official Government Gazette))

Proposed date of entry into force: To be announced in the Official Government Gazette

Final date for comments: 60 days from notification

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