Provisional Translation
| OTO No. | 135 | Classification | MHW-89 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of Acceptance | November 18, 1983 | Ministry/Agency Receiving Complaint | Economic Planning Agency |
| Responsible Ministries | Ministry of Health and Welfare | Related Laws | The Pharmaceutical Affairs Law |
| Complainant | Korean firm | Exporting Countries | South Korea |
| Subject | Acceptance of ginseng tea in sachet (under 10g) or capsule as a food. | ||
| Details of Measures | It was explained that in Japan, ginseng had been used as a drug, and therefore the ginseng products in sachet or capsule were generally handled as a medicine, but that they could be handled as a food if their shape and usage are close to those of a food, e.g. if they are stick-shaped and drunk by being dissolved in hot water, provided that they do not have the indication of effects as a drug. | ||
| Classification of Processing | Ca | Directions | I-b |
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