Notifications for Japan (1406 notifications)
The proposed maximum residue limits (MRLs) for Tylosin notified in G/SPS/N/JPN/1292 (dated 9 September 2024) were adopted and published on 10 February 2025.The specified MRLs are available as below:
The proposed maximum residue limits (MRLs) for Quinofumelin notified in G/SPS/N/JPN/1281 (dated 9 September 2024) were adopted and published on 10 February 2025.The specified MRLs are available as below:
The proposed maximum residue limits (MRLs) for Sulfadimidine notified in G/SPS/N/JPN/1286 (dated 9 September 2024) were adopted and published on 10 February 2025.The specified MRLs are available as below:
The proposed maximum residue limits (MRLs) for Sulfisozole notified in G/SPS/N/JPN/1291 (dated 9 September 2024) were adopted and published on 10 February 2025.The specified MRLs are available as below:
Proposal for the amendments of the maximum residue limits (MRLs) for the agricultural chemical: Deltamethrin and Tralomethrin.Commodity (for feed) Proposed MRL(mg/kg) Current MRL(mg/kg)Oats 2 1Barley 2 1Wheat 2 1Maize 2 1Milo 2 1Rye 2 1Hay 1 5Note:- Residue definition for enforcement: Sum of deltamethrin (including deltamethrin converted from tralomethrin), and metabolites CR[(R)-α-cyano-3-phenoxybenzyl=(1R,3R)-3-(dibromovinyl)-2,2-dimethylcyclopropanecarboxylate] and CT[(S)-α-cyano-3-phenoxybenzyl=(1S,3S)-3-(dibromovinyl)-2,2-dimethylcyclopropanecarboxylate] converted to deltamethrin.- Hay includes hay and fodder (dry), straw, forage (green) and silage. The MRL is set as 90% dry matter base.
Proposal for the revoke of the maximum residue limits (MRLs) for the agricultural chemical: Chlorobenzilate.Commodity (for feed) Proposed MRL(mg/kg) Current MRL(mg/kg)Maize - (withdraw) 0.02
Proposal for the amendments of the maximum residue limits (MRLs) for the agricultural chemical: Paraquat.Commodity (for feed) Proposed MRL(mg/kg) Current MRL(mg/kg)Wheat 1.1 0.05Milo 0.05 0.5Note:- Residue definition for enforcement: Paraquat (paraquat ion).
Proposal for the amendments of the maximum residue limits (MRLs) for the agricultural chemical: Cyfluthrin.Commodity (for feed) Proposed MRL(mg/kg) Current MRL(mg/kg)Wheat 0.2 2Maize 0.05 2Milo 3.5 2Hay 50 3Note:- Residue definition for enforcement: Cyfluthrin (sum of isomers).- Hay includes hay and fodder (dry), straw, forage (green) and silage. The MRL is set as 90% dry matter base.
Proposal for the amendments of the maximum residue limits (MRLs) for the agricultural chemical: Fenitrothion.Commodity (for feed) Proposed MRL(mg/kg) Current MRL(mg/kg)Oats 6 1Barley 6 5Wheat 15 10Milo 6 1Rye 6 1Note:- Residue definition for enforcement: Fenitrothion.
We are pleased to inform that the revisions of the Ordinance for Enforcement of the Plant Protection Act and non-quarantine pest list (notified by G/SPS/N/JPN/1327 on 18 March 2025) were published in the Japanese Official Gazette on 23 June 2025.These revisions and requirements are to enter into force on 23 December 2025, except for deletion of a country from Item 37 of Annexed Table 2-2 and revision of the non-quarantine pest list, both of which are to enter into force on 24 June 2025.
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.
The establishment of the standards and specifications of amylase (No. 3) for feeds and feed additives, notified in G/SPS/N/JPN/1345 (dated 20 May 2025), came into force on 10 June 2025.
On 10 March 2025, Japan notified, in document G/SPS/N/JPN/1326, the implementation of emergency measures to mitigate the risk of introducing the Bactrocera dorsalis species complex from Guyana. By this addendum to the emergency measures, Japan clearly states that Bactrocera carambolae is present in Guyana.The emergency measures are based on the following information:(1) Japan considers Bactrocera carambolae a species included in the Bactrocera dorsalis species complex, based on Drew and Hancock (1994);(2) Japan confirmed references indicating the presence of Bactrocera carambolae in Guyana (EPPO, 2024; Malavasi et al., 2013).【Relevant documents】‐ Drew,R.A.I.and D.L.Hancock (1994) The Bactrocera dorsalis complex of fruit flies (Diptera:Tephritidae: Dacinae) in Asia.Bulletin of Entomological Research Supplement Series Supplement No.2.CAB International: 68pp.- EPPO (2024) EPPO Reporting Service 2024/097. New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List. (online), available from https://gd.eppo.int/taxon/ERWIAM- Malavasi A., D. Midgarden, A. van Sauers-Muller, M. J. S. Godoy (2013) Manual for the control of the carambola Fruit fly in South America. CFF operation manual. Second edition, IICA. (online), available fromhttps://www.researchgate.net/publication/317182807_Manual_for_the_control_of_the_Carambolafruit_fly_in_South_America
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.
MAFF will add standards and specifications of amylase (No. 3) to "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). With this amendment, amylase (No. 3) as a feed additive will become eligible for import into Japan.
Proposal of maximum residue limits (MRLs) for the following agricultural chemical:Veterinary drug: Dibutyl Succinate.
Proposal of maximum residue limits (MRLs) for the following agricultural chemical:Pesticide: Polyoxin complex.
Proposal of maximum residue limits (MRLs) for the following agricultural chemical:Pesticide: Dimpropyridaz.
Proposal of maximum residue limits (MRLs) for the following agricultural chemical:Pesticide: Thifluzamide.
Proposal of maximum residue limits (MRLs) for the following agricultural chemical:Veterinary drug: Norgestomet.