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Japan regulates Implements, Containers and Packaging in Food Sanitation Act. Section 4.

Some requirements described in this Act:

  • Positive List System (for synthetic resin): In accordance with partial revision of the Food Sanitation Act promulgated on June 13, 2018, a “positive list” system which allows only substances that have been evaluated for safety to be used in food apparatus, containers and packaging came into effect on June 1, 2020.
  • Standards for Materials in General
  • Specifications and Standards by Material, e.g. glass, ceramic, PVC, Polycarbonate, etc.
  • Specifications and Standards by Use
  • Standards for Manufacturing Apparatus and Containers/Packages
  • Specifications and standards for Milk and Milk products
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