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Food Safety in Japan


Information on Food Safety in Japan
Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare
The Japan Food Chemical Research Foundation

The purpose of the administrative work concerning food safety is to protect the health of the public through the strengthening measures for the assurance of food safety.
Read it all HERE :
http://www.ffcr.or.jp/zaidan/FFCRHOME.nsf/pages/e-lists-test


Reference



. WASHOKU
Food safety in Japan, January 2009


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In June 2000, products of Snow Brand Dairy, at the time the largest dairy company in Japan, resulted in many cases of food poisoning, which forced the company to recall their products and decrease their activities. This led to layoffs of workers on an extensive scale and a decline in the working conditions. In January 2002, a meatpacking company, Snow Brand Foods, was forced out of business after it was revealed the company had falsely claimed meat being sold as locally produced was actually imported. Hundreds of workers lost their jobs.

In January 2007, Fujiya, a major confectionary company in Japan was discovered to be selling confectionaries produced with milk past its expiry date. This triggered grave concerns and shook consumer confidence in food safety and security. After this case, a series of incidents of false labeling on meat products was revealed. These incidents took place in both unionised and non-unionised companies.

Food Rengo, an IUF-affiliated federation in Japan representing workers in the food and beverage sector, sees a necessity in restoring the credibility of the entire food and beverage sector. However, the union also sees these incidents as proof that food safety and food security are not just issues of concern to consumers, but vital for protecting employment and working conditions. For a number of years, during the months of June and July (the period when most food poisoning in Japan occurs) Food Rengo specifically campaigns around food safety and security through awareness-raising among its members.

Reed more HERE
source : asianfoodworker.net


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Nippon Shoku no Anzen Rankingu
ニッポン食の安全ランキング
(Ranking of Japanese Food Safety)

Martin J Frid
(Kodansha May, 2009)
ISBN：978-4-06-214970-9
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