EPA

February 22

2022

'EPA Helpdesk' webinar series 46: Human Resources Mobility

What are the opportunities the EPA’s Human Resources Mobility provides to European professionals? Who are the affected professionals?

December 07

2021

CANCELLED - EPA Helpdesk Webinar 44: EPA Impact on EU Agri-Food and Textile Exports to Japan

The EU-Japan EPA entered into force on 1 February 2019. How has the application of this Agreement influenced EU exports of Agri-Food and Textile Products to Japan? Which sectors have seized the opportunities of preferential market access in Japan, and which have not?

November 09

2021

EPA Helpdesk Webinar 43: Tariff Rate Quotas

This webinar targets EU agri-food companies seeking to understand the working of Tariff Rate Quotas opened by Japan in the EU-Japan EPA context.

October 19

2021

EPA Helpdesk Webinar 42: Fisheries

This webinar targets EU companies seeking to export fishery products to Japan by taking advantage of the trade preferences offered by the EPA.

October 05

2021

EPA Helpdesk Webinar 41: Malt, Starches, Wheat Gluten & Albuminoidal Substances

This webinar targets EU companies seeking to export malt, starches, wheat gluten & albuminoidal substances to Japan by taking advantage of the trade preferences offered by the EPA.

January 25

2022

EPA Helpdesk Webinar 45: Rules of Origin

This webinar targets European companies seeking to put, administratively, everything in place before exporting to Japan.

September 07

2021

EPA Helpdesk Webinar 40: Rules of Origin

This webinar targets European companies seeking to put, administratively, everything in place before exporting to Japan.

Factsheet: EPA & Contractual Service Suppliers

Contractual Service Suppliers and Independent Professionals of the EU are allowed to supply services and engage in business activities in Japan. Engineer or Specialist in international services and humanities previously recognised. The EPA specifies 38 sectors for CSS. Contractual Service Suppliers generally depend on EU-based employers.

Factsheet: EPA & Independent Professionals

The EPA’s schedule of Japan lists 38 sectors where specific commitments apply. There are no quotas for those professionals entering Japan. Professionals of the EU covered by Annex 8-B (Annex III) depend on EU-based employers, whereas professionals of the EU covered by Annex 8-B (Annex IV) do not depend on EU-based employers.

EU-Japan Centre's News

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call for proposal to outsource the EU Japan Technology Transfer Helpdesk service in FY 2022
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Upcoming Webinars in February 2022
Please find below our upcoming webinars which will take place in February:   'Export to Japan'…

Events

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27/01/2022
Carbon Pricing for Net Zero/Utilizing Market Mechanism
                           The Research Institute of Economy, Trade and Industry The Institute of Energy Economics, Japan The EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation  Joint webinar Carbon…
02/02/2022
Export to Japan 33: Registration Process and Procedures: Manufacturing and marketing pharmaceutical and medical device
02-02-22 | 10:30 - 11:00 AM CETThis is the second round of the online training series “What you should know when exporting to Japan”. It briefs in 30 minutes on the latest information on export…

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EEN Japan - Celebrating 10 years of working together booklet and videoTen years of ‘happy marriage’ of the EU-Japan…
35th anniversary of the EU-Japan Centre video2022 marks the 35th anniversary of the EU-Japan…
Japanese Industry and Policy News November - December 2021JAPANESE INDUSTRY AND POLICY NEWS November -…
Local Decarbonisation in Japan: Municipalities, Regions and Clusters on the Road to Carbon NeutralityThis report takes a look at Japan’s…