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Factsheet: EPA & Wine

The aim of this factsheet is to explain to EU wine exporters the market access opportunities offered by the EU-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) as well as and the recognition of oenologic

Factsheet: EPA & Spirits and Beer Products

The aim of this factsheet is to explain to EU beer and spirits exporters the market access opportunities offered by the EU-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement and in a brief overview, the relevant

Factsheet: EPA & Meat Products

The aim of this factsheet is to explain to EU meat exporters the market access opportunities offered by the EU-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement as well as, in a brief overview, the relevant Rul

Factsheet: EPA & Dairy Products

The aim of this factsheet is to explain to EU dairy exporters the market access opportunities offered by the Agreement for an Economic Partnership (EPA) as well as, in a brief overview, the relevan

A New Era for the EU and Japan Starts Now!

With the entry into force of the EU-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) on February 1st, 2019, a new era for the EU and Japan starts, as rightly highlighted by the EU-Japan Busine

Factsheet: EPA & Geographical Indications

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EU-Japan business welcomes the entry into force of the EU-Japan EPA

01 February 2019 - to mark the entry into force of the EPA and linked SPA agreement, the EU-Japan Business Round Table (BRT) issued a statement, entitled "A New Era for the EU and Japan Starts Toda

Factsheet: EPA & Government Procurement

Although European firms already have access to the Japanese government procurement market, through the WTO Agreement on Government Procurement (GPA), the EU-Japan EPA will provide additional opport

Diet approves trade deal with EU

Jiji Press TOKYO (Jiji Press)

EPA Helpdesk Webinar 2: Opportunities for European SMEs in Japan's government procurement market

Dec

2018

What additional opportunities will the EPA offer to European SMEs?

EPA Helpdesk

EPA HELPDESK TO SUPPORT EU companies

On 17 July 2018, the European Union and Japan signed an Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA), the biggest trade agreement ever negotiated by the EU that created an open trade zone covering over 550 million people.

The agreement entered into force on Friday, 1 February 2019.

EPA Helpdesk Webinar 01: Rules of Origin

Nov

2018

How can my SME benefit from the preferential rates linked to the Rules of Origin?

EU-Japan Centre's News

The Centre's June 2026 newsletter has been released !

The Centre quarterly newsletter, June 2026 issue, is now available. In this issue: Last chance…

Nippon Export Award 2026-27

The Belgian-Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce in Japan (BLCCJ) is organizing the 13th edition of the…

JAPANESE ECONOMIC AND BUSINESS WEEKLY NEWSLETTER: 11 July - 16 July,2026

The EU Japan Centre is releasing a weekly press review covering Japan's economic and business…

JAPANESE ECONOMIC AND BUSINESS WEEKLY NEWSLETTER: 04 July - 10 July,2026

The EU Japan Centre is releasing a weekly press review covering Japan's economic and business…

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16/03/2026 - 19/03/2026

Green Business Mission in Japan

The next mission will take place from 23-26 March, 2027 Planned application period: September - early November 2026 Please note that this page is still under construction; content relating to…

Japan

05/10/2026 - 09/10/2026

Biotech Business Mission in Japan

Mission dates: 05 - 09 Oct 2026 Are you active in the biotech, pharma, or related healthcare sectors and seeking business, technology, or collaboration opportunities in Japan? This autumn, the EU-…

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EU-Japan Newsletter, issue #94

EU-Japan Newsletter, issue #93

Japanese Policy and Regulatory Developments News March 2026

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EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation

Joint venture established in 1987 by the European Commission (DG GROW) and the Japanese Government (METI) for promoting all forms of industrial, trade and investment cooperation between the EU and Japan.