Japan Import Regulations & Other Laws
家庭用品品質表示法與進口商品
家庭用品品質表示法是日本針對一般消費者銷售的指定家庭用品，要求適當品質表示的制度。進口商品即使已完成通關，在日本國內銷售前仍可能需要確認日文表示、表示事項及表示責任方。
Household Goods Quality Labeling Act and Imported Goods
The Household Goods Quality Labeling Act requires proper quality labeling for designated household goods sold to consumers in Japan. Imported goods may require Japanese labeling before domestic sale, even if customs clearance itself is completed.
Positive List System for Food Contact Utensils, Containers and Packaging in Japan
Practical overview of Japan’s positive list system for food contact utensils, containers and packaging, especially synthetic resin materials used in food-contact products.
Food Additives in Japan
Practical overview of food additives under Japanese import practice, including permitted additives, use standards, ingredient checks and document preparation for imported foods.
Imported Food Inspection in Japan
Practical overview of imported food inspection in Japan, including Food Sanitation Act import notification, quarantine station review, inspection orders, monitoring inspections and forwarding-side document checks.
Import Notification for Foods, etc.
Explains Japan’s import notification procedure for foods, food additives, food utensils, containers, packaging and designated toys, including required documents, quarantine station review, inspection risks and practical checks before shipment.
Food Utensils, Containers and Packaging
Explains Japan’s food sanitation requirements for food utensils, containers and packaging, including food-contact use, import notification, material confirmation, test reports, synthetic resin positive list issues and practical checks for importers and freight forwarders.
Imported Food Violation Cases at the Time of Import
Explains how imported food violation cases in Japan should be used in practical import operations, including additive violations, residue issues, microbial non-compliance, prohibited substances, country-and-product risk trends, and actions such as non-release, disposal, re-export or recall.
Best-Before Date and Use-By Date
Explains the difference between best-before dates and use-by dates under Japanese food labeling practice, with practical points for imported foods, overseas date formats, storage conditions, temperature control and online sales.