Provisional Translation
| OTO No. | 273 | Classification | MAFF-52 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of Acceptance | June 1, 1987 | Ministry/Agency Receiving Complaint | Ministry of International Trade and Industry (JETRO) |
| Responsible Ministries | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | Related Laws | Law Concerning Safety Assuarance and Quality Improvement of Feed |
| Complainant | Canadian firm | Exporting Countries | Canada |
| Subject | Automatic approval in Japan for calcium lignosulphonate, used as a feed binder in North America and European countries. | ||
| Details of Measures | Like the EC and other countries that treat a feed binder as a feed additive, Japan treats a feed binder as a feed additive under the provisions of the Law Concerning Safety Assurance and Quality Improvement of Feed. Just as each North American and European countries takes the responsibility for approving feed additives based upon the scientific data. Japan designates feed additives after their safety, effectiveness, and other factors have been determined by the Agricultural Materials Council of distinguished experts. It was explained that an applicant wishing to have calcium lignosulphonate so designated should submit the necessary documentation and information to the Council. | ||
| Classification of Processing | D | Directions | I-a |
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