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07/06/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 07/07/2026 07:21

Japan: The 275th Japan Food Safety Group Outcomes

On July 1, 2026, the Consumer Affairs Agency (CAA) of Japan proposed revisions to Japan's maximum residue levels (MRLs) for 5 agricultural chemicals (Boscalid, Chlorothalonil, Pyrifluquinazon, Tolfenpyrad, and Imidacloprid) applicable to various agricultural commodities. Furthermore, the CAA proposed revoking MRLs for 28 pesticides. Additionally, the CAA proposed revising the food additive specifications for Fructosyl Transferase and Glutaminase. By July 20, 2026, interested U.S. parties can submit comments to [email protected] for plant products, [email protected] for animal products, and [email protected] for processed products. The CAA will also notify the proposed revisions to the World Trade Organization.
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