Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries announced a temporary suspension of imports of live pigs and pork products from Finland. The measure is an SPS-related import restriction likely triggered by a disease outbreak. Specific product categories affected include live pigs and pork.
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Application of African Swine Fever Regionalization for Canadian Pork and Pork Products
Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries announced the application of regionalization principles for African Swine Fever (ASF) to Canadian pork and pork products. This measure adjusts import conditions based on regional disease status rather than a blanket national ban. The decision directly affects market access for Canadian pork exports to Japan.
Lifting of Temporary Import Suspension on Poultry Meat from Belgium
Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries announced the lifting of a temporary import suspension on poultry meat and related products from Belgium. This measure relates to SPS-based import restrictions, likely imposed due to avian influenza. The removal restores market access for Belgian poultry products to Japan.
Lifting of Temporary Import Suspension on Live Poultry and Poultry Meat from Hungary
Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries has lifted the temporary suspension on imports of live poultry and poultry meat products from Hungary. This measure was related to avian influenza controls. The lifting restores market access for Hungarian poultry products to Japan.
Lifting of Temporary Import Suspension on Poultry Meat from Spain
Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries announced the lifting of a temporary import suspension on poultry meat and related products from Spain. This measure relates to SPS-based trade restrictions previously imposed, likely due to avian influenza. The removal restores market access for Spanish poultry products to Japan.
Results of the 42nd Japan-Russia Fisheries Commission Meeting (Japan-Russia Coastal and Offshore Fisheries Negotiations)
Japan and Russia held the 42nd session of their bilateral fisheries commission to negotiate coastal and offshore fishing arrangements. The meeting covered access quotas and conditions for Japanese fishing vessels in Russian waters. Specific allocations and operational terms were agreed upon for the fishing season.
Japan Resumes Poultry Product Exports to Hong Kong from Aomori Prefecture
Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries announced the resumption of poultry-derived product exports to Hong Kong from Aomori Prefecture. The resumption follows a previous suspension, likely related to avian influenza controls. This represents a specific market access restoration for Japanese poultry products.
Verification of Import Quota Quantities for Butter and Skimmed Milk Powder for FY2026
Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture announced the verification of import quota quantities for butter and skimmed milk powder for fiscal year 2026. This relates to Japan’s tariff-rate quota system governing dairy imports. The review determines the volume of product that may be imported under preferential tariff conditions.
Lifting of Temporary Import Suspension on Poultry Meat from Colombia
Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries announced the lifting of a temporary import suspension on poultry meat and related products from Colombia. This measure relates to SPS-based trade restrictions that had been in place, and their removal restores market access for Colombian poultry exports to Japan.