Import Inspection Order for Chinese Okra
After the pesticide mepiquat chloride was detected in okra from China, the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare announced that it had ordered inspection of every lot for each import notification...
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7FY2025 Pesticide Accident and Damage Report
The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries investigated accidents and damage associated with pesticide use in FY2025. It recorded 16 human accident cases and 10 cases of damage to crops and...
Pesticide Use and Residue Survey in Domestic Produce (FY2025)
The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries compiled the results of a FY2025 survey of pesticide use and residues in domestically produced agricultural products, with the aim of promoting...
Partial Revision of Food and Additive Standards (Kinoclamine, etc.)
This is the original text presenting a heading indicating “Kinoclamine, etc.” and a list of “Featured Information and Keywords” concerning a notice on the partial revision of standards for foods,...
Announcement of FY2026 Pest Forecast No. 7
The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries announced the FY2026 Pest Forecast No. 7 on September 9, 2026. Higher occurrences of soybeanfeeding stink bugs are expected in some areas of...
Japan’s Circular Economy Vision Under the Action Plan | Chapter 9Comprehensive Chemical Management: Systems and Cooperation
To reduce environmental pollution from chemicals and their effects on human health and ecosystems, Japan is advancing environmental monitoring, management under the Chemical Substances Control Law...
Japan’s Circular Economy Vision Under the Action Plan | Chapter 15Comprehensive Chemical Management Under the GFC National Plan
Based on the Global Framework on Chemicals (GFC), adopted in September 2023, efforts will proceed under the GFC National Implementation Plan formulated in April 2025 to minimize environmental risks...