Japan Food Sanitation Act — Import Inspection Requirements

Imported food products posed health risks due to insufficient safety checks.

Key Obligations

Import notification to MHLW; inspection at port of entry; positive list compliance for agricultural chemicals; additive compliance

Penalty Ranges

Refusal of entry; destruction; fines up to JPY 1M

Mandatory Deadline: Ongoing — notification required before import

Affected HS Codes: 0101, 0102, 0103, 0104, 0105, 0201, 0202, 0203, 0204, 0205, 0206, 0207, 0208, 0209, 0210, 0301, 0302, 0303, 0304, 0305, 0306, 0307, 0401, 0402, 0403, 0404, 0405, 0406, 0701, 0702, 0703, 0704, 0705, 07...

Issuing Authority: Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW)