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.

Go to TOP