Additives

Committee:
Liquor
status:
Some progress
Published:
A number of wine additives were approved in the EPA negotiations, making it possible for Japan to import wines that use EU-approved additives. 23 out of 28 additives were approved by the MHLW and the rest 5 additives are still under the approval process as of September 2021.

Recommendations

  • MHLW should swiftly approve additives that are in common use among other industrialized countries.