The United States has a recognition agreement with Japan. Recognition agreements allow a foreign government to accredit certifying agents in that country to the USDA organic standards. These foreign certifying agents are authorized to certify organic farms and processing facilities, ensuring that USDA organic products meet or exceed all USDA organic standards. These products can then imported for sale in the United States. The United States also has an export agreement with Japan, allowing USDA organic products grown in the United States to be sold in Japan.

Scope. This agreement covers all USDA organic products produced in Japan and certified by a Japanese government-accredited certifying agent.

Production requirements. USDA organic regulations

Documentation. Standard United States import documentation

Overview: Importing and Exporting Organic Products (PDF)

Labeling. Products produced under the agreement must meet all USDA organic labeling requirements. USDA Organic Seal

Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries

Food Safety and Consumer Affairs Bureau | Labeling and Standards Division

Contact: Mr. Takuro Mukae

Phone: +81-3-6744-7139 | takurou_mukae@nm.maff.go.jp

Food and Agricultural Materials Inspection Center

Incorporated Administrative Agency

Contact: Mr. Kiyofumi Ishikawa

Phone: +81-50-3797-1830 | kiyofumi_ishikawa@nm.famic.go.jp

Takegashi Bldg. 3rd Floor, 3-5-3 Kyobashi, Chuo-ku

Tokyo, Japan

Contact: Mr. Toshiaki Takahashi

Phone: 81-3-3538-1851

Fax: 81-3-3538-1852

E-mail: toshi@jona-japan.org

Accredited by MAFF: April 6, 2010

Crops, Wild Crops, and Handling

6-15-11 Sotokanda, Chiyoda-ku

Tokyo, Japan

Contact: Mr. Kazuo Kato

Phone: 81-3-5812-8055

Fax: 81-3-5812-7370

E-mail: jimukyoku@yu-ki.or.jp

Accredited by MAFF: April 26, 2010

Crops, Wild Crops, and Handling