Provisional Translation
| OTO No. | 99 | Classification | MHW-73 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of Acceptance | February 23, 1983 | Ministry/Agency Receiving Complaint | Ministry of International Trade and Industry (JETRO) |
| Responsible Ministries | Ministry of Health and Welfare | Related Laws | The Pharmaceutical Affairs Law |
| Complainant | British firm | Exporting Countries | UK |
| Subject | Reconsideration for handling of Chamomile Tea as a foodstuff. | ||
| Details of Measures | It has been decided that this product will be able to be treated as a food on and after April 1st, 1983, if it has not any statement of virtues as a medicine (such as it is effective for cold, it has perspiration effects, etc.) and its shape, the directions for use and dosage are not similar to those of a medicine. It was so explained to the complainant. | ||
| Classification of Processing | A | Directions | I-a |
| Remarks | Improvement measures were taken on April 1, 1983. | ||