Quality Labeling Standard for Processed Foods
(Notification No. 513 of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries of March 31, 2000)
(Unofficial Translation1)
Revisions made after the establishment:
1) Notification No. 1630 of December 19, 2000;
2) Notification No. 1336 of September 28, 2001;
3) Notification No. 1108 of July 31, 2003;
4) Notification No. 1402 of September 28, 2003;
5) Notification No. 1360 of July 14, 2004;
6) Notification No. 1705 of September 14, 2004;
7) Notification No. 1512 of October 5, 2005;
8) Notification No. 210 of February 28, 2006;
9) Notification No. 909 of June 30, 2006;
10) Notification No. 1051 of August 1, 2006;
11) and 12) Notifications No. 1463 and 1464 of October 27, 2006;
13) Notification No. 1172 of October 1, 2007;
14) Notification No. 1370 of November 6, 2007;
15) Notification No. 1488 of November 27, 2007; and
16) Notification No. 125 of January 31, 2008.
(Scope of application)
Article 1. This standard shall apply to all processed foods. Processed foods for non-institutional use are limited to those in containers or packages.