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Labelling, Marking & Packaging

 Latest update: June 2022 

Japanese laws concerning labelling, product marking and packaging primarily relate to importation, security and health. Requirements are often product-specific and different from the EU standards which European businesses are accustomed to abiding by. In this section, you will find detailed information about Japanese legal requirements.

 

 Table of Contents

  • Household Goods Labelling Act
    • Textile Goods Quality Labeling Regulation
    • Plastic Goods Quality Labeling Regulation
    • Electrical Appliances and Apparatus Quality Labeling Regulation
    • Miscellaneous Manufactured Goods Quality Labeling Regulation
  • Food Labeling Act
    • Fresh food
    • General Processed Food
    • Organic and Additive-Free Product
  • Drugs, medical devices, and regenerative medical products
  • Electrical Appliances and Materials Safety Act
  • Japanese Industrial Standards Mark (JIS)
  • Standards for Packaging
  • Container and Packaging Recycling Act
  • Expert reports & webinars
  • Further Reading
  • Relevant Organisations and Trade Fairs
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