Japan Proposes Authorization of Two Food Additives, Calcium Acetate and Calcium Oxide
On March 25, 2013, Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) proposed the approval of two new food additives, calcium acetate and calcium oxide. The Embassy comment period on this proposal will end on April 8, 2013. After that, there will be a domestic public comment period and a WTO notification, with further opportunity to submit comments on this subject.
Further information can be found in the related USDA GAIN Report.
This amendment will be included in the International Food Additive Database once it is established and in effect. Further information on Japan’s food additive regulations can be found on MHLW’s Food Additive page.
