Notifications for Japan (1406 notifications)

MAFF will designate L-Histidine Monohydrochloride Monohydrate as a feed additive and establish its standards and specifications by the ministerial ordinance in “Public Announcement: the Ministerial Public Announcement Regarding the Designation of Feed Additives (Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Public Announcement No. 750 issued on 24 July 1976)” and “Ministerial Ordinance on the Specifications and Standards of Feeds and Feed Additives” (Ordinance No. 35 of 24 July 1976 of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry). (Proposed amendment) L-Histidine Monohydrochloride Monohydrate is allowed to be used as a feed additive.

We are pleased to inform that the revisions of the Ordinance for Enforcement of the Plant Protection Act and the detailed requirements (notified by G/SPS/N/JPN/1138 on 4 November 2022) has been published in the Japanese Official Gazette on 1 February 2023. Annexed Tables 1-2, 2 and 2-2 of the Ordinance for Enforcement of the Plant Protection Act after this revision are attached to this addendum: 1. ”Revised Annexed Table 1-2”List of the plants and other objects subject to specific phytosanitary measures to be carried out in exporting countries (Annexed Table 1-2 of the Ordinance for Enforcement of the Plant Protection Act) and the details of the requirements for each of the quarantine pestshttps://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2023/SPS/JPN/23_1229_00_e.pdf2. ”Revised Annexed Table 2”List of the import prohibited plants (Annexed Table 2 of the Ordinance for Enforcement of the Plant Protection Act)https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2023/SPS/JPN/23_1229_01_e.pdf3. ”Revised Annexed Table 2-2”List of the import prohibited plants (excluding the plants that meet the requirements) (Annexed Table 2-2 of the Ordinance for Enforcement of the Plant Protection Act) and the details of the requirements for each of the quarantine pestshttps://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2023/SPS/JPN/23_1229_02_e.pdfPlease note that the revised Annexed Tables 1-2, 2 and 2-2 of the Ordinance for Enforcement of the Plant Protection Act are to be applicable from 1 August 2023. For more information, the latest version of the Ordinance for Enforcement of the Plant Protection Act and the detailed requirements are available on our website: https://www.maff.go.jp/pps/j/information/language_top.htmlThe revision to the non-quarantine pest list (notified by G/SPS/N/JPN/1138 on 4 November 2022) is to be published in the Japanese Official Gazette in due course. This revision will enter into force on the day following the date of publication.

In order to prevent the introduction of High Pathogenicity Avian Influenza (HPAI) virus into Japan, MAFF has taken import suspension measures based on Articles 37 and 44 of the "Act on Domestic Animal Infectious Disease Control" and other relevant requirements.

In order to prevent the introduction of High Pathogenicity Avian Influenza (HPAI) virus into Japan, MAFF has taken import suspension measures based on Articles 37 and 44 of the "Act on Domestic Animal Infectious Disease Control" and other relevant requirements.

Establishment of new criteria for refusal of registration for biological pesticidesBiological pesticides are (1) so-called "natural insect killer pesticides" (in the narrow definition), which are generally used with live insects that are predators or parasites (e.g., Insecta, Arachnid, etc.) and (2) microbial pesticides (viruses, bacteria, fungi, etc.), which may be used as pesticides, as Article 2, paragraph 2 of the Act provides that "predators, parasites or microorganisms used for pest control as described in the preceding paragraph shall be deemed to be pesticides.”Biological pesticides are assumed that the use of alive biological pesticides (i.e., not inactivated) may cause significant damages to the habitat or growth of animals and plants in the living environment due to their proliferation, etc (For example, when spiders are used as biological pesticides in agricultural lands, the pesticides may cause significant damages to the habitat or growth of animals and plants in the agricultural lands and surrounding environment by preying beneficial insects in addition to target insects).The criteria for refusal of registration were newly established so that the registration of such biological pesticides can be refused where an application for registration is submitted.

The proposed maximum residue limits (MRLs) for Nicarbazin notified in G/SPS/N/JPN/1072 (dated 25 July 2022) were adopted and published on 22 November 2022. The specified MRLs are available as below:

The proposed maximum residue limits (MRLs) for Cloxacillin notified in G/SPS/N/JPN/1070 (dated 25 July 2022) were adopted and published on 22 November 2022. The specified MRLs are available as below:

The proposed maximum residue limits (MRLs) for Florasulam notified in G/SPS/N/JPN/1066 (dated 25 July 2022) were adopted and published on 22 November 2022. The specified MRLs are available as below:

The proposed maximum residue limits (MRLs) for Fluensulfone notified in G/SPS/N/JPN/1074 (dated 25 July 2022) were adopted and published on 22 November 2022. The specified MRLs are available as below:

The proposed maximum residue limits (MRLs) for Etofenprox notified in G/SPS/N/JPN/1067 (dated 25 July 2022) were adopted and published on 22 November 2022. The specified MRLs are available as below:

The proposed maximum residue limits (MRLs) for Didecyldimethylammonium chloride notified in G/SPS/N/JPN/1069 (dated 25 July 2022) were adopted and published on 22 November 2022. The specified MRLs are available as below:

The proposed maximum residue limits (MRLs) for Tetraconazole notified in G/SPS/N/JPN/1071 (dated 25 July 2022) were adopted and published on 22 November 2022. The specified MRLs are available as below:

The proposed maximum residue limits (MRLs) for Fenpyroximate notified in G/SPS/N/JPN/1073 (dated 25 July 2022) were adopted and published on 22 November 2022. The specified MRLs are available as below:

The proposed maximum residue limits (MRLs) for 1,2-Dichlorobenzene notified in G/SPS/N/JPN/1068 (dated 25 July 2022) were adopted and published on 22 November 2022. The specified MRLs are available as below:

Proposal for the amendments of the maximum residue limits (MRLs) for the agricultural chemical: Glyphosate.Commodity (for feed)      Proposed MRL (mg/kg)      Current MRL (mg/kg)Oats                                                      30                                             20 Barley                                                   30                                             20 Wheat                                                  30                                               5 Maize                                                      5                                                1 Milo                                                       30                                             20 Rye                                                        30                                               0.2 Hay                                                      500                                           120 Soybean                                               20                                               - Soybean meal                                       9                                               - Note:- The current MRLs applies to the residue of glyphosate only.- Residue definition of the proposed MRLs for enforcement:   For maize, soybean and soybean meal: Sum of glyphosate and N-acetylglyphosate, expressed as glyphosate;   For other crops: Glyphosate.- Hay includes hay and fodder (dry), straw, forage (green) and silage. The MRL is set as 90% dry matter base.

Proposal of maximum residue limits (MRLs) for the following agricultural chemical: Pesticide: Acequinocyl.

Proposal of maximum residue limits (MRLs) for the following agricultural chemical: Veterinary drug: Mosapride.

Proposal of maximum residue limits (MRLs) for the following agricultural chemical: Pesticide: Isofetamid.

Proposal of maximum residue limits (MRLs) for the following agricultural chemical: Pesticide: Methoxyfenozide.

Proposed maximum residue limits (MRLs) for the following agricultural chemical:Pesticide: Pyriproxyfen.