JAPAN: Japan to resume imports of heat-treated poultry products from China
Japan has approved the resumption of imports of heat-treated processed poultry products from China, which were banned in January after a bird flu outbreak in China.
Japan has approved the resumption of imports of heat-treated processed poultry products from China, which were banned in January after a bird flu outbreak in China.
Japan’s agriculture ministry confirmed that 35 plants selected by the Chinese government for producing poultry products for the Japanese market had met Japanese sanitary requirements, reported Kyodo News.
Imports are to resume shortly, with the first batch expected to arrive in Japan by the end of April. Japan’s ban on raw poultry from China is to remain in place.
Sign up for our daily news round-up!
Give your business an edge with our leading industry insights.
Nominations are now closed for the Just Food Excellence Awards. A big thanks to all the organisations that entered – your response has been outstanding, showcasing exceptional innovation, leadership, and impact.
Excellence in Action Winning five categories in the 2025 Just Food Excellence Awards, Centric Software is setting the pace for digital transformation in food and FMCG. Explore how its integrated PLM and PXM suitedelivers faster launches, smarter compliance and data-driven growth for complex, multi-channel product portfolios.