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ClaraDB gives a verdict only for PFAS state laws for cookware and bakeware, California Proposition 65 consumer-product warning check for BPA, BPS, formaldehyde, styrene, antimony trioxide, vinyl acetate, lead and cadmium, California Proposition 65 warning check for candles and ceramicware (lead, cadmium, formaldehyde, acetaldehyde, benzene, naphthalene, carbon monoxide, benzo[a]pyrene), US packaging EPR producer size thresholds (California, Colorado, Maryland, Minnesota, Oregon, Washington) for a brand-owning manufacturer, US lead in children's products and furniture (lead paint and total lead content), US lead in toys and child care articles (lead paint and total lead content), US lead in children's products (other) and bags (lead paint and total lead content), US phthalates in children's toys and child care articles (DEHP, DBP, BBP, DINP, DIBP, DPENP, DHEXP, DCHP) and US children's product certificate and tracking label for children's tableware (AI-checked, quotes verified word for word). Every other answer shows the laws and quotes found without saying whether they apply. Not checked: Consumer electronics (FCC equipment authorization, 47 CFR Parts 2 and 15, energy rules). What ClaraDB has checked

Home and kitchen goodsMain sourcesfrom 1 Jan 20252 areas read · 3 not read yet
Sources read
  • positive list for synthetic-resin utensils
  • containers and packaging (Food Sanitation Act)
Not read yet
  • general and material-specific specifications for utensils/containers (ceramics, glass, enamel, metal, rubber, paper, wood: CAA notification text not stored)
  • Household Goods Quality Labelling Act
  • Act on Control of Household Products Containing Harmful Substances
Cosmetics and personal careMain sourcesfrom 12 Jul 20242 areas read · 4 not read yet
Sources read
  • 化粧品基準 (MHLW notice 331 of 2000 as amended to 2024-07-12)
  • PMD Act labelling (Arts. 61 and 62) and cosmetics provisions from e-Gov
Not read yet
  • quasi-drug 医薬部外品 standards and approvals
  • 化粧品の表示に関する公正競争規約 (industry code)
  • MAH and manufacturer licensing duties
  • notice-level ingredient lists beyond 化粧品基準 annexes (e.g. 化粧品種別許可基準)
Packaged food and beveragesMain sourcesfrom 1 Apr 20264 areas read · 6 not read yet

Japanese food law as revised on 1 April 2026.

Sources read
  • 食品表示基準 (Cabinet Office Ordinance 2015 no. 10 as amended, e-Gov)
  • 食品衛生法 (Act no. 233 of 1947: Art. 6 and 12 additives, Art. 13 standards, Art. 27 import notification, Art. 19 labelling)
  • 食品衛生法施行規則
  • 食品、添加物等の規格基準 (MHLW notice 370 of 1959) where text is obtainable
Not read yet
  • notice 370 (食品、添加物等の規格基準) additive use standards (第2 添加物 F) and food contaminant/mycotoxin standards (第1 食品): no consolidated current text is published; CAA lists only amendment notices (to 令和8年8月28日 内閣府告示第104号) with old-new tables, and the last MHLW consolidated PDFs are dated 2017-11-30; JP additive-use and contaminant rule rows are not generated
  • 指定添加物 and 既存添加物 name lists maintained by MHLW pages
  • health foods (機能性表示食品, 特定保健用食品)
  • 食品表示基準 Q&A and guidelines
  • 景品表示法 claim rules
  • import-monitoring plan
Consumer electronics and small appliancesMain sourcesfrom 3 Sep 20263 areas read · 4 not read yet
Sources read
  • 電気用品安全法 PSE marking (diamond and circle) and 特定電気用品 list
  • 電波法 技適 mark for specified radio equipment
  • 資源有効利用促進法 J-Moss content marking (law text only)
Not read yet
  • J-Moss JIS C 0950 content-marking threshold detail (paid standard)
  • 省エネ法 トップランナー energy labelling
  • 特定無線設備の技術基準適合証明等に関する規則 (ordinance text not located)
  • PC recycling PC リサイクルマーク details
Batteries, e-bikes and power banksMain sourcesfrom 1 Sep 20263 areas read · 4 not read yet
Sources read
  • 電気用品安全法 act, order and ordinance (リチウムイオン蓄電池 PSE), covered under consumer electronics
  • 資源有効利用促進法 act and order, 密閉形蓄電池の表示の標準となるべき事項を定める省令 and 自主回収 ordinance (labelling text only; mark figures not captured)
  • 道路交通法 and 施行規則 (電動アシスト自転車 = 駆動補助機付自転車, 特定小型原動機付自転車)
Not read yet
  • JIS C 8714 and other JIS texts (paid)
  • 消費生活用製品安全法 and recall rules for portable batteries
  • mark designs in ordinance figures (the attached figure files)
  • 電気用品安全法 sale ban (第二十七条), the 密閉形蓄電池 labelling 様式 figures, 資源有効利用促進法施行令 volume thresholds and municipal take-back detail beyond 第五条 are not covered

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Food Sanitation Act食品衛生法 (昭和二十二年法律第二百三十三号, current revision fetched 2026-10-09)10 rulesIn force from: 1 Jun 2025Industries: Food
Requirement
Applies when
Effective
Source
Ban

Additives and foods containing additives not designated by the Minister

Banned

The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).

Official text, current to 1 Jun 2025. e-Gov (Japan's official law database) current revision; the date is when this revision took effect.

  • Additive that is not designated (JP)

Depends on: additive undesignated

In force, start date unknown

In force no later than 2025-06-01 (the stored e-Gov version date); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.

“人の健康を損なうおそれのない場合として内閣総理大臣が食品衛生基準審議会の意見を聴いて定める場合を除いては、添加物(天然香料及び一般に食品として飲食に供されている物であつて添加物として使用されるものを除”
Article 12 · fetched 2026-10-09Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare / e-Gov Law API v2: 食品衛生法 (昭和二十二年法律第二百三十三号, current revision fetched 2026-10-09)(opens in a new tab)
Ban

Labelling and advertising of food

Banned

The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).

Official text, current to 1 Jun 2025. e-Gov (Japan's official law database) current revision; the date is when this revision took effect.

Every product in the category

In force, start date unknown

In force no later than 2026-10-08 (the stored current revision, fetched 2026-10-09 from the e-Gov API); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.

“食品、添加物、器具又は容器包装に関しては、公衆衛生に危害を及ぼすおそれがある虚偽の又は誇大な表示又は広告をしてはならない。 第五章 食品添加物公定書 第二十一条”
Article 20 · fetched 2026-10-09Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare / e-Gov Law API v2: 食品衛生法 (昭和二十二年法律第二百三十三号, current revision fetched 2026-10-09)(opens in a new tab)
Ban

Foods and additives that are spoiled, toxic, pathogen-contaminated or contain foreign matter

Banned

The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).

Official text, current to 1 Jun 2025. e-Gov (Japan's official law database) current revision; the date is when this revision took effect.

Every product in the category

In force, start date unknown

In force no later than 2025-06-01 (the stored e-Gov version date); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.

“次に掲げる食品又は添加物は、これを販売し(不特定又は多数の者に授与する販売以外の場合を含む。以下同じ。)、又は販売の用に供するために、採取し、製造し、輸入し、加工し、使用し、調理し、貯蔵し、若しくは陳”
Article 6 · fetched 2026-10-09Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare / e-Gov Law API v2: 食品衛生法 (昭和二十二年法律第二百三十三号, current revision fetched 2026-10-09)(opens in a new tab)
Conformity

Food made, processed, used, cooked or stored by methods, or to specifications, set under Art. 13(1)

Must meet the conditions of 第十三条第二項: no manufacture, processing, use, sale or import of food that does not meet the methods and specifications set under 第十三条第一項

The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).

Official text, current to 1 Jun 2025. e-Gov (Japan's official law database) current revision; the date is when this revision took effect.

Every product in the category

In force, start date unknown

In force no later than 2025-06-01 (the stored e-Gov version date); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.

“前項の規定により基準又は規格が定められたときは、その基準に合わない方法により食品若しくは添加物を製造し、加工し、使用し、調理し、若しくは保存し、その基準に合わない方法による食品若しくは添加物を販売し、”
Article 13(2) · fetched 2026-10-09Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare / e-Gov Law API v2: 食品衛生法 (昭和二十二年法律第二百三十三号, current revision fetched 2026-10-09)(opens in a new tab)
Conformity

Food business operators (営業者)

Must meet the conditions of 第五十一条第三項: define and comply with the public-health measures (general hygiene management and HACCP-based control) according to the standard set by the Minister

The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).

Official text, current to 1 Jun 2025. e-Gov (Japan's official law database) current revision; the date is when this revision took effect.

Every product in the category

In force, start date unknown

In force no later than 2026-10-08 (the stored current revision, fetched 2026-10-09 from the e-Gov API); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.

“営業者は、前項の規定により定められた基準に従い、厚生労働省令で定めるところにより公衆衛生上必要な措置を定め、これを遵守しなければならない。 都道府県知事等は、公衆衛生上必要な措置について、第一項の規定”
Article 51(3) · fetched 2026-10-09Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare / e-Gov Law API v2: 食品衛生法 (昭和二十二年法律第二百三十三号, current revision fetched 2026-10-09)(opens in a new tab)
Notification

Imported food

Notification to 厚生労働大臣 (Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare), through the quarantine station

輸入届出 (import notification) each time food or additives are imported for sale or business use

The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).

Official text, current to 1 Jun 2025. e-Gov (Japan's official law database) current revision; the date is when this revision took effect.

  • Imported into the market of sale
  • Your role: Importer

Depends on: imported, economic operator role

In force, start date unknown

In force no later than 2025-06-01 (the stored e-Gov version date); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.

“販売の用に供し、又は営業上使用する食品、添加物、器具又は容器包装を輸入しようとする者は、厚生労働省令で定めるところにより、その都度厚生労働大臣に届け出なければならない。 第二十八条 厚生労働大臣、内閣”
Article 27 · fetched 2026-10-09Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare / e-Gov Law API v2: 食品衛生法 (昭和二十二年法律第二百三十三号, current revision fetched 2026-10-09)(opens in a new tab)
Registration

Businesses designated for permission by 第五十四条

Registration required

営業許可 (business permission) from the prefectural governor

The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).

Official text, current to 1 Jun 2025. e-Gov (Japan's official law database) current revision; the date is when this revision took effect.

  • Operates a food facility or food business
  • Business type needing permit or notification (JP)

Depends on: operates food facility, jp permit business type

In force, start date unknown

In force no later than 2025-06-01 (the stored e-Gov version date); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.

“前条に規定する営業を営もうとする者は、厚生労働省令で定めるところにより、都道府県知事の許可を受けなければならない。 前項の場合において、都道府県知事は、その営業の施設が前条の規定による基準に合うと認め”
Article 55(1) · fetched 2026-10-09Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare / e-Gov Law API v2: 食品衛生法 (昭和二十二年法律第二百三十三号, current revision fetched 2026-10-09)(opens in a new tab)
Notification

Food businesses not requiring permission

Notification to 都道府県知事 (prefectural governor)

営業届出: business name, location and other matters set by the ministerial ordinance, before starting business

The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).

Official text, current to 1 Jun 2025. e-Gov (Japan's official law database) current revision; the date is when this revision took effect.

  • Operates a food facility or food business
  • Business type needing permit or notification (JP)

Depends on: operates food facility, jp permit business type

In force, start date unknown

In force no later than 2025-06-01 (the stored e-Gov version date); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.

“を営もうとする者は、厚生労働省令で定めるところにより、あらかじめ、その営業所の名称及び所在地その他厚生労働省令で定める事項を都道府県知事に届け出なければならない。 前条の規定は、前項の規定による届出をした者について準用する。この場合において”
Article 57(1) · fetched 2026-10-09Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare / e-Gov Law API v2: 食品衛生法 (昭和二十二年法律第二百三十三号, current revision fetched 2026-10-09)(opens in a new tab)
Notification

Food or additives a business recalls for a breach of the Act

Notification to 都道府県知事 (prefectural governor)

Report of a recall of food or additives that breach, or may breach, 第六条, 第十条 to 第十二条, 第十三条第二項又は第三項 or 第二十条, made as the ministerial ordinance sets

The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).

Official text, current to 1 Jun 2025. e-Gov (Japan's official law database) current revision; the date is when this revision took effect.

Every product in the category

In force, start date unknown

In force no later than 2026-10-08 (the stored current revision, fetched 2026-10-09 from the e-Gov API); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.

“営業者が、次の各号のいずれかに該当する場合であつて、その採取し、製造し、輸入し、加工し、若しくは販売した食品若しくは添加物又はその製造し、輸入し、若しくは販売した器具若しくは容器包装を回収するとき(次”
Article 58(1) · fetched 2026-10-09Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare / e-Gov Law API v2: 食品衛生法 (昭和二十二年法律第二百三十三号, current revision fetched 2026-10-09)(opens in a new tab)
Conformity

営業者は、前項の規定により定められた基準に従い、厚生労働省令で定めるところにより公衆衛生上必要な措置を定め、これを遵守し

Must meet the conditions of 営業者は、前項の規定により定められた基準に従い、厚生労働省令で定めるところにより公衆衛生上必要な措置を定め、これを遵守し

The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).

Official text, current to 1 Jun 2025. e-Gov (Japan's official law database) current revision; the date is when this revision took effect.

  • Operates a food facility or food business

Depends on: operates food facility

In force, start date unknown

In force no later than 2025-06-01 (the stored e-Gov version date); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.

“営業者は、前項の規定により定められた基準に従い、厚生労働省令で定めるところにより公衆衛生上必要な措置を定め、これを遵守し”
Article 51(2) · fetched 2026-10-09Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare / e-Gov Law API v2: 食品衛生法 (昭和二十二年法律第二百三十三号, current revision fetched 2026-10-09)(opens in a new tab)
  • Ban

    Additives and foods containing additives not designated by the Minister

    Banned

    The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).

    Official text, current to 1 Jun 2025. e-Gov (Japan's official law database) current revision; the date is when this revision took effect.

    Applies when
    • Additive that is not designated (JP)

    Depends on: additive undesignated

    Effective

    In force, start date unknown

    In force no later than 2025-06-01 (the stored e-Gov version date); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.

    Source
    “人の健康を損なうおそれのない場合として内閣総理大臣が食品衛生基準審議会の意見を聴いて定める場合を除いては、添加物(天然香料及び一般に食品として飲食に供されている物であつて添加物として使用されるものを除”
    Article 12 · fetched 2026-10-09Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare / e-Gov Law API v2: 食品衛生法 (昭和二十二年法律第二百三十三号, current revision fetched 2026-10-09)(opens in a new tab)
  • Ban

    Labelling and advertising of food

    Banned

    The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).

    Official text, current to 1 Jun 2025. e-Gov (Japan's official law database) current revision; the date is when this revision took effect.

    Applies when

    Every product in the category

    Effective

    In force, start date unknown

    In force no later than 2026-10-08 (the stored current revision, fetched 2026-10-09 from the e-Gov API); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.

    Source
    “食品、添加物、器具又は容器包装に関しては、公衆衛生に危害を及ぼすおそれがある虚偽の又は誇大な表示又は広告をしてはならない。 第五章 食品添加物公定書 第二十一条”
    Article 20 · fetched 2026-10-09Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare / e-Gov Law API v2: 食品衛生法 (昭和二十二年法律第二百三十三号, current revision fetched 2026-10-09)(opens in a new tab)
  • Ban

    Foods and additives that are spoiled, toxic, pathogen-contaminated or contain foreign matter

    Banned

    The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).

    Official text, current to 1 Jun 2025. e-Gov (Japan's official law database) current revision; the date is when this revision took effect.

    Applies when

    Every product in the category

    Effective

    In force, start date unknown

    In force no later than 2025-06-01 (the stored e-Gov version date); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.

    Source
    “次に掲げる食品又は添加物は、これを販売し(不特定又は多数の者に授与する販売以外の場合を含む。以下同じ。)、又は販売の用に供するために、採取し、製造し、輸入し、加工し、使用し、調理し、貯蔵し、若しくは陳”
    Article 6 · fetched 2026-10-09Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare / e-Gov Law API v2: 食品衛生法 (昭和二十二年法律第二百三十三号, current revision fetched 2026-10-09)(opens in a new tab)
  • Conformity

    Food made, processed, used, cooked or stored by methods, or to specifications, set under Art. 13(1)

    Must meet the conditions of 第十三条第二項: no manufacture, processing, use, sale or import of food that does not meet the methods and specifications set under 第十三条第一項

    The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).

    Official text, current to 1 Jun 2025. e-Gov (Japan's official law database) current revision; the date is when this revision took effect.

    Applies when

    Every product in the category

    Effective

    In force, start date unknown

    In force no later than 2025-06-01 (the stored e-Gov version date); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.

    Source
    “前項の規定により基準又は規格が定められたときは、その基準に合わない方法により食品若しくは添加物を製造し、加工し、使用し、調理し、若しくは保存し、その基準に合わない方法による食品若しくは添加物を販売し、”
    Article 13(2) · fetched 2026-10-09Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare / e-Gov Law API v2: 食品衛生法 (昭和二十二年法律第二百三十三号, current revision fetched 2026-10-09)(opens in a new tab)
  • Conformity

    Food business operators (営業者)

    Must meet the conditions of 第五十一条第三項: define and comply with the public-health measures (general hygiene management and HACCP-based control) according to the standard set by the Minister

    The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).

    Official text, current to 1 Jun 2025. e-Gov (Japan's official law database) current revision; the date is when this revision took effect.

    Applies when

    Every product in the category

    Effective

    In force, start date unknown

    In force no later than 2026-10-08 (the stored current revision, fetched 2026-10-09 from the e-Gov API); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.

    Source
    “営業者は、前項の規定により定められた基準に従い、厚生労働省令で定めるところにより公衆衛生上必要な措置を定め、これを遵守しなければならない。 都道府県知事等は、公衆衛生上必要な措置について、第一項の規定”
    Article 51(3) · fetched 2026-10-09Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare / e-Gov Law API v2: 食品衛生法 (昭和二十二年法律第二百三十三号, current revision fetched 2026-10-09)(opens in a new tab)
  • Notification

    Imported food

    Notification to 厚生労働大臣 (Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare), through the quarantine station

    輸入届出 (import notification) each time food or additives are imported for sale or business use

    The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).

    Official text, current to 1 Jun 2025. e-Gov (Japan's official law database) current revision; the date is when this revision took effect.

    Applies when
    • Imported into the market of sale
    • Your role: Importer

    Depends on: imported, economic operator role

    Effective

    In force, start date unknown

    In force no later than 2025-06-01 (the stored e-Gov version date); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.

    Source
    “販売の用に供し、又は営業上使用する食品、添加物、器具又は容器包装を輸入しようとする者は、厚生労働省令で定めるところにより、その都度厚生労働大臣に届け出なければならない。 第二十八条 厚生労働大臣、内閣”
    Article 27 · fetched 2026-10-09Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare / e-Gov Law API v2: 食品衛生法 (昭和二十二年法律第二百三十三号, current revision fetched 2026-10-09)(opens in a new tab)
  • Registration

    Businesses designated for permission by 第五十四条

    Registration required

    営業許可 (business permission) from the prefectural governor

    The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).

    Official text, current to 1 Jun 2025. e-Gov (Japan's official law database) current revision; the date is when this revision took effect.

    Applies when
    • Operates a food facility or food business
    • Business type needing permit or notification (JP)

    Depends on: operates food facility, jp permit business type

    Effective

    In force, start date unknown

    In force no later than 2025-06-01 (the stored e-Gov version date); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.

    Source
    “前条に規定する営業を営もうとする者は、厚生労働省令で定めるところにより、都道府県知事の許可を受けなければならない。 前項の場合において、都道府県知事は、その営業の施設が前条の規定による基準に合うと認め”
    Article 55(1) · fetched 2026-10-09Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare / e-Gov Law API v2: 食品衛生法 (昭和二十二年法律第二百三十三号, current revision fetched 2026-10-09)(opens in a new tab)
  • Notification

    Food businesses not requiring permission

    Notification to 都道府県知事 (prefectural governor)

    営業届出: business name, location and other matters set by the ministerial ordinance, before starting business

    The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).

    Official text, current to 1 Jun 2025. e-Gov (Japan's official law database) current revision; the date is when this revision took effect.

    Applies when
    • Operates a food facility or food business
    • Business type needing permit or notification (JP)

    Depends on: operates food facility, jp permit business type

    Effective

    In force, start date unknown

    In force no later than 2025-06-01 (the stored e-Gov version date); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.

    Source
    “を営もうとする者は、厚生労働省令で定めるところにより、あらかじめ、その営業所の名称及び所在地その他厚生労働省令で定める事項を都道府県知事に届け出なければならない。 前条の規定は、前項の規定による届出をした者について準用する。この場合において”
    Article 57(1) · fetched 2026-10-09Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare / e-Gov Law API v2: 食品衛生法 (昭和二十二年法律第二百三十三号, current revision fetched 2026-10-09)(opens in a new tab)
  • Notification

    Food or additives a business recalls for a breach of the Act

    Notification to 都道府県知事 (prefectural governor)

    Report of a recall of food or additives that breach, or may breach, 第六条, 第十条 to 第十二条, 第十三条第二項又は第三項 or 第二十条, made as the ministerial ordinance sets

    The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).

    Official text, current to 1 Jun 2025. e-Gov (Japan's official law database) current revision; the date is when this revision took effect.

    Applies when

    Every product in the category

    Effective

    In force, start date unknown

    In force no later than 2026-10-08 (the stored current revision, fetched 2026-10-09 from the e-Gov API); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.

    Source
    “営業者が、次の各号のいずれかに該当する場合であつて、その採取し、製造し、輸入し、加工し、若しくは販売した食品若しくは添加物又はその製造し、輸入し、若しくは販売した器具若しくは容器包装を回収するとき(次”
    Article 58(1) · fetched 2026-10-09Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare / e-Gov Law API v2: 食品衛生法 (昭和二十二年法律第二百三十三号, current revision fetched 2026-10-09)(opens in a new tab)
  • Conformity

    営業者は、前項の規定により定められた基準に従い、厚生労働省令で定めるところにより公衆衛生上必要な措置を定め、これを遵守し

    Must meet the conditions of 営業者は、前項の規定により定められた基準に従い、厚生労働省令で定めるところにより公衆衛生上必要な措置を定め、これを遵守し

    The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).

    Official text, current to 1 Jun 2025. e-Gov (Japan's official law database) current revision; the date is when this revision took effect.

    Applies when
    • Operates a food facility or food business

    Depends on: operates food facility

    Effective

    In force, start date unknown

    In force no later than 2025-06-01 (the stored e-Gov version date); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.

    Source
    “営業者は、前項の規定により定められた基準に従い、厚生労働省令で定めるところにより公衆衛生上必要な措置を定め、これを遵守し”
    Article 51(2) · fetched 2026-10-09Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare / e-Gov Law API v2: 食品衛生法 (昭和二十二年法律第二百三十三号, current revision fetched 2026-10-09)(opens in a new tab)

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