Japan proposing to revise the Standards and Specifications for utensils, containers, and packaging made of synthetic resins.

Ministry of Health has established specifications and standards for utensils, containers, and packaging made of synthetic resins.

Products covered: Utensils, containers and packaging for food and food additives

HS code: 02, 03, 04, 0504, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 24

Proposed date of adoption:In the winter of 2019.

Proposed date of entry into force: In the summer of 2020

Final date for comments: 11 October 2019

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