Upcoming deadlines for businesses in Japan
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AI summaries and translations, not legal advice. The original Japanese notice is authoritative: each item links to it. Deadlines are taken from the original notices. Last updated Nov 6, 2026.
- Action requiredDue Nov 27, 2026
MAFF orders Tsuritsu Co. to correct mislabeled origin on business-use salted mackerel fillets
The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) found that Tsuritsu Co. mislabeled the origin of mackerel and the country of origin on its business-use salted mackerel fillets, sold between July 31, 2025 and January 31, 2026 (19,215 kg in total). Under the Food Labeling Act, MAFF has ordered the company to inspect and correct its labels, investigate the causes, strengthen labeling checks and staff training, and submit a report. The violations were of the Food Labeling Standards.
- ImportantDue Dec 4, 2026
Public comment on draft amendment to the list of processed seafood products under the Fisheries Distribution Proper Act rules
The Fisheries Agency (MAFF) is seeking public comments on a draft amendment to a ministerial notification under the Act on Proper Distribution of Specified Aquatic Animals and Plants (水産流通適正化法). The notification sets which processed products are covered by the Act's rules (Articles 2 and 4 of the Enforcement Regulation). The text of the specific changes is in the attached PDFs, which were not included in this notice.
- ImportantDue Dec 5, 2026
Public comment on draft amendment to the enforcement order of the Act on Control and Improvement of Amusement Businesses
The National Police Agency is seeking public comments on a draft cabinet order that would amend the enforcement order (施行令) of the Act on Control and Improvement of Amusement Businesses, etc. (風俗営業等の規制及び業務の適正化等に関する法律). The draft was published on 2026-11-06 under Articles 20(8) and 43 of the Act. The notice itself does not change any rules, and the draft text is available in the attached PDFs.