Provisional Translation
| OTO No. | 344 | Classification | MHW-174 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of Acceptance | February 1, 1988 | Ministry/Agency Receiving Complaint | Economic Planning Agency |
| Responsible Ministries | Ministry of Health and Welfare | Related Laws | Food Sanitation Law |
| Complainant | Japan Trade Association (proxy complaint) | Exporting Countries | USA |
| Subject | Import approval of sample foods that colon bacilli discovered by retesting after heat-treated sterilization. | ||
| Details of Measures | It was replied that, even if a food product is found in violation of the Food Sanitation Law at the time of import, the quarantine station may retest the product in question if the importer state that measures have been taken to bring the product into line with the legal requirements and, if it is found in compliance, approve it for import. | ||
| Classification of Processing | Ca | Directions | II-a |
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