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Export to Japan 34: EU Advantages on Agriculture and Food Products: Meat products
09
Feb
2022
09-02-22 | 10:30 - 11:00 AM CETThis is the second round of the online training series “What you should know when exporting
Export to Japan 33: Registration Process and Procedures: Manufacturing and marketing pharmaceutical and medical device
02
Feb
2022
02-02-22 | 10:30 - 11:00 AM CETThis is the second round of the online training series “What you should know when exporting
Export to Japan 32: Registration Process and Procedures: Functional, nutritious, and ‘free-from’ food
26
Jan
2022
26-01-22 | 10:30 - 11:00 AM CET This is the second round of the online training series “What you should know when exportin
Export to Japan 31: Registration Process and Procedures: Japanese Standards (JIS & JAS)
19
Jan
2022
19-01-22 | 10:30 - 11:00 AM CET This is the second round of the online training series “What you should know when exportin
Export to Japan 30: Registration Process and Procedures: IPR (trademark & others)
12
Jan
2022
12-01-22 | 10:30 - 11:00 AM CET This is the second round of the online training series “What yo
Export to Japan 29: Expansion of Export Business: Setting up a business entity in Japan
24
Nov
2021
IP protection is indispensable for small- and medium-size enterprises (SMEs) who focus on returns on investment and survival in global competition and cannot afford a complicated, legal case overseas.
Export to Japan 28: Import Process and Procedures: Labelling, measurements, recycling, safety, fair representation, and fair competition
17
Nov
2021
Upon import, imported foods are subject to regulatory clearances on food safety, disease control for domestic animal and plants, and protection of fisheries resources. In addition, imported foods are subject to other regulations upon sales in Japanese market.
Export to Japan 27: Import Process and Procedures: Plant, animal and sanitary & phytosanitary quarantines
10
Nov
2021
Import and sales of foods require more complicated procedures than those of other items in Japan. Regulations concerning food sanitation and protection of domestic plants, animal and fisheries resources are enforced upon import.
Export to Japan 26: Overview of Import Process and Procedures at Japan Customs
27
Oct
2021
When exporting to and distributing EU products in Japan, EU exporters should understand import process and procedure at Japan Customs and effectively navigate EU products through Japan Customs in association with qualified Japanese trade partners.
Export to Japan 25: Japan’s Distribution System, Sales Channels, and e-Commerce
20
Oct
2021
The heart of Japanese distribution is a wholesaler distribution model where wholesalers act as a business solution to both manufacturers/producers and retailers by taking on all logistic transactions, promotions of goods and financial risks.
Export to Japan 24: Market Entry: Communicating with Japanese partners on IPR, Japanese Standards, shipping and storage, labelling and packaging
13
Oct
2021
For successful market entry to Japan, it is important that you effectively communicate your product information to Japanese distributors who represent and market your products in Japan.
Export to Japan 23: Market Entry: Selecting a qualified Japanese partner and Due Diligence
06
Oct
2021
In Japan, there are various intermediaries who are attracted to EU products while different distributors possess different qualifications. Selecting a best, qualified partner is the key for successful entry and growth in Japanese market.

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