Labelling, Marking & Packaging

— Latest update: May 2025 —

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