https://updates.legal-gpt.com/?area=Food+%2F+Agriculture&sort=detected English monitoring summaries of Japanese legal and regulatory updates, newest first by the date this dashboard first detected them. “Newly detected” means first detected by this dashboard. It does not mean a new law, a new regulation, or the date of enactment, amendment, or first government publication. Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative. en Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 https://elaws.e-gov.go.jp/document?lawid=410M50000200083_20260924_508M60000200068 jlrw-raw-f0c955bcbc64661b Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Food / Agriculture In Force AI summary: The item is listed in the e-Gov law update list as a Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) ministerial ordinance amending the enforcement rules of the Special Measures Act for the Reconstruction and Revitalization of Fukushima. The target law shown is the Plant Variety Protection and Seed Act enforcement regulations (MAFF Ordinance No. 83 of 1998). The listed amending ordinance is MAFF Ordinance No. 68 of Reiwa 8, with a promulgation date and an effective date both shown as 2026-09-24. Original title: 農林水産省関係福島復興再生特別措置法施行規則の一部を改正する省令 In Force | e-Gov Law Search — Updated Laws | Published 2026-09-24 | First detected 2026-10-07 Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative. https://www.maff.go.jp/j/press/yusyutu_kokusai/chizai/261006_1.html jlrw-raw-2a9815b226c66c90 Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Food / Agriculture Government Announcement AI summary: This is a government announcement (press release) from the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF), dated 2026-10-06. Based on the Japanese title, it concerns a measure order ("sochi meirei") issued under the Act on Protection of the Names of Specified Agricultural, Forestry and Fishery Products and Foods (the Geographical Indications Act). The provided metadata contains no summary text, so the subject, recipient, and content of the order are not known. Original title: 特定農林水産物等の名称の保護に関する法律に基づく措置命令について Government Announcement | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) | Published 2026-10-06 | First detected 2026-10-07 Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative. https://www.maff.go.jp/j/press/yusyutu_kokusai/chizai/261006.html jlrw-raw-0eb14017d432df20 Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Food / Agriculture Government Announcement AI summary: The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) published a press release dated 2026-10-06 concerning a 'measure order' (a corrective-type order) under the Act on the Protection of the Names of Designated Agricultural, Forestry and Fishery Products and Foodstuffs (the GI Act). No summary text was provided, so the specific subject, the recipient of the order, and its content are not known from the available metadata. Original title: 特定農林水産物等の名称の保護に関する法律に基づく措置命令について Government Announcement | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) | Published 2026-10-06 | First detected 2026-10-07 Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative. https://elaws.e-gov.go.jp/document?lawid=504M60000200075_20260918_508M60000200067 jlrw-raw-2a43f7b799511683 Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Food / Agriculture In Force AI summary: The e-Gov update list shows a ministerial ordinance of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (Reiwa 8 MAFF Ordinance No. 67) that partially amends the 2022 ordinance on certification of supply assurance plans, issued under the economic security promotion law for MAFF-related measures. The metadata gives a promulgation date and an effective date of 2026-09-18, with an update-list date of 2026-10-05. The specific amended provisions are not provided in the available metadata. Original title: 農林水産省関係経済施策を一体的に講ずることによる安全保障の確保の推進に関する法律に基づく供給確保計画の認定等に関する省令の一部を改正する省令 In Force | e-Gov Law Search — Updated Laws | Published 2026-09-18 | First detected 2026-10-06 Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative. https://public-comment.e-gov.go.jp/servlet/Public?CLASSNAME=PCMMSTDETAIL&id=195260061&Mode=0 jlrw-raw-a82ef8adfd18ae34 Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Food / Agriculture Public Comment Open AI summary: The Ministry of the Environment's pesticide environmental management office is inviting public comments on a draft of the 'registration standard values for pesticides relating to water pollution.' The draft was announced on 2026-10-06, and the comment period closes at 00:00 on 2026-11-05. The item is categorized under environmental conservation. Original title: 「水質汚濁に係る農薬登録基準値（案）」に対する御意見の募集（パブリック・コメント）について Public Comment Open | e-Gov Public Comment | Published 2026-10-06 | First detected 2026-10-06 Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative. https://public-comment.e-gov.go.jp/servlet/Public?CLASSNAME=PCMMSTDETAIL&id=550004415&Mode=0 jlrw-raw-9b0a01b0929fe1c6 Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Food / Agriculture Public Comment Open AI summary: This is a public comment solicitation on a draft order partially amending the ministerial order on the designation of specified critical infrastructure business operators under the Economic Security Promotion Act. The draft was announced on 2026-10-01 and comments are accepted until 2026-10-31 12:00. The listed category is agriculture, and inquiries are directed to the Financial Coordination Division, Management Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries. Original title: 内閣府・財務省・農林水産省関係経済施策を一体的に講ずることによる安全保障の確保の推進に関する法律に基づく特定社会基盤事業者の指定等に関する命令の一部を改正する命令案についての意見・情報の募集について Public Comment Open | e-Gov Public Comment | Published 2026-10-01 | First detected 2026-10-02 Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative. https://www.maff.go.jp/j/press/yusyutu_kokusai/kisei/261001.html jlrw-raw-95523c30c08e5ae7 Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Food / Agriculture Government Announcement Rule-based preview only; review the original Japanese source. Original title: インドネシア・ハラール認証義務化に関する事業者向けウェビナーの開催について Government Announcement | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) | Published 2026-10-01 | First detected 2026-10-02 Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative. https://elaws.e-gov.go.jp/document?lawid=332CO0000000043_21171231_429CO0000000007 jlrw-raw-3424afdba32f87ad Wed, 30 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Food / Agriculture Promulgated AI summary: The metadata lists a Cabinet Order titled 'Cabinet Order to Partially Amend the Enforcement Order of the Act on Stabilization of Livestock Product Prices and Others' (Heisei 29 Cabinet Order No. 7), with a promulgation date of 25 January 2017. The e-Gov update list entry associates it with the Enforcement Order of the Act on Special Measures concerning Taxation (Showa 32 Cabinet Order No. 43) as the target law, and shows a list date of 2026-09-28. Original title: 畜産物の価格安定に関する法律施行令等の一部を改正する政令 Promulgated | e-Gov Law Search — Updated Laws | Published 2017-01-25 | First detected 2026-09-30 Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative. https://elaws.e-gov.go.jp/document?lawid=425M60000200044_20260910_508M60000200066 jlrw-raw-a164c2ee0c447b07 Wed, 30 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Food / Agriculture In Force AI summary: This item is a ministerial ordinance (MAFF Ordinance No. 66 of Reiwa 8) that partially amends the Ordinance on the Regulation of the Use of Veterinary Drugs and Medicines (originally MAFF Ordinance No. 44 of Heisei 25). According to the metadata, the amending ordinance lists a promulgation date and an enforcement date both of 2026-09-10. The metadata does not describe the substantive content of the amendments. Original title: 動物用医薬品及び医薬品の使用の規制に関する省令の一部を改正する省令 In Force | e-Gov Law Search — Updated Laws | Published 2026-09-10 | First detected 2026-09-30 Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative. https://public-comment.e-gov.go.jp/servlet/Public?CLASSNAME=PCMMSTDETAIL&id=550004412&Mode=0 jlrw-raw-892232afe1a448c6 Sat, 26 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Food / Agriculture Public Comment Open AI summary: This is a public comment invitation regarding a proposed partial amendment to the ministerial ordinance on composition standards for feed and feed additives, categorized under agriculture. According to the metadata, the draft was published on 2026/09/25 and comments are accepted until 2026/10/25 23:59. The listed contact is the Livestock and Aquaculture Safety Management Division of the Consumer Affairs Bureau of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries. Original title: 「飼料及び飼料添加物の成分規格等に関する省令の一部改正案」についての意見・情報の募集について Public Comment Open | e-Gov Public Comment | Published 2026-09-25 | First detected 2026-09-26 Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative. https://www.maff.go.jp/j/press/yusyutu_kokusai/chizai/260924.html jlrw-raw-a25c5dd545edcde2 Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Food / Agriculture Government Announcement AI summary: The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) issued a press release regarding a measure order (compliance/corrective order) under Japan's Act on Protection of the Names of Specific Agricultural, Forestry and Fishery Products and Foodstuffs (the GI protection law). The announcement is dated 2026-09-24. No further details are provided in the metadata beyond the title and source. Original title: 特定農林水産物等の名称の保護に関する法律に基づく措置命令について Government Announcement | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) | Published 2026-09-24 | First detected 2026-09-25 Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative. https://public-comment.e-gov.go.jp/servlet/Public?CLASSNAME=PCMMSTDETAIL&id=195260058&Mode=0 jlrw-raw-88dfde46ce8d3243 Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Food / Agriculture Public Comment Open AI summary: The Ministry of the Environment has opened a public comment period on a draft proposal to review target values and related items for agricultural chemicals (pesticides) in drinking water. According to the metadata, the draft was announced on 2026/09/24 and comments are accepted until 2026/10/24. The matter is handled by the Water Supply Quality and Sanitation Management Office of the Ministry of the Environment's Water and Atmospheric Environment Bureau. Original title: 「水道水中における農薬類の目標値等見直し（案）」に関する御意見の募集について Public Comment Open | e-Gov Public Comment | Published 2026-09-24 | First detected 2026-09-25 Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative. https://public-comment.e-gov.go.jp/servlet/Public?CLASSNAME=PCMMSTDETAIL&id=550004410&Mode=0 jlrw-raw-b368f0797ffdb67c Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Food / Agriculture Public Comment Open AI summary: This is a public comment invitation on a proposed partial amendment to Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Notification No. 1833 of 2003, which sets the sampling methods and related matters for survey subjects under Article 5 of the Agricultural Management Statistics Survey Regulations. According to the metadata, the draft was published on 2026-09-18 with a comment deadline of 2026-10-17. The item is categorized under statistics and administered by the Statistics Department of the Minister's Secretariat at MAFF. Original title: 平成15年農林水産省告示第1833号（農業経営統計調査規則第５条の農林水産大臣が定める調査客体の抽出方法等を定める等の件）の一部改正案についての意見・情報の募集について Public Comment Open | e-Gov Public Comment | Published 2026-09-18 | First detected 2026-09-19 Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative. https://www.maff.go.jp/j/press/nousan/kikaku/260918.html jlrw-raw-85fe3bfcdf119f64 Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Food / Agriculture Government Announcement Rule-based preview only; review the original Japanese source. Original title: 令和7年産米の相対取引価格・数量について（令和8年8月） Government Announcement | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) | Published 2026-09-18 | First detected 2026-09-19 Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative. https://elaws.e-gov.go.jp/document?lawid=505M60000242002_20260918_508M60000242001 jlrw-raw-0f7a0f82c3e39b12 Fri, 18 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Food / Agriculture In Force AI summary: This is an amending order (Reiwa 8 Cabinet Office/Ministry of Finance/Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Order No. 1) that partially revises the existing order on the designation of specified critical infrastructure operators under the Act on the Promotion of Ensuring Security by Integrated Implementation of Economic Measures. According to the metadata, the amending order carries a promulgation date of 2026-07-14 and an enforcement date of 2026-09-18. The record originates from an e-Gov Law Search update list and concerns economic security measures across the Cabinet Office, Ministry of Finance, and Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries. Original title: 内閣府・財務省・農林水産省関係経済施策を一体的に講ずることによる安全保障の確保の推進に関する法律に基づく特定社会基盤事業者の指定等に関する命令の一部を改正する命令 In Force | e-Gov Law Search — Updated Laws | Published 2026-07-14 | First detected 2026-09-18 Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative. https://elaws.e-gov.go.jp/document?lawid=505M60000202004_20260918_508M60000202010 jlrw-raw-1f28e379e7978a95 Fri, 18 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Food / Agriculture In Force AI summary: This item concerns an amending order to the Cabinet Office and Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries order regarding the designation of specified critical infrastructure operators under the law on ensuring security through integrated economic measures (commonly known as the Economic Security Promotion Act). The source metadata lists the amending order (Reiwa 8 Cabinet Office/MAFF Order No. 10) with a promulgation date of 2026-07-14 and an enforcement date of 2026-09-18. The information is drawn from an e-Gov Law Search update listing. Original title: 内閣府・農林水産省関係経済施策を一体的に講ずることによる安全保障の確保の推進に関する法律に基づく特定社会基盤事業者の指定等に関する命令の一部を改正する命令 In Force | e-Gov Law Search — Updated Laws | Published 2026-07-14 | First detected 2026-09-18 Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative. https://www.maff.go.jp/j/press/kanbo/b_kankyo/260917.html jlrw-raw-61c373fabfe03da8 Fri, 18 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Food / Agriculture Government Announcement Rule-based preview only; review the original Japanese source. Original title: 「農林水産分野GHG排出削減技術海外展開パッケージ」を改訂し、「農林水産分野GX技術海外展開パッケージ」として公表 （通称：MIDORI∞INFINITY,ミドリ・インフィニティ） Government Announcement | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) | Published 2026-09-17 | First detected 2026-09-18 Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative. https://elaws.e-gov.go.jp/document?lawid=322CO0000000016_21171231_429CO0000000007 jlrw-raw-ae9dd7ce2324ccae Tue, 15 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Food / Agriculture Promulgated AI summary: This item refers to a Cabinet Order that partially amends the Enforcement Order of the Act on Stabilization of Livestock Product Prices and related orders (Cabinet Order No. 7 of 2017). The metadata lists a promulgation date of 2017-01-25. The record appears in an e-Gov law update listing and also references the Enforcement Order of the Local Autonomy Act (Cabinet Order No. 16 of 1947). Original title: 畜産物の価格安定に関する法律施行令等の一部を改正する政令 Promulgated | e-Gov Law Search — Updated Laws | Published 2017-01-25 | First detected 2026-09-15 Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative. https://www.maff.go.jp/j/press/syouan/seisaku/260911.html jlrw-raw-e867948afc3b84c9 Sat, 12 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Food / Agriculture Government Announcement Rule-based preview only; review the original Japanese source. Original title: 令和7年度国産農畜水産物に含まれる有機フッ素化合物（PFAS）の実態調査や試験研究の結果について Government Announcement | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) | Published 2026-09-11 | First detected 2026-09-12 Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative. https://public-comment.e-gov.go.jp/servlet/Public?CLASSNAME=PCMMSTDETAIL&id=595320027&Mode=0 jlrw-raw-23d90cb70d5a607e Fri, 11 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Food / Agriculture Public Comment Open AI summary: This is a public comment consultation on a draft ministerial ordinance to be jointly issued by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, and the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, specifying the 'minor changes' referred to in the proviso to Article 140-2, Paragraph 3 of the Industrial Competitiveness Enhancement Act. According to the metadata, the draft was published on 2026-09-09 with a comment submission deadline of 2026-10-08. The item is handled by the Economic and Industrial Policy Bureau of METI. Original title: 産業競争力強化法第百四十条の二第三項ただし書の経済産業省令・農林水産省令・国土交通省令で定める軽微な変更を定める省令（案）等に対する意見募集 Public Comment Open | e-Gov Public Comment | Published 2026-09-09 | First detected 2026-09-11 Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative. https://www.caa.go.jp/notice/entry/047167/ jlrw-raw-abd89a4fa9408778 Fri, 11 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Food / Agriculture Government Announcement AI summary: The Consumer Affairs Agency (CAA) has posted an item regarding a notice (kokuji) on a partial amendment to the standards and criteria for food, additives, and related items, referencing quinoclamine and others. Based on the title, this appears to concern changes to residue or specification standards, but the specific content and effective status are not detailed in the provided metadata. This is an unofficial English summary; the Japanese official source is authoritative. Original title: 食品、添加物等の規格基準の一部を改正する告示について(キノクラミン等) Government Announcement | Consumer Affairs Agency (CAA) | Published 2026-09-10 | First detected 2026-09-11 Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative. https://public-comment.e-gov.go.jp/servlet/Public?CLASSNAME=PCMMSTDETAIL&id=550004403&Mode=0 jlrw-raw-9355e6ccacb67d59 Fri, 11 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Food / Agriculture Public Comment Open AI summary: The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries has opened a public comment procedure on proposed partial amendments to standards concerning the conduct of animal testing for feed additives, related inspection procedures, and feed additive evaluation criteria. According to the metadata, the draft was published on 2026-09-09 and comments are accepted until 2026-10-08 at 23:59. This is a consultation seeking opinions and information, not a finalized or enacted measure. Original title: 「「飼料添加物の動物試験の実施に関する基準について」、「飼料添加物の動物試験の実施に関する基準に基づく査察実施要領の制定について」及び「飼料添加物の評価基準の制定について」の一部改正案」についての意見・情報の募集について Public Comment Open | e-Gov Public Comment | Published 2026-09-09 | First detected 2026-09-11 Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative. https://public-comment.e-gov.go.jp/servlet/Public?CLASSNAME=PCMMSTDETAIL&id=095260810&Mode=0 jlrw-raw-df601efc7771f062 Fri, 11 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Food / Agriculture Public Comment Results Published AI summary: Japan's Food Safety Commission (under the Cabinet Office) has opened a public comment period on a draft deliberation result concerning the food health impact assessment of 2'-fucosyllactose produced using the Escherichia coli K-12 DH1 MDO MAP1001h strain. According to the metadata, the draft was posted on 2026-09-09, with comments accepted until 2026-10-08. This is a draft assessment out for public comment, not a finalized decision. Original title: Escherichia coli K-12 DH1 MDO MAP1001h株を利用して生産された２’-フコシルラクトースに係る食品健康影響評価に関する審議結果（案）についての意見・情報の募集について Public Comment Results Published | e-Gov Public Comment | Published 2026-09-09 | First detected 2026-09-11 Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative. https://public-comment.e-gov.go.jp/servlet/Public?CLASSNAME=PCMMSTDETAIL&id=095260820&Mode=0 jlrw-raw-8881ada4ee5624a3 Fri, 11 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Food / Agriculture Public Comment Results Published AI summary: The Food Safety Commission Secretariat of the Cabinet Office is seeking public comments and information on a draft (proposed) result of a food health impact assessment concerning alpha-amylase produced using the H-ELP strain. According to the metadata, the draft was announced on 2026-09-09 and the comment period closes on 2026-10-08 at 23:59. This is a public consultation on a draft assessment result, not a finalized decision. Original title: H-ELP株を利用して生産されたα-アミラーゼに係る食品健康影響評価に関する審議結果（案）についての意見・情報の募集について Public Comment Results Published | e-Gov Public Comment | Published 2026-09-09 | First detected 2026-09-11 Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative. https://public-comment.e-gov.go.jp/servlet/Public?CLASSNAME=PCMMSTDETAIL&id=095260830&Mode=0 jlrw-raw-16fcc3dfcfb137c7 Fri, 11 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Food / Agriculture Public Comment Results Published AI summary: This is a call for public comments and information on a draft deliberation result concerning a food health impact assessment for alpha-galactosidase produced using the JPAN013 strain. The item was posted on 2026-09-09 by the Food Safety Commission Secretariat (Cabinet Office), with a comment submission deadline of 2026-10-08. It is categorized under ensuring the safety and security of citizens' lives. Original title: JPAN013株を利用して生産されたα-ガラクトシダーゼに係る食品健康影響評価に関する審議結果（案）についての意見・情報の募集について Public Comment Results Published | e-Gov Public Comment | Published 2026-09-09 | First detected 2026-09-11 Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative. https://public-comment.e-gov.go.jp/servlet/Public?CLASSNAME=PCMMSTDETAIL&id=095260840&Mode=0 jlrw-raw-42af6ae86e55a52c Fri, 11 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Food / Agriculture Public Comment Results Published AI summary: Japan's Food Safety Commission Secretariat (Cabinet Office) has published a draft of the deliberation results concerning the food health impact assessment of bromacil and is seeking public comments and information. According to the metadata, the draft was announced on 2026-09-09 with a submission deadline of 2026-10-08. This is a draft out for public comment, not a finalized assessment or regulation. Original title: ブロマシルに係る食品健康影響評価に関する審議結果（案）についての意見・情報の募集について Public Comment Results Published | e-Gov Public Comment | Published 2026-09-09 | First detected 2026-09-11 Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative. https://public-comment.e-gov.go.jp/servlet/Public?CLASSNAME=PCMMSTDETAIL&id=095260850&Mode=0 jlrw-raw-35a8f0eaa34b8661 Fri, 11 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Food / Agriculture Public Comment Results Published AI summary: Japan's Food Safety Commission Secretariat (Cabinet Office) has published a draft of the deliberation results regarding the food health impact assessment for the agricultural chemical metamitron, and is seeking public comments and information. According to the metadata, the draft was posted on 2026-09-09 with a comment submission deadline of 2026-10-08 23:59. This item is a public consultation on a draft assessment result, not a finalized decision. Original title: メタミトロンに係る食品健康影響評価に関する審議結果（案）についての意見・情報の募集について Public Comment Results Published | e-Gov Public Comment | Published 2026-09-09 | First detected 2026-09-11 Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative. https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/houdou/1111212865_00044.html jlrw-raw-65174606c4c1cc6a Fri, 11 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Food / Agriculture Government Announcement AI summary: The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) has posted an announcement regarding a food safety booth exhibit at a consumer-participation event. The available metadata does not include further details about the event's date, location, or content. This is an unofficial English summary of a government announcement. Original title: 消費者参加型イベントにおける食品安全に関するブース出展について Government Announcement | Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) | Published 2026-09-10 | First detected 2026-09-11 Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative. https://www.maff.go.jp/j/press/syouan/seisaku/260910.html jlrw-raw-dbc612590740a455 Fri, 11 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Food / Agriculture Government Announcement AI summary: According to a press release from Japan's Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF), this item concerns a booth exhibit related to food safety at a consumer participation event. No further details were provided in the available metadata. The official Japanese source is authoritative and should be consulted for specifics. Original title: 消費者参加型イベントにおける食品安全に関するブース出展について Government Announcement | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) | Published 2026-09-10 | First detected 2026-09-11 Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative. https://www.meti.go.jp/press/2026/09/20260910002.html jlrw-raw-7fdcf1c0d7a5cd5d Fri, 11 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Food / Agriculture Government Announcement AI summary: According to a news release attributed to Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), the ministry will exhibit a booth on food safety at a consumer participation-type event. This is described as a government announcement, and the release does not indicate any new legal requirement or regulatory change. Details of the event and booth content should be confirmed against the official Japanese source. Original title: 消費者参加型イベントにおける食品安全に関するブース出展を行います Government Announcement | Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) | Published 2026-09-10 | First detected 2026-09-11 Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative. https://elaws.e-gov.go.jp/document?lawid=411AC0000000018_20251001_507AC0000000069 jlrw-raw-40f73267f36df99b Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Food / Agriculture In Force AI summary: This item refers to an amending act (Reiwa 7 Act No. 69) affecting laws related to food distribution rationalization, fair transactions, and the wholesale market, as listed in the e-Gov Law Search. The metadata records a promulgation date of 2025-06-18 and an enforcement date of 2025-10-01. The record also references the Act on Strengthening the Management of Small and Medium Enterprises (Heisei 11 Act No. 18) as the target law in the update listing. Original title: 食品等の流通の合理化及び取引の適正化に関する法律及び卸売市場法の一部を改正する法律 In Force | e-Gov Law Search — Updated Laws | Published 2025-06-18 | First detected 2026-09-09 Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative. https://elaws.e-gov.go.jp/document?lawid=411AC0000000018_20181022_430AC0000000062 jlrw-raw-31de764434333376 Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Food / Agriculture In Force AI summary: This entry from the e-Gov law update list concerns the amending act 'Act Partially Amending the Wholesale Market Act and the Act on Promotion of Improvement of Food Distribution Structure' (Heisei 30 Act No. 62). The metadata lists a promulgation date of 2018-06-22 and an effective date of 2018-10-22, and shows the act as an amendment affecting the Act on Strengthening Management of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (Heisei 11 Act No. 18). The listing date given is 2026-09-08. Original title: 卸売市場法及び食品流通構造改善促進法の一部を改正する法律 In Force | e-Gov Law Search — Updated Laws | Published 2018-06-22 | First detected 2026-09-09 Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative. https://www.affrc.maff.go.jp/docs/press/260904.html jlrw-raw-d88e2f59765348db Sat, 05 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Food / Agriculture Government Announcement Rule-based preview only; review the original Japanese source. Original title: 「農業の生産性の向上のためのスマート農業技術の活用の促進に関する法律」に基づき開発供給実施計画を認定しました Government Announcement | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) | Published 2026-09-04 | First detected 2026-09-05 Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative. https://www.jfa.maff.go.jp/j/press/kikaku/260904.html jlrw-raw-a9e2455f89843683 Sat, 05 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Food / Agriculture Government Announcement Rule-based preview only; review the original Japanese source. Original title: 水産業に関する世論調査（速報）の概要について Government Announcement | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) | Published 2026-09-04 | First detected 2026-09-05 Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative. https://public-comment.e-gov.go.jp/servlet/Public?CLASSNAME=PCMMSTDETAIL&id=235110034&Mode=0 jlrw-raw-19a17cd9dc66b168 Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Food / Agriculture Public Comment Closed AI summary: Japan's Consumer Affairs Agency has opened a public comment period on a draft Cabinet Office Order amending part of the Enforcement Regulations of the Food Sanitation Act, together with a draft notification amending part of the standards for food, additives, and related items. According to the metadata, the drafts concern the new designation of a food additive and revisions to standards. The public comment period runs from the announcement date of September 1, 2026 with a submission deadline of October 1, 2026 at 23:59. Original title: 「食品衛生法施行規則の一部を改正する内閣府令（案）及び食品、添加物等の規格基準の一部を改正する告示（案）」（添加物の新規指定及び規格基準の改正）に関する御意見の募集について Public Comment Closed | e-Gov Public Comment | Published 2026-09-01 | First detected 2026-09-01 Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative. https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/newpage_75788.html jlrw-raw-9c3504eca5a4f3c4 Sat, 29 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Food / Agriculture Government Announcement Rule-based preview only; review the original Japanese source. Original title: 輸入食品に対する検査命令の実施 （トーゴ産ごまの種子） Government Announcement | Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) | Published 2026-08-28 | First detected 2026-08-29 Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative. https://public-comment.e-gov.go.jp/servlet/Public?CLASSNAME=PCMMSTDETAIL&id=550004399&Mode=0 jlrw-raw-fc0cf1a92c1db16e Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Food / Agriculture Public Comment Closed AI summary: Japan's Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries has opened a public comment period on a draft partial amendment to the ministerial ordinance concerning composition standards for feed and feed additives. The draft was announced on 2026-08-28, with comments accepted until 2026-09-26 at 23:59. The item is categorized under agriculture and is handled by the Livestock and Aquaculture Safety Management Division of the Consumer Affairs Bureau. Original title: 飼料及び飼料添加物の成分規格等に関する省令の一部改正案についての意見・情報の募集について Public Comment Closed | e-Gov Public Comment | Published 2026-08-28 | First detected 2026-08-28 Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative. https://public-comment.e-gov.go.jp/servlet/Public?CLASSNAME=PCMMSTDETAIL&id=550004395&Mode=0 jlrw-raw-322330ff41471b25 Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Food / Agriculture Public Comment Closed AI summary: The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) has opened a public comment period on a proposed partial amendment relating to standards under Article 4, Paragraph 1, Item 5 of the Agricultural Chemicals Regulation Act (Nouyaku Torishimari Ho), concerning the substance referred to as Fenmezoditiaz. According to the metadata, the draft was published on 2026-08-28 with a comment deadline of 2026-09-26 23:59. This is a draft out for public comment and has not been finalized or entered into force based on the information provided. Original title: 令和四年農林水産省告示第千六百五十号（農薬取締法第四条第一項第五号に掲げる場合に該当するかどうかの基準を定める件第一号の規定に基づき、同号の農林水産大臣が定める基準を定める件）の一部を改正する件（フェンメゾジチアズ）（案）についての意見・情報の募集について Public Comment Closed | e-Gov Public Comment | Published 2026-08-28 | First detected 2026-08-28 Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative. https://public-comment.e-gov.go.jp/servlet/Public?CLASSNAME=PCMMSTDETAIL&id=550004396&Mode=0 jlrw-raw-26f50897a7111a30 Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Food / Agriculture Public Comment Closed AI summary: This is a request for public comments and information on a draft amendment to a Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) notification concerning criteria under the Agricultural Chemicals Regulation Act, relating to alachlor. According to the metadata, the draft was published on 2026-08-28 with a comment submission deadline of 2026-09-26 23:59. The matter is categorized under agriculture and is handled by MAFF's Agricultural Production Safety Management Division of the Consumer Affairs Bureau. Original title: 令和四年農林水産省告示第千六百五十号（農薬取締法第四条第一項第五号に掲げる場合に該当するかどうかの基準を定める件第一号の規定に基づき、同号の農林水産大臣が定める基準を定める件）の一部を改正する件（アラクロール）（案）についての意見・情報の募集について Public Comment Closed | e-Gov Public Comment | Published 2026-08-28 | First detected 2026-08-28 Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative. https://public-comment.e-gov.go.jp/servlet/Public?CLASSNAME=PCMMSTDETAIL&id=550004397&Mode=0 jlrw-raw-4fc6e9c21112c5b4 Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Food / Agriculture Public Comment Closed AI summary: This item is a public comment consultation by Japan's Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) on a proposed amendment relating to criteria under the Agricultural Chemicals Regulation Act, concerning the substance clothianidin. According to the metadata, the draft was posted on 2026/08/28 with a comment submission deadline of 2026/09/26 23:59. The responsible office is listed as the Agricultural Production Safety Management Division of MAFF's Food Safety and Consumer Affairs Bureau. Original title: 令和四年農林水産省告示第千六百五十号（農薬取締法第四条第一項第五号に掲げる場合に該当するかどうかの基準を定める件第一号の規定に基づき、同号の農林水産大臣が定める基準を定める件）の一部を改正する件（クロチアニジン）（案）についての意見・情報の募集について Public Comment Closed | e-Gov Public Comment | Published 2026-08-28 | First detected 2026-08-28 Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative. https://public-comment.e-gov.go.jp/servlet/Public?CLASSNAME=PCMMSTDETAIL&id=550004398&Mode=0 jlrw-raw-72fe769511a5b4df Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Food / Agriculture Public Comment Closed AI summary: Japan's Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) has opened a public comment period on a draft partial amendment to a 2022 MAFF notice concerning criteria under the Agricultural Chemicals Regulation Act, relating to the substance thiamethoxam. According to the metadata, the draft was published on 2026-08-28 with a comment deadline of 2026-09-26 23:59. The inquiry contact is listed as MAFF's Consumer Affairs Bureau, Agricultural Production Safety Management Division. Original title: 令和四年農林水産省告示第千六百五十号（農薬取締法第四条第一項第五号に掲げる場合に該当するかどうかの基準を定める件第一号の規定に基づき、同号の農林水産大臣が定める基準を定める件）の一部を改正する件（チアメトキサム）（案）についての意見・情報の募集について Public Comment Closed | e-Gov Public Comment | Published 2026-08-28 | First detected 2026-08-28 Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative. https://www.maff.go.jp/j/press/syouan/syokubo/260828_1.html jlrw-raw-657dbbf026d46e42 Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Food / Agriculture Government Announcement Rule-based preview only; review the original Japanese source. Original title: 米国産一般流通用生鮮ばれいしょの検疫協議の進捗状況に関する説明会の開催について Government Announcement | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) | Published 2026-08-28 | First detected 2026-08-28 Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative. https://public-comment.e-gov.go.jp/servlet/Public?CLASSNAME=PCMMSTDETAIL&id=095260780&Mode=0 jlrw-raw-79b18057bdc1b240 Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Food / Agriculture Public Comment Results Published AI summary: Japan's Food Safety Commission Secretariat (Cabinet Office) has published draft deliberation results concerning a food health impact assessment for the substance referred to as iptriazopyrid, and is inviting public comments and information. According to the metadata, the draft was announced on 2026/08/26 with a submission deadline of 2026/09/24 23:59. The item is categorized under ensuring the safety and security of citizens' lives and is handled by the Pesticide Assessment Office of the Assessment Division. Original title: イプトリアゾピリドに係る食品健康影響評価に関する審議結果（案）についての意見・情報の募集について Public Comment Results Published | e-Gov Public Comment | Published 2026-08-26 | First detected 2026-08-27 Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative. https://public-comment.e-gov.go.jp/servlet/Public?CLASSNAME=PCMMSTDETAIL&id=095260790&Mode=0 jlrw-raw-3af50802f66a798b Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Food / Agriculture Public Comment Results Published AI summary: The Cabinet Office Food Safety Commission is inviting public comments and information on a draft (proposed) deliberation result concerning a food health impact assessment for imazamox ammonium salt. According to the metadata, the draft was published on 2026-08-26 with a comment submission deadline of 2026-09-24 23:59, under the category of ensuring safety and security in citizens' lives. This is a public comment (consultation) item, not a finalized measure. Original title: イマザモックスアンモニウム塩に係る食品健康影響評価に関する審議結果（案）についての意見・情報の募集について Public Comment Results Published | e-Gov Public Comment | Published 2026-08-26 | First detected 2026-08-27 Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative. https://public-comment.e-gov.go.jp/servlet/Public?CLASSNAME=PCMMSTDETAIL&id=095260800&Mode=0 jlrw-raw-2a2c51ca27b0b3df Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Food / Agriculture Public Comment Results Published AI summary: The Food Safety Commission Secretariat of the Cabinet Office is seeking public comments and information on a draft (proposed) deliberation result concerning the food health impact assessment of chlormadinone. According to the metadata, the draft was published on 2026-08-26 with a comment submission deadline of 2026-09-24 23:59. This item is out for public comment and does not indicate a finalized decision. Original title: クロルマジノンに係る食品健康影響評価に関する審議結果（案）についての意見・情報の募集について Public Comment Results Published | e-Gov Public Comment | Published 2026-08-26 | First detected 2026-08-27 Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative. https://elaws.e-gov.go.jp/document?lawid=416M60000200107_20260810_508M60000200064 jlrw-raw-525e452360082a14 Tue, 25 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Food / Agriculture In Force AI summary: This item concerns a Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries ordinance that partially amends the Regulation on the Control of Veterinary Drugs and Related Products (originally MAFF Ordinance No. 107 of 2004). The metadata identifies the amending ordinance as MAFF Ordinance No. 64 of 2026, with a listed promulgation date and enforcement date both of 2026-08-10. Details of the substantive changes are not provided in the metadata. Original title: 動物用医薬品等取締規則の一部を改正する省令 In Force | e-Gov Law Search — Updated Laws | Published 2026-08-10 | First detected 2026-08-25 Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative. https://elaws.e-gov.go.jp/document?lawid=326M50010000021_20260803_508M60000200056 jlrw-raw-7460a6d65658b4d1 Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Food / Agriculture In Force AI summary: This item is a ministerial ordinance partially amending the Enforcement Regulations of the Agricultural Chemicals Regulation Act (Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry Ordinance No. 21 of 1951). According to the metadata, the amending ordinance is numbered Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Ordinance No. 56 of 2026, with a stated promulgation date and enforcement date of 2026-08-03. The specific content of the amendments is not described in the provided metadata. Original title: 農薬取締法施行規則の一部を改正する省令 In Force | e-Gov Law Search — Updated Laws | Published 2026-08-03 | First detected 2026-08-20 Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative. https://public-comment.e-gov.go.jp/servlet/Public?CLASSNAME=PCMMSTDETAIL&id=550004394&Mode=0 jlrw-raw-95db114de0a72e33 Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Food / Agriculture Public Comment Closed AI summary: The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) has opened a public comment period on a draft notice that would partially amend certain existing MAFF notices, including Notice No. 1184 of 2002 issued under Article 1, item 9 of the enforcement order of the Agricultural Modernization Fund Financing Act. According to the metadata, the draft was announced on 2026-08-20 with a comment deadline of 2026-09-06 23:59, categorized under agriculture. This is a draft out for public comment, not an enacted or in-force measure. Original title: 平成十四年農林水産省告示第千百八十四号（農業近代化資金融通法施行令第一条第九号の規定に基づき、同号の農林水産大臣の定める事項及び農林水産大臣の定める基準を定める件）等の一部を改正する告示案についての意見・情報の募集について Public Comment Closed | e-Gov Public Comment | Published 2026-08-20 | First detected 2026-08-20 Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative. https://elaws.e-gov.go.jp/document?lawid=415M60000240005_20260807_508M60000240002 jlrw-raw-cd0e75a317ab5584 Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Food / Agriculture In Force AI summary: This item is a ministerial ordinance (joint order of the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Reiwa 8 Ordinance No. 2) partially amending an existing ordinance on finance and accounting related to the agricultural credit insurance, forestry credit guarantee, and fisheries credit insurance operations of the Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Credit Foundation (an independent administrative agency). According to the metadata, the amending ordinance carries a promulgation date of 2026-08-05 and an enforcement date of 2026-08-07. The listing originates from e-Gov Law Search and reflects an update entry for this ordinance. Original title: 独立行政法人農林漁業信用基金の農業信用保険業務、林業信用保証業務及び漁業信用保険業務に係る財務及び会計に関する省令の一部を改正する省令 In Force | e-Gov Law Search — Updated Laws | Published 2026-08-05 | First detected 2026-08-20 Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative. https://elaws.e-gov.go.jp/document?lawid=415M60000240003_20260807_508M60000240003 jlrw-raw-311bde3a1b2e6f76 Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Food / Agriculture In Force AI summary: This item is a ministerial ordinance (joint order of the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries) that partially amends the ordinance on finance and accounting relating to the basic research operations of the National Agriculture and Food Research Organization (NARO). According to the metadata, the amending ordinance is numbered Reiwa 8 MOF/MAFF Ordinance No. 3, with a stated promulgation date of 2026-08-05 and a stated enforcement date of 2026-08-07. The original ordinance is identified as Heisei 15 MOF/MAFF Ordinance No. 3. Original title: 国立研究開発法人農業・食品産業技術総合研究機構の基礎的研究業務に係る財務及び会計に関する省令の一部を改正する省令 In Force | e-Gov Law Search — Updated Laws | Published 2026-08-05 | First detected 2026-08-20 Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative.