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    Foods with Function Claims (FFC)
    Japan


    This section provides an overview of the Authorities involved in setting regulations and in managing compliance with the food product in scope.

    Consumer Affairs Agency (CAA)

    Established in 2009, this competent authority holds the responsibility for consumer policy including food labeling and advertising [1].

    Related to FFC, the authority also carries out an administrative review of submitted notification documents. When these documents contain the necessary information, they are accepted, and a unique notification number is assigned to each accepted notification. 

    1.1 References

    1. Consumer Affairs Agency (CAA)

    https://www.caa.go.jp/en/


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