Provisional Translation

OTO No. 77 Classification MAFF-25
Date of Acceptance November 1, 1982 Ministry/Agency Receiving Complaint Ministry of International Trade and Industry
Responsible Ministries Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Related Laws Law Concerning Standardization and Proper Labeling of Agricultural and Forestry Products
Complainant US firm Exporting Countries USA
Subject Addition of the standards concerning products made from soybean protein to the Japanese Agricultural Standards for soymilk.
Details of Measures The Japanese Agricultural Standards are formulated based on actual production and distribution conditions, and it is impossible at the present stage to add instantly this product, which is not distributed in this country, to the Standards. It will be decided through detailed investigation and discussion about the possibility of spread and distribution of this product in this country in future, and through the necessary procedures. For this purpose, "the Soy Milk JAS Standards Discussion Subcommittee" including the complainant as a matter was started for detailed discussions.
Classification of Processing A Directions I-a
Remarks Improvement measures were taken on October 5, 1985.

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