Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare

Office of Import Food Safety,
Inspection and Safety Division,
Department of Food Safety,
Pharmaceutical and Food Safety
Bureau, Ministry of Health, Labour
and Welfare

Results of Monitoring and Guidance
Based on the Imported Foods Monitoring and
Guidance Plan for FY 2014

August 2015
Department of Food Safety, Pharmaceutical and Food Safety Bureau,
Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare

Inspection Results of Imported Foods Monitoring and Guidance Plan for FY
2014

Introduction

Foods, additives, apparatus, containers and packaging and toys (hereinafter referred to as "foods") imported by Japan in 2014 amounted to 32.41 million tons across 2.22 million import notifications. According to the "2014 Food Balance Sheet" published by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, the food self-sufficiency ratio in Japan is 40% (combined food self-sufficiency ratio by calorie intake), and 60% based on calorie intake is dependent on imports.

In order to ensure the safety of foods imported into Japan (hereinafter, "imported foods"), the government established the imported food monitoring and guidance plan in 2014 (hereinafter, "the Plan"). The program is based on the Guidelines for Monitoring and Guidance for Food Sanitation (Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare Notification No. 301, 2003) as per the provisions of Article 23, paragraph 1 of the Food Sanitation Act (Act No. 233, 1947; hereinafter, "the Act"), and public comments were collected and risk communication carried out. The program was published in the Official Gazette as an official report according to the provisions of paragraph 3 of the same article, and monitoring and guidance for imported foods is being conducted based upon the Plan.

The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare publish a recently compiled overview of the implementation of the monitoring and guidance for imported foods including an overview of the implementation of monitoring and inspections carried out under the Plan, the implementation of inspections of imported foods inspected or ordered, and an overview of the results thereof, monitoring and guidance to importers and the results thereof, and consultations in exporting countries.

Reference: “Monitoring of Imported Foods – For the Safety of Imported Food”
https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/seisakunitsuite/bunya/kenkou_iryou/shokuhin/yunyu_kanshi/index.html

1. Overview of the Imported Foods Monitoring and Guidance Plan for FY 2014

1 What is the Imported Food Monitoring and Guidance Plan?

It is the plan (under Article 23 of the Act) for the implementation of monitoring and guidance of imported foods by the government.
Purpose: To further ensure the safety of imported foods by promoting intensive, effective and efficient import inspections and monitoring and guidance of importers.

2 Principles of Monitoring and Guidance for Imported Foods

Establishes a plan which aims to ensure sanitation at three stages, namely, in the exporting country, at the time of importation, and in domestic distribution, from the perspective of Article 4 (that is, food safety must be ensured internationally and domestically through appropriate measures at each stage of the food supply chain) of the Food Safety Basic Act (Act No. 48 of 2003).

3 Priority Items for Monitoring and Guidance
4 Promotion of safety measures in exporting countries
5 Guidance on voluntary sanitation control by importers

*1: Systematic inspection using a statistical approach considering the import volume and violation ratio of each type of food.

*2: Inspection for products with a high probability of violation where an inspection is ordered for the importer, and import and distribution is not permitted without the results being in compliance with the law.

*3: Measures whereby the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare may prohibit sale or import of specific foods, etc. without inspection, in the case it is deemed necessary to prevent harm.

2. Results of Imported Food Monitoring and Guidance Plan for FY 2014

Measures have been taken as described below by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare and quarantine stations in accordance with Article 4 of the Food Safety Basic Act to ensure the safety of imported foods at every stage from production, manufacturing and processing in the exporting country to domestic distribution, based on the fundamental approach that it is necessary to take appropriate measures.

(1) Examination of import notification in accordance with Article 27 of the Act

Examination of notifications
using computer system

Examination of compliance with the Act was made, primarily with the standards and criteria for foods under the provisions of Article 11 (1) and Article 18 (1) of the Act (hereinafter, "standards and criteria"), and inspections were carried out as required at the time of importation, based on import notifications made under the provisions of Article 27 of the Act.

Looking at the notifications, inspections and violations made in FY 2014 (Table 1), there were 2,216,012 notifications, and the weight of notified items was 32,412,000 tons. Inspections were carried out on 195,390 items, of which 877 cases (running total 913 cases) were found to be in violation of the Act, and steps were taken for their reshipment, disposal, etc. These accounted for 0.04% of the number of notifications.

(2) Monitoring under Article 28 of the Act

Sampling at warehouse

Monitoring inspection numbers and inspection items to be carried out by quarantine stations were defined and planned for a total of 94,043 cases in FY 2014, considering previous importation data and violation rates for each food type, based on inspection numbers required to enable detection of violations to a statistically fixed degree of reliability.

In response to overseas cases of food poisoning and detection of pathogenic microorganisms in foods, inspections pertaining to pathogenic microorganisms were steadily enhanced.

Follow on the implementation of monitoring inspections at every quarantine station have been carried out, and the Plan reviewed during monitoring period to adjust inspections to the actual importation.

Looking at the Implementation of Monitoring Inspections for FY 2014 (Table 2), a total of 96,580 cases (actual number 53,065) were carried out compared to a total of 94,043 planned (an implementation rate of 103%), and of these, 140 cases were found to be in violation of the Act, and steps were taken for recall.

Inspections of the same food type are enhanced in response to the detection of violations of the Act during monitoring inspections, etc. (Table 3). Where multiple violations for agricultural chemical residues or veterinary drugs are detected in specific foods from the same country, or for foods which are expected to have a high probability of violation of the Act, such foods. will be subject to inspection upon each and every importation (Table 4). Foods in which aflatoxin or other bacteria are detected will be immediately subject to inspection (Table 5).

(3) Ordered inspection under Article 26 of the Act

Subject countries and regions, subject foods and items for inspection have been defined, and ordered inspection have been made under provisions of Article 26 of the Act for imported foods which have a high probability of violating the Act, to prevent harm to public health.

As of March 31st, 2015, 17 items from all exporting countries, and 79 items from 32 countries and 1 region were subject to ordered inspection, and the record of ordered inspection for FY 2014 (Table 6) shows 58,727 cases (running total 95,346) were implemented, of which 251 cases (running total 255) were found to be in violation of the Act and steps were taken for re-shipment or disposal, etc.

(4) Violations (*total number of cases in violation)

Breaking down the 913 cases of violation by provision (Table 7), violations of Article 11 of the Act, which relates to microbial criteria, standards for agricultural chemical residues, and standards for the use of additives in food, were the most common at 539 cases (59.0% as a proportion of 913 violations), followed by violations of Article 6, which relates to contamination with hazardous or toxic substances such as aflatoxin, at 245 cases (26.8%), violations of Article 18, which relates to standards for apparatus or containers and packaging, at 70 cases (7.7%), violations of Article 10, which relates to the use of undesigenated additives, at 54 cases (5.9%), violations of Article 9, which relates to the health certificates of meat, at 3 cases (0.3%), and violations of Article 62 (mutatis mutandis application), which relates to criteria for toys, at 2 cases (0.2%).

Breaking down the violations by inspection type, the most common were violations relating to microbial criteria in frozen foods, etc. (Table 8-1) at 207 cases (22.7%% as a proportion of 913 violations), followed by violations relating to agricultural chemical residues (Table 8-2) at 195 cases (21.4%), violations relating to hazardous or toxic substances or pathogenic microorganisms (Table 8-3) at 163 cases (17.9%), violations relating to undesignated additives used and additives in violations of usage standards (Table 8-4) at 119 cases (13.0%), violations relating to decay, deterioration, generation of mold and unpleasant smell (Table 8-5) at 82 cases (9.0%), violations relating to apparatus, containers and packaging (Table 8-6) at 70 cases (7.7%), violations relating to veterinary drugs (Table 8-7) at 42 cases (4.6%), and violations relating to criteria for toys (Table 8-8) at 2 cases (0.2%).

Breaking down the violations relating to microbial criteria (Table 8-1) by country, the rankings were China with 70 cases (33.8% as a proportion of all 207 violations relating to microbial criteria), Thailand with 28 cases (13.5%) and South Korea with 22 cases (10.6%). The principle violation in these cases were, for all countries, microbial criteria (bacterial count, coliform bacteria, E.coli) in frozen foods.

Breaking down the violations relating to agricultural chemical residues (Table 8-2) by country, the rankings were China with 49 cases (25.1% as a proportion of all 195 violations relating to agricultural chemical residues), Ghana with 45 cases (23.1%) and South Korea with 16 cases (8.2%). The principle products in violation in these cases were onions from China (thiamethoxam), cacao beans from Ghana (cypermethrin) and red chili peppers from South Korea (difenoconazole).

Breaking down the violations relating to hazardous or toxic substances or pathogenic microorganisms (Table 8-3) by country, the rankings were the USA with 43 cases (26.4% as a proportion of all 163 violations relating to hazardous or toxic substances or pathogenic microorganisms), China with 28 cases (17.2%) and Italy with 26 cases (16.0%). The principle products in violation in these cases were almonds from the USA (contamination with aflatoxin), peanuts from China (contamination with aflatoxin) and uncooked meat products from Italy (Listeria monocytogenes).

Breaking down the violations relating to additives (Table 8-4) by country, the rankings were China with 15 cases (12.6% as a proportion of all 119 violations relating to additives), Italy with 12 cases (10.1%) and Germany with 11 cases (9.2%). The principle products in violation in these cases were processed salted bamboo shoots from China (violation of standard of use (bleach)), fruit vinegar from Italy (violation of standard of use (antioxidant)) and liquors from Germany (use of undesignated additives).

Breaking down the violations relating to decay, deterioration, generation of mold and unpleasant smell (Table 8-5) by country, the rankings were the USA with 19 cases (23.2% as a proportion of all 82 violations relating to decay, deterioration, generation of mold and unpleasant smell), Thailand with 18 cases (22.0%) and Colombia with 10 cases (12.2%). The principle products in violation in these cases were wheat from the USA, rice from Thailand, and coffee beans from Colombia.

Breaking down violations relating to apparatus, containers and packaging (Table 8-6) by country, the rankings were China with 36 cases (51.4% as a proportion of all 70 violations relating to apparatus, containers and packaging) and Malaysia with 8 cases (11.4%). The principle materials in violation in these cases were synthetic resins, which accounted for 37 cases.

Breaking down the violations relating to veterinary drugs (Table 8-7) by country, the rankings were Vietnam with 26 cases (61.9% as a proportion of all 42 violations relating to veterinary drugs), India with 10 cases (23.8%) and China with 5 cases (11.9%). The principle products in violation in these cases were shrimp from Vietnam (enrofloxacin), shrimp from India (furazolidone) and octopus from China (furazolidone).

Breaking down the violations relating to criteria for toys (Table 8-8) by country, the rankings were only China with 2 cases (100% as a proportion of all 2 violations relating to criteria for toys). The materials in violations in these cases were synthetic resin and combined materials (phthalates).

(5) Emergency measures based on information from overseas on food safety issues

The monitoring system at the time of importation has been enhanced and an investigation into domestic distribution has been carried out and appropriate measures including recalls were ordered where there was a record of their import regarding issues in FY 2014 (Table 9), including Diethylstilbestrol contamination of pork in Denmark, enterohemorrhagic E. coli O26 contamination of natural cheeses in France and contamination of Datura seeds in blended cereals in Switzerland and Germany. The investigation was based on information on the overseas outbreaks of food poisoning and the recall of food products in violation of the Act that has been collected by the National Institute of Public Health and Food Safety Commission of the Cabinet Office.

Further, on the matter of agricultural chemical poisoning due to frozen dumplings produced in China that occurred in January 2008, inspections for agricultural chemical residues in processed food were carried out on a total of 12,678 samples throughout FY 2014, which resulted in the finding of 1 case of violation in frozen fish meat paste produced in Myanmar (chlorpyrifos). As a result, the monitoring system has been enhanced.

(6) Promotion of sanitation measures in exporting countries

Okra farm in Thailand

In FY 2014, information on products in violation of the Act has been provided to the governments of exporting countries where the products are subject to ordered inspection or strengthening monitoring inspections and further, requests have been made through bilateral consultations for investigations into the causes of violations and for taking measures to prevent the recurrence of such violations.

As part of this promotion, when it was necessary to confirm the adequacy of sanitation measures during the production or processing stages in the exporting country, with regards to the issues of, for example, agricultural chemical residues or bovine spongiform encephalopathy (hereinafter, "BSE"), specialists were dispatched to the exporting countries and audit of sanitation measures taken in the countries was also carried out (Table 10).

On-site inspections for meat products and unheated meat products from Spain were carried out from October 8 to 10, 2014, to verify the control systems of Listeria monocytogenes.

On-site inspections for Italian unheated meat, natural cheeses and gorgonzola cheese were carried out from October 13 to 17, 2014, to verify the control systems of Listeria monocytogenes.

On-site inspections for Thai asparagus, okra, banana, mango and mangosteen were carried out from February 8 to 14, 2015, to verify the control systems for agricultural chemical residue.

On-site inspections for Polish beef were carried out from June 23 to 27, 2014, at beef production facilities in Poland authorized for export to Japan to confirm the preparation state for enforcing a Japan export verification program.

Regular audit for USA beef was carried out from November 2 to 13, 2014, at beef production facilities in the USA authorized for export to Japan to verify and inspect observance of the Japan export verification program.

Regular audit for Canadian beef was carried out from March 22 to 28, 2015, at beef production facilities in Canada authorized for export to Japan to verify and inspect observance of the Japan export verification program.

Specialists were dispatched to the USA to confirm the adequacy of the sanitation control systems for genetically modified products as part of sanitation control training organized by the governments of exporting countries.

(7) Promotion of pre-inspection sanitation measures in exporting countries

As a new preventative initiative, systematic information gathering and, when required, on-site inspections have been conducted in many exporting countries since FY 2009 regarding information etc. on sanitation measures at the exporting countries.

For FY 2014, these activities were conducted in Argentina, Chile and Paraguay. In addition, initiatives of the governments, producers, and manufacturers of exporting countries were investigated (Table 11).

(1) Argentina

Descriptions were given by a representative from the Argentine government on the food sanitation regulations in Argentina, and inspection and opinion exchange were carried out. Further, a seminar on import food monitoring systems and sanitation regulations in Japan was held targeting government officials etc.

Additionally, on-site inspections were carried out at salmon processing facilities and beef slaughterhouse and processing facilities, for the conditions of control.

(2) Chile

Descriptions were given by a representative from the Chilean government on the food sanitation regulations in Chile, and inspection and opinion exchange were carried out. Further, a seminar on import food monitoring systems and sanitation regulations in Japan was held targeting government officials etc.

Additionally, on-site inspections were carried out at pig farms, slaughterhouses and salmon farms/processing facilities for the conditions of veterinary drug control etc.

(3) Paraguay

Descriptions were given by a representative from the Paraguayan government on the food sanitation regulations in Paraguay, and opinion exchange was carried out. Further, a seminar on import food monitoring systems and sanitation regulations in Japan was held targeting the Paraguayan government officials, food suppliers, etc.

Additionally, on-site inspections were carried out for the conditions of chemical residues control of sesame seeds, pertaining to those exported to Japan.

(8) The Japan-China Food Safety Promotion Initiative

In May 2010, both the Minister of the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare of Japan and the Minister of General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine (AQSIQ) of the People's Republic of China signed a memorandum of understanding on the Japan-China Food Safety Promotion Initiative (hereinafter referred to as “Memorandum”). As a result, the first ministerial meeting was held and working-level consultations and field studies were conducted. Both parties determined that bilateral exchange and cooperation should continue to be promoted in the field of safety for food exports and imports between two countries.

For the FY2014, a special working-level consultation was held in August (in China) for the case of processed food produced using expired chicken.

At the special working-level consultation, the Chinese side explained the situation of production problems in the food processed using expired chicken and the efforts to ensure the safety of domestic and exported food. The Japanese side requested the Chinese side to take effective preventive measures based on the final results of investigation in cooperation with agencies related to China’s domestic and exported food sanitation measures, and to continue to ensure the safety of foods exported to Japan.

More details on the results, etc., of the Japan-China Food Safety Promotion Initiative are posted at the URL below.

https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/seisakunitsuite/bunya/kenkou_iryou/shokuhin/yunyu_kanshi/exporter/index.html

(9) Comprehensive import ban regulations under Articles 8 and 17

Article 8 and Article 17 of the Food Sanitation Act provide measures for the comprehensive banning of imports, as a method of enabling the Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare to comprehensively ban the import or sale of specific foods from specific countries without requiring an inspection. According to the "Guidelines for the Banning of the Sale or Import of Specific Foods under Article 8 (1) and Article 17 (1) of the Food Sanitation Act" (SHOKUHATSU No. 0906001 dated September 6th, 2002), before invoking measures for a comprehensive import ban on items that exceed a 5% violation rate in the latest 60 ordered inspection, the status of sanitation controls is confirmed with the exporting country, and a request is made for improvements. In FY 2014, no imported foods were subject to any such measures or requests.

(10) Guidelines for implementation of voluntary sanitation controls by importer

Seminar at a Quarantine Station

At the seminar held by quarantine stations, importers are advised that the safety of imported foods is confirmed in advance by obtaining necessary materials from the producer or manufacturer. Additionally, in the case that foods be imported to Japan for the first time, or there are some violations in similar foods, importers are recommended to have consultation with quarantine statations in advance, based on the Plan..

Officers from the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare and quarantine stations were dispatched to training courses and workshops held by related organizations in order to raise awareness of food sanitation with importers, and as a result importers in general understand the details. Looking at the figures for pre-import guidance given by Offices of Imported Food Consultation (known as import consultations) in quarantine stations in FY 2014 (Table 12), a total of 24,360 cases by product received import consultations, of which 257 cases (total 358) were identified as non-compliant with the Act in advance.

Breaking down the cases which were non-compliant with the Act by the specific provision (Table 13), violations of Article 11 which relates to standards and criteria for food including standards for agricultural chemical residues and standards for usage of additives were the most common with 186 cases (52.0% as a proportion of all 358 violations), followed by violations of Article 10 which relates to the use of undesignated additives with a total of 162 cases (45.3%).

Breaking this down by country (Table 14), the USA had the most cases at 117 (32.7%), followed by Taiwan with 32 cases (8.9%), then by Italy with 26 cases (7.3%). The principle violation in these cases was the use of undesignated additives in health foods from the USA, the use of preservatives in other than target foods in jams from Taiwan and the use of preservatives in other than target foods in sauces from Italy.

Where the import consultation determined non-compliance with the Act, appropriate measures were taken to ensure compliance, and guidance was given to suspend import until improvements were made. After improvements were made and documentation showing compliance with the Act provided, guidance was given as needed to carry out in advance checks such as inspections for fulfillment of standards and criteria for said foods.

(11) Disclosure of information on violations of imported foods, and cooperation with prefectures

Details of violations including the names and imported foods of importers in violation of the Act were listed and published on the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare website, based on provisions of Article 63 of the Act, in order to clarify the food sanitation risk. Along with the names, etc. of parties in violation, measures taken to rectify matters, the cause of the violation, and method of disposal were also identified and published.

Imported foods which had already passed customs at the time they were identified as being in violation were promptly recalled with the cooperation of the relevant prefectural governments. Imported foods discovered to be in violation through domestic market inspections by prefectural governments (Table 15) led to enhanced inspections where required.

Table 1 – Notifications, Inspections, and Violations (FY 2014)
Notifications
(cases)		 Imported Weight
(thousand tons)		 Inspections*1
(cases)		 Proportion*2
(%)		 Violations
(cases)		 Proportion*2
(%)
2,216,012 32,412 195,390
(58,727)*3 		8.8 877
(251)*3 		0.04
(0.43)*3
(FY 2013)          
2,185,480 30,982 201,198 9.2 1,043 0.05

*1 Inspections by authorities, registered inspection organizations and foreign official laboratories, deducting duplicates.

*2　Proportion as compared to notifications.

*3　Number of inspection orders.

Table 2 – Implementation of Monitoring Inspections (FY 2014)
Food Groups Inspected Substances*１ Number Planned in FY Actual Number Violations
Livestock Foods
Beef, pork, chicken, horse meat, other poultry meat, etc. 		Antibacterial substances, etc.  1,909 2,059 1
Residual agricultural chemicals 1,191 1,694 0
Additives 118 147 0
Pathogenic microorganisms 686 663 0
Standards for constituents 295 375 0
Radiation irradiation 29 30 0
Removal of SRMs 2,500 1,490 0
Processed Livestock Foods
Natural cheeses, processed meat products, ice cream, frozen (meat) products, etc. 		Antibacterial substances, etc. 2,266 2,297 0
Residual agricultural chemicals 1,697 1,848 0
Additives 1,247 1,422 0
Pathogenic microorganisms 3,584 3,530 4
Standards for constituents 1,547 1,675 2
Mycotoxins - 9 0
Seafood products
Bivalves, fish, shellfish (shrimps, crabs), etc. 		Antibacterial substances, etc. 2,752 2,724 1
Residual agricultural chemicals 1,613 2,132 0
Additives 297 289 0
Pathogenic microorganisms 1,074 1,542 0
Standards for constituents 539 489 0
Radiation irradiation 34 29 0
Processed seafood
Processed fish products (fillet, dried or minced fish, etc.), Frozen food(seafood, fish), processed marine product eggs, etc. 		Antibacterial substances, etc. 3,757 4,605 4
Residual agricultural chemicals 3,904 5,034 4
Additives 1,927 2,479 1
Pathogenic microorganisms 4,063 4,413 2
Standards for constituents 2,867 2,966 29
Mycotoxins - 7 0
Radiation irradiation - 9 0
Agricultural foods
Vegetables, fruit, wheat, maize, pulses, peanuts, nuts, seeds, etc. 		Antibacterial substances, etc. 2,979 3,022 0
Residual agricultural chemicals 9,129 10,838 45
Additives 774 782 0
Pathogenic microorganisms 1,495 1,388 0
Standards for constituents 355 405 1
Mycotoxins 2,871 2,821 3
Genetically modified food 235 468 0
Radiation irradiation 119 135 0
Processed agricultural food
Frozen food(processed vegetables), processed vegetable products, processed fruit, spice, instant noodles, etc. 		Antibacterial substances, etc. 598 599 0
Residual agricultural chemicals 8,148 9,118 6
Additives 4,222 5,137 1
Pathogenic microorganisms 956 1,257 0
Standards for constituents 2,499 2,869 12
Mycotoxins 2,594 2,798 1
Genetically modified food 427 181 1
Radiation irradiation 424 438 0
Other foods
Health foods, soups, seasonings, confectionery, cooking oil, frozen food, etc. 		Residual agricultural chemicals 1,434 1,578 0
Additives 2,685 2,954 4
Pathogenic microorganisms - 12 0
Standards for constituents 598 426 2
Mycotoxins 1,135 1,158 0
Radiation irradiation - 5 0
Beverages
Mineral waters, soft drinks,
alcoholic drinks, etc. 		Residual agricultural chemicals 358 403 0
Additives 1,374 1,520 0
Standards for constituents 657 726 2
Mycotoxins 118 123 0
Additives
Apparatus, containers and packaging
Toys		 Standards for constituents 1,433 1,462 14
Total (gross)
6,530 cases of the total cases planned for the FY were part of enhanced monitoring.		 94,043 96,580
Implementation rate of 103%		 140※2

※1：Examples of inspected substances

・Antibacterial substances, etc.: antibiotics, synthetic antimicrobials, hormone drugs, etc.

・Residual agricultural chemicals: organophosphorous, organochlorine, carbamates, pyrethroid, etc.

・Additives: preservatives, coloring agents, sweeteners, antioxidants, antimold agents, etc.

・Pathogenic microorganisms (enterohemorrhagic E.coli O26, O103, O104, O111, O121, O145 and O157, Listeria monocytogenes etc.)

・Standards for constituents, etc.: Items stipulated in the standards for constituents (bacterial count, coliform bacteria, Vibrio parahaemolyticus, etc.), shellfish poisons (diarrhetic shellfish poison and paralytic shellfish poison), etc.

・Mycotoxin: aflatoxin, deoxynivalenol, patulin, etc.

・Genetically modified organisms (GMOs): genetically modified foods, etc. that have not been assessed for safety.

・Radiation irradiation: with or without of irradiation

※2：Total number of item-by-item inspections

Table 3 – Items Subject to Enhanced Monitoring Inspections in FY 2014*1(As of March 31, 2015*2)

Country/Region 		Subject Food Inspected Substances
China Constricted tagelus Prometryn
Sea urchin (for raw consumption) Vibrio parahaemolyticus(MPN) *3
Chinese pepper (Zanthoxylum bungeanum) Aflatoxin
Arrowhead Paclobutrazol
Sesame seed Dicofol
Taro Chlorpyrifos
Octopus Furazolidone
Carrot Triadimenol
Immature peas Diniconazole, Pyridaben
Cultured shrimp Sulfamethoxazole
Lychee 4-chlorophenoxyacetic acid
Allium Wakegi Difenoconazole
Thailand Green soybeans Triazophos
Feverweed Cypermethrin
Okra Isoprothiolane
Holy Basil EPN, Chlorpyrifos
Pandanus palm leaf 2,4-D
Immature peas Flusilazole
South Korea Arch shell (for raw consumption) Vibrio parahaemolyticus (MPN)*4
Eel Ofloxacin
Green pepper Tricyclazole, hexaconazole
New Zealand Green peas Haloxyfop
Carrot Methamidophos
USA Celery Bifenthrin
Blueberry Buprofezin
Argentina Chia seed Pirimiphos-methyl
Indonesia Boiled crab (for raw consumption) Vibrio parahaemolyticus*3
Ethiopia Fresh coffee beans Chlorpyrifos
Australia Cotton seeds Aflatoxin
Guatemala Broccoli Profenofos
Colombia Fresh coffee beans Chlorpyrifos
Taiwan Carrot Methamidophos
Philippines Sea urchin (for raw consumption) Vibrio parahaemolyticus (MPN)*5
France Guinea fowl meat Brotizolam
Vietnam Cultued shrimp Sulfadiazine
Bolivia Sesame seed Haloxyfop
Honduras Fresh coffee beans Chlorpyrifos
Mexico Avocado Acephate
Rumania Apple juice and Apple juice concentrate Patulin

*1 Enhanced monitoring inspections in FY 2014 were normally conducted on 30% of all import notifications after violations have been detected. Items which had rescinded frominspection orders as a result of import or inspection results were also handled in the same way. However, if no similar violations were detected within 60 enhanced monitoring inspections or within 1 year, the items in question were subjected to the normal inspection state.

*2 Excludes items included in Table 4.

*3 Item which 30% of import declarations were inspected as a measure to enhance inspections during the summer period, (Jun-Oct 2014)

*4 Item which all (100%) import declarations were inspected as a measure to enhance inspections during the summer period, (Jun-Oct 2014).

*5 Item which 30% of import declarations were inspected first, and then it has been enhanced to inspect all (100%) import declarations after detection of violation of Food Sanitation Act as a measure to enhance inspections during the summer period. (Jun-Oct 2014)

Table 4 – Items Transferred to Inspection Order after Enhanced Monitoring Inspections in FY 2014

Country/Region 		Subject Food Inspected Substances
South Korea Green hot pepper Difenoconazole, Fluquinconazole
Tomato Fluquinconazole
Thailand Feverweed Chlorpyrifos
Durian Metalaxyl and mefenoxam
India Chickpea Glyphosate
Netherlands Cabbage Pencycuron
Ghana Cacao beans Cypermethrin, Fenvalerate
China Onion Thiamethoxam
Bangladesh Cumin seeds Profenofos
Philippines Mangos Phenthoate
Burkina Faso Sesame seed Imidacloprid
Vietnam Filefish Chloramphenicol
Table 5 – Items Immediately transferred to Inspection Order in FY 2014

Country/Region 		Subject Item Inspected Substances
Italy  Unheated meat products (manufactures limited) Listeria monocytogenes
Pistachio processed products Aflatoxin
Spain Unheated meat products (manufactures limited) Listeria monocytogenes
Pistachio processed products Aflatoxin
France Soft or semi-hard natural cheese (manufactures limited) Enterohemorrhagis Escherichia coli 026
Unheated meat products (manufactures limited) Listeria monocytogenes
Iran Pistachio processed products Aflatoxin
India Fenugreek Aflatoxin
South Korea Cultured olive flounder (culturing farm limited) Kudoa septempunctata
Syria Pistachio processed products Aflatoxin
Switzerland Unheated meat products (manufactures limited) Listeria monocytogenes
Taiwan Foods (manufactures limited) Cyclamic acid
China Foods (manufactures limited) Cyclamic acid
Nigeria Sesame seed Aflatoxin
Paraguay Chia seed Aflatoxin
 Philippines Tuna fillet for raw consumption ( manufactures limited) Salmonella spp.

* Item shifted to promptly inspection order due to consecutive violations.

Table 6 – Major Items subject to Inspection Orders and Inspection Outcomes (FY 2014)

Country/Region 		Major subject foods Major Inspected Substances Inspections Violations
All Exporting Countries
(17 items)		 Dried figs, Chili peppers, Nuts Peanuts. Aflatoxin 11,224 77
Manioc, beans containing cyanide Cyanide 397 5
Salted salmon roe Nitrite 295 2
China
(19 items)		 Eel, Shrimp, Soft-shelled turtle Enrofloxacin, Chlortetracycline, Sulfadimidine, Malachite green, Sulfamethoxazole, etc. 7,624 3
Vegetables, Fruits
(spinach, onion, green soybeans,  lychees etc.), Bivalve, Oolong tea, Sesame seed		 Acetochlor, Indoxacarb, Diflubenzuron, Thiamethoxam, Prometryn, Difenoconazole, etc. 18,580 29
All processed products Cyclamic acid 586 0
Bivalve Paralytic shellfish poison, Diarrhetic shellfish poison 7,615 3
Lotus seed,Chinese pepper (Zanthoxylum bungeanum) Aflatoxin 37 1
South Korea
(13 items)		 Cultured olive flounder Enrofloxacin, Oxytetracycline 16 0
Chili pepper, Freshwater clam, Cherry tomatos Endosulfan, Fluquinconazole, Difenoconazole 178 7
Arch shell Vibrio parahaemolyticus (MPN) 2 0
Bivalves Paralytic shellfish poison, Diarrhetic shellfish poison 144 0
Thailand
(11 items)		 Vegetables, Fruit
(okra, green asparagus, mango, banana, mangosteen, etc.)		 Chlorpyrifos, Cypermethrin, Profenofos, Propiconazole, EPN, etc. 2,508 1
India
(9 items)		 Cultured shrimp Furazolidone 1,278 10
Cumin seed, Chili peppers, Chickpea, Black tea Glyphosate, Triazophos, Profenofos, Hexaconazole 125 9
Cassia torea, Chickpea, Fenugreek seed Aflatoxin 121 0
Italy
(7 items)		 Gorgonzola cheese, Natural cheese, Unheated meat products Listeria monocytogenes 1,726 11
Pistachio, Chestnut, Corns Aflatoxin 502 6
USA
(6 items)		 Food to contain natural cheese mainly, Unheated meat products Listeria monocytogenes 18 0
Corns, Pistachio Aflatoxin 2,928 16
Taiwan
(5 items)		 Carrot Acephate 55 0
All processed products Cyclamic acid 76 0
Filleted tilapia Carbon monoxide 3 0
Other (29 countries ; total 55 items) 39,308 75
Total 　 　 95,346     255
Table 7 – Violations by Legal Provision (FY 2014)
Provision violated Violations (cases) Proportion(%) Brief details of Violation
Article 6
(Foods and additives prohibited to distribute)		 245 26.8 Aflatoxin contamination in corns, peanuts, almonds, dried fig, Job's tears, pistachionuts, chili peppers,　nutmeg, walnuts, sesame seed, fenugreek, chestnut, lotus seed, etc.; contamination of toxic fish; detection of diarrhetic shellfish toxin; detection of cyanide; detection of Listeria monocytogenes from unheated meat products, natural cheese*3; decay, deterioration and fungus formation due to accidents during the transport of rice, wheat, rapeseed, soybeans, etc.
Article 9
(Limitation on distribution, etc. of diseased meat)		 3 0.3 No health certificate attached
Article 10
(Limitation of distribution, etc. of additives)		 54 5.9 Use of unspecified additives such as TBHQ, Quinoline Yellow, Patent blue V, Cyclamic acid, Azorubin, Methyl p-hydroxy benzoate, Iodized salt, Acid blue 3 sodium salt, amidated pectin, boric acid, potassium iodate, carbon monoxide, Methylene chloride, etc.
Article 11
(Standards and criteria for foods and additives)		 539 59.0 Violation of standards for constituents for vegetables or frozen vegetables (violation of standards on residual agricultural chemicals), violation of standards for constituents for marine products and processed products thereof (violation of standards on residual veterinary drugs, violation of standards on residual agricultural chemicals), violation of standards for constituents for other processed products (Coliform bacteria test, etc.), violation of standards on use of additives (sulfur dioxide, sorbic acid, benzoic acid etc.), and violation of standards for constituents for additives, detection of radioactive substance
Article 18
(Standards and criteria for apparatus, containers and packaging)		 70 7.7 Violation of criteria for apparatus, containers and packaging
Violation of materials criteria for raw materials
Article 62
(Mutatis mutandis application for toys)		 2 0.2 Violations of criteria for toys or their raw materials
Total 913(Gross)*1
877(Actual)*2 		 

*1 Gross number of inspection cases by inspected substances.

*2 Number of notification cases for which inspections were carried out

*3 Violation in the reference value before the revision of standard

Table 8-1 – Violations by Country, Item and Violation details for Microbial Criteria (FY 2014)

Country of production 		Item category Violation details Cases*
China Frozen food (vegetable) E.coli(7), Coliform bacteria(7),
Bacterial count(2)		 70
Frozen food (other foods) Bacterial count(3), Coliform bacteria(3),
E.coli(3),
Frozen food (fish) Bacterial count(6), Coliform bacteria(3),
E.coli
Heat processed meat product Coliform bacteria(4), E.coli(3)
Frozen fresh fish and shellfish for raw consumption Coliform bacteria(5)
Frozen food (squid) Bacterial count(4), Coliform bacteria,
E.coli
Fish paste product Coliform bacteria(2)
Boiled crab Bacterial count(2)
Boiled octopus Bacterial count , Coliform bacteria
Frozen food (shellfish) Bacterial count , Coliform bacteria
Frozen food (marine animal) Bacterial count , Coliform bacteria
Frozen food (animal product) Bacterial count , Coliform bacteria, E.coli
Frozen food (agricultural food product) Bacterial count , Coliform bacteria
Hermetically packaged, Pressure and heat sterilized food product Possible microbes
Frozen food (bean) Bacterial count
Thailand Frozen food (shrimp) Bacterial count(3), Coliform bacteria(2),
E.coli(2)		 28
Frozen fresh fish and shellfish for raw consumption Coliform bacteria(5)
Heat processed meat product E.coli(4)
Frozen food (squid) Bacterial count(2), Coliform bacteria(2)
Fish paste product Coliform bacteria(3)
Frozen food (other foods) Bacterial count(2)
Hermetically packaged, Pressure and heat sterilized food product Possible microbes
Frozen food (fish) E.coli
Frozen food (marine animal) Coliform bacteria

South Korea 		Chilled fresh fish and shellfish for raw consumption Coliform bacteria(5),
Vibrio parahaemolyticus (MPN) 		22
Fish paste product Coliform bacteria(4)
Frozen food (shellfish) Coliform bacteria(2), Bacterial count, E.coli
Hermetically packaged, Pressure and heat sterilized food product Possible microbes(3)
Powdered soft drink Coliform bacteria
Mineral water Coliform bacteria
Frozen food (fish) Coliform bacteria
Frozen food (marine animal) Bacterial count
Frozen food (other foods) Bacterial count
Vietnam Frozen fresh fish and shellfish for raw consumption Coliform bacteria(3), Bacterial count(2) 18
Frozen food (squid) Coliform bacteria (2), E.coli
Frozen food (shrimp) Coliform bacteria (2), E.coli
Frozen food (fruit) Coliform bacteria (3)
Frozen food (vegetable) Coliform bacteria (2)
Fish paste product Coliform bacteria
Frozen food (shellfish) Bacterial count
Philippines Frozen fresh fish and shellfish for raw consumption Coliform bacteria(4), Bacterial count(2),
Vibrio parahaemolyticus (MPN) 		15
Fish paste products Coliform bacteria(3)
Fruits juice for raw material Coliform bacteria(2)
Frozen food (fruit) Coliform bacteria(2)
Frozen food (other foods) Coliform bacteria
Indonesia Frozen food (shrimp) Bacterial count(2), E.coli(2) 12
Frozen fresh fish and shellfish for raw consumption Coliform bacteria(2), Bacterial count
Boiled crab Bacterial count, Coliform bacteria
Boiled octopus Bacterial count, Coliform bacteria
Frozen food (marine animal) Coliform bacteria
France Frozen food (other foods) Coliform bacteria(2), Bacterial count 9
Butter Coliform bacteria(2)
Frozen food (fruit) Bacterial count, Coliform bacteria
Powdered soft drink Coliform bacteria
Frozen food (other agricultural food
product) 		Coliform bacteria
Italy Ice cream Coliform bacteria(3) 6
Heat processed meat product Clostridium
Frozen food (fish) E.coli
Frozen food (vegetable) E.coli
Chile Frozen fresh fish and shellfish for raw consumption Coliform bacteria(3), Bacterial count 4
Brazil Flavoured Ice Coliform bacteria(2), Bacterial count 4
Heat processed meat product E.coli
India Frozen food (shrimp) Bacterial count 3
Frozen food (other agricultural food
product) 		Coliform bacteria
Frozen food (other foods) Bacterial count
Taiwan Fruits juice for raw material Coliform bacteria 3
Frozen food (fruits juice) Coliform bacteria
Frozen food (other foods) Bacterial count
Poland Powdered soft drink Bacterial count(2) 2
Netherlands Frozen food (vegetable) E.coli 1
Spain Powdered soft drink Coliform bacteria 1
Germany Powdered soft drink Bacterial count 1
Turkey Fruits juice for raw material Coliform bacteria 1
Norway Frozen fresh fish and shellfish for raw consumption Coliform bacteria 1
Pakistan Hermetically packaged, Pressure and heat sterilized food product Possible microbes 1
Belgium Soft drink Coliform bacteria 1
Hong kong Frozen food (fish) Bacterial count 1
Malaysia Frozen food (other foods) Bacterial count 1
South Africa Powdered soft drink Coliform bacteria 1
Mauritius Frozen fresh fish and shellfish for raw consumption Coliform bacteria 1
Total 207

* Gross number of cases violations

Table 8-2 – Violations by Country, Item and Violation details for residual agricultural chemicals (FY 2014)

Country of Production 		Item Category Violation Details Cases*1
Standard Value Uniformity Standard
China Onion   Thiamethoxam(26) 49
Short-neck clam   Prometryn(6)
Lychee Diflubenzuron(2), 4-CPA  
Taro Chlorpyrifos(3)  
Hard clam   Prometryn(2)
Oolong tea   Indoxacarb(2)
Asparagus   Ametryn
Green soybean   Difenoconazole
Arrowhead   Paclobutrazol
Shiso(perilla)   Isoprocarb(MIPC)
Osmund   Acetochlor
Immature pea   Pyridaben
Allium Wakegi   Difenoconazole
Ghana Cacao bean Cypermethrin(42),
Imidacloprid(2)		 Fenvalerate 45
South Korea Red hot pepper   Difenoconazole(7) 16
Green hot pepper   Difenoconazole(2),
Fluquinconazole(2)
Tomato   Fluquinconazole(3)
Green pepper Tricyclazole,Hexaconazole  
Thailand Feverweed Chlorpyrifos(3), Cypermethrin(2)   13
Red hot pepper   Difenoconazole(2)
Durian   Metalaxyl and mefenoxam(2)
Green soybean   Triazophos
Okra   Isoprothiolane
Holy basil Chlorpyrifos  
Pandanus palm leaf 2,4-D  
Ecuador Cacao bean   2,4-D (10) 10
India Red hot pepper   Triazophos(6) 9
Cumin Profenofos(2)  
Chickpea Glyphosate  
Tanzania Sesame seed   Imidacloprid(5) 5
New Zealand Green pesas   Haloxyfop(4) 5
Carrot Methamidophos  
Burkina Faso Sesame seed   Imidacloprid(5) 5
Philippines Mango   Phenthoate(PAP)(4) 4
Norway Whale meat Dieldrin(3)   3
Paraguay Sesame seed   Carbaryl(NAC)(3) 3
Bangladesh Cumin Profenofos(3)   3
USA Cocoa powder   2,4-D 3
Red hot pepper   Triazophos
Blueberry   Buprofezin
Vietnam Bell pepper   Difenoconazole(3)*2 3
Venezuela Cacao bean   2,4-D (3) 3
         
Myanmar Croaker surimi   Chlorpyrifos(2) 3
Sesame seed   Imidacloprid
Argentina Chia seed 2, 4-D,Pirimiphos methyl   2
Netherlands Cabbage   Pencycuron(2) 2
Mexico Avocado Methamidophos   2
Immature kidney beans   Flonicamid
Ethiopia Coffee bean Chlorpyrifos   1
Australia Rape seed   Fenitrothion(MEP) 1
Guatemala    Broccoli Profenofos   1
Cote D'ivoire Cacao bean   2, 4-D 1
Colombia Coffee bean Chlorpyrifos   1
Hong Kong Oolong tea Fipronil   1
Honduras Coffee bean Chlorpyrifos   1
Total 195

*1 Gross number of cases violations.

*2 Violation in the reference value before the revision

Table 8-3 – Violations by Country, Item and Violation details for Hazardous and Toxic substances and pathogenic microorganisms (FY 2014)

Country/Region of Production 		Item Category Violation Details Cases*
USA Almond Aflatoxin (13) 43
Corn Aflatoxin (11)
Peanut Aflatoxin (9)
Pistachio nut Aflatoxin (4)
Walnut Aflatoxin (2)
Chocolate Aflatoxin
Health food Cyanide
Confectionery Aflatoxin
Nutmeg Aflatoxin
China Peanut Aflatoxin (19) 28
Arch shell Diarrhetic shellfish toxin (3)
Job's tears Aflatoxin (2)
Red pepper Aflatoxin (2)
Lotus seed Aflatoxin
Seasoning Aflatoxin
Italy Unheated meat product Listeria monocytogenes (15) 26
Pistachio nut paste Aflatoxin (5)
Natural cheese Listeria monocytogenes (3)
Red pepper Aflatoxin
Western confectionery Cyanide
Chestnut preparation Aflatoxin
Nigeria Sesame seed Aflatoxin (11) 11
India Red pepper Aflatoxin (3) 6
Peanut Aflatoxin (2)
Fenugreek Aflatoxin
Turkey Dried fig Aflatoxin (3) 6
Substitutes for tea Cyanide (2)
Nutmeg Aflatoxin
France Fruit preparation Radioactive substance 5
Apple juice Patulin
Unheated meat product Listeria monocytogenes
Chestnut preparation Aflatoxin
Pistachio nut Aflatoxin
Iran Pistachio nut Aflatoxin (3) 4
Dried fig Aflatoxin
Spain Unheated meat product Listeria monocytogenes (3) 4
Almond Aflatoxin
Brazil Cassava powder Cyanide (3) 4
Peanut Aflatoxin
Indonesia Peanut Aflatoxin (2) 3
Nutmeg Aflatoxin
Thailand Red pepper Aflatoxin (2) 3
Pistachio nut Aflatoxin
Singapore Confectionery Cyanide 2
Mixed nut Aflatoxin
Sri Lanka Beans preparation Aflatoxin 2
Mixed spice Aflatoxin
Philippines Processed cassava product Cyanide 2
Tuna (for raw consumption) Salmonella spp.
South Africa Peanut Aflatoxin (2) 2
Myanmar Peanut Aflatoxin 2
Butter bean Cyanide
Canada Flax seed Cyanide 1
Greece Pistachio nut Aflatoxin 1
Croatia Confectionery Aflatoxin 1
Switzerland Unheated meat product Listeria monocytogenes 1
Denmark Processed agricultural product Aflatoxin 1
Nepal Mixed spice Aflatoxin 1
Vietnam Yellow-edged lyretail (variola louti) Poisonous fish contamination 1
Paraguay Chia seed Aflatoxin 1
Belarus Mushroom Radioactive substance 1
Romania Apple juice Patulin 1
Total 163

* Gross number of cases violations.

Table 8-4 – Violations by Country, Item and Violation Details for Additives (FY 2014)

Country of Production 		Item Category Violation Details Cases*
China Salted bamboo shoots Sulfur dioxide (2) 15
Health food Cyclamic acid, Sorbic acid
Vegetable preparation TBHQ, Cyclamic acid
Fruit preparation Sulfur dioxide
Fruit in syrup Cyclamic acid
Dry & seasoning food Sorbic acid
Seasoning Potassium sorbate
Rape seed oil TBHQ
Boiled mushroom Sulfur dioxide
Frozen shrimp Sulfur dioxide
Frozen food (Livestock Foods) Sorbic acid
Frozen food (other processed product) Polysorbate
Italy Fruit vinegar Sulfur dioxide (3) 12
Brandy Methanol (2)
Vinegar Azorubin, Sulfur dioxide
Chocolate Patent blueⅤ
Pickles (olive) Ferrous gluconate
Natural cheese Natamycin
Processed agricultural product Sorbic acid
Other processed food Patent blueⅤ
Germany Liqueur Patent blueⅤ(4), Quinoline Yellow 11
Mix powder for manufacture Iodized salt (3)
Candy Acid blue 3 sodium salt
Chocolate Iodized salt
Fruit brandy Methanol
Thailand Seasoning Benzoic acid (3) 8
Fruit preparation Sulfur dioxide
Dried vegetable Sulfur dioxide
Processed agricultural product Sulfur dioxide
Rice crackers TBHQ
Boiled vegetable in water Sulfur dioxide
France Chocolate Azorubin (3), Quinoline Yellow (2), Patent blueⅤ 7
Caviar Boric acid
USA Roasted caffeineless coffee bean Methylene choloride (2) 6
Salmon roe Nitrate (2)
Health food Methyl parahydroxybenzoate
Biscuits TBHQ
Malaysia Frozen food (other processed product) Benzoic acid (4) 6
Fruit juice drinks Sulfur dioxide
Shortenings TBHQ
South Korea Salted herring roe Polysorbate 5
Seasoning Pollack roe Nitrate
Processed fishes viscera Polysorbate
Salmon roe Nitrate
Soy bean paste with red pepper Sorbic acid
Brazil Cassava powder BHT (3) 5
Heat meat product Nitrate
Mix powder for manufacture TBHQ
Spain Candy Azorubin (2) 4
Olive oil Sorbic acid
Bakery products Patent blueⅤ
Myanmar Salted bamboo shoots Sulfur dioxide (2) 4
Frozen shrimp Sulfur dioxide (2)
Turkey Vegetable preparation Sulfur dioxide (3) 3
Vietnam Tapioka starch Sulfur dioxide 3
Boiled octopus Sulfur dioxide
Frozen food (aquatic animal) Sulfur dioxide
Belgium Candy Acid blue 3 sodium salt 3
Alcoholic beverages Azorubin
Chocolate Quinoline Yellow
Hong Kong Chinese confectionery TBHQ (2) 3
Dried ume Cyclamic acid
India Syrup Azorubin 2
Frozen food (cereals) TBHQ
Indonesia Chili sauce Benzoic acid 2
Biscuits TBHQ
Netherlands Biscuits Sorbic acid (2) 2
Canada Alcoholic beverages Sorbic acid 2
Frozen food (cereals) Propionic acid
Taiwan Karasumi Cyclamic acid 2
Syrup Acesulfame potassium
Peru Fried pulse TBHQ 2
Fruit preparation TBHQ
Israel Syrup Cyclamic acid 1
United
Kingdom		 Processed agricultural product Amidated pectin 1
Ecuador Snack food TBHQ 1
Australia Health food Methyl parahydroxybenzoate 1
Austria Chocolate Patent blueⅤ 1
Greece Frozen shrimp Sulfur dioxide 1
Croatia Salt Potassium iodate 1
Tajikistan Dried apricot Sulfur dioxide 1
Panama Frozen tuna Carbon monoxide 1
Hungary Fruit brandy Methanol 1
Philippines Boiled octopus Sulfur dioxide 1
Finland Coffee beans Magnesium stearate 1
Total 119

*Gross number of cases violations.

Table 8-5 – Violations by Country, Item for Decay, Deterioration, Nasty smell and Fungus Formation (FY 2014)

Country of Production 		Item Category Cases
USA Wheat(12) 19
Soybean(3)
Rice(2)
Kidney beans
Potato
Thailand Rice(18) 18
Colombia Coffee bean(10) 10
Brazil Soybean(4) 7
Coffee bean(3)
Ethiopia Coffee bean(6) 6
Honduras Coffee bean(6) 6
Vietnam Coffee bean(5) 5
Canada Soybean(3) 4
Rape seed
Australia Wheat 2
Rice
Tanzania Coffee bean(2) 2
Indonesia Coffee bean 1
Timor-Leste Coffee bean 1
France Wheat 1
Total 82
Table 8-6 – Violations by Country and Material for Apparatus, Containers and Packaging (FY 2014)

Country/Region of Production 		Material type Violation Details Cases*
China Synthetic resin Evaporation residue (21), Coloring agent (3)
Potassium permanganate consumption (2), Lead (2)		 36
Combination Evaporation residue (2)
Potassium permanganate consumption (2)
Porcelain Lead (2)
Porcelain enamel Lead
Paper Coloring agent
Malaysia Rubber Zinc (7) 8
Tin alloy ware Lead
Italy Rubber Zinc 3
Synthetic resin Caprolactam
Ceramic Lead
South Korea Synthetic resin Evaporation residue (2) 3
Rubber Zinc
Germany Rubber Zinc 3
Synthetic resin Caprolactam
Ceramic Lead
USA Combination Evaporation residue (2)
Potassium permanganate consumption		 3
Hong Kong Synthetic resin Potassium permanganate consumption (2) 3
Combination Evaporation residue
Sweden Ceramic Cadmium (2) 2
Spain Synthetic resin Evaporation residue 2
Ceramic Lead
Thailand Combination Zinc 2
Porcelain enamel Cadmium
Taiwan Rubber Zinc (2) 2
Turkey Synthetic resin Evaporation residue 1
France Rubber Zinc 1
Vietnam Synthetic resin Lead 1
　Total 　 　     70

*Gross number of cases violations.

Table 8-7 – Violations by Country, Item and Violation details for Residual Veterinary Drugs (FY 2014)

Country of Production 		Item Category Violation details Cases*1
Excess of standard values Do not contain Non-detectable
Vietnam Shrimp Oxytetracycline(4) Enrofloxacin (10), Sulfadiazine Furazolidone
(as AOZ) (4),
Chloramphenicol (2)		 26
File fish     Chloramphenicol (4)
Squid     Chloramphenicol
India Shrimp     Furazolidone
(as AOZ) (10)		 10
China Octopus   , Furazolidone
(as AOZ) (2)		 5
Eel     Malachite green
Shirimp   Chlortetracycline  
Soft-shelled turtle   Enrofloxacin  
France Guinea fowl meat Brotizolam     1
Total 42

* Gross number of cases violations.

Table 8-8 – Violations by Country and Material for Toys (FY 2014)

Country of Production 		Material type Violation Details Cases*
China Combination Bisphthalate 2
Synthetic resin Bisphthalate
Total 　 　 2

*Gross number of cases violations.

Table 9 – Major Examples of Enhanced Monitoring based on Overseas Information (FY 2014)

Month of Enhancement 		Subject country or area Subject Food and Details Background and Status
July Denmark Pork
(Possible contamination with diethylstilbestrol) 		Information was received stating that in Denmark contamination with diethylstilbestrol was found in the urine of pigs processed by DANISH CROWN (EST.71) and relevant pork was recalled. When an import notification was made for such recall products, steps were taken for reshipment.
July France Soft and semi-soft natural cheeses
(Possible contamination with enterohemorrhagic E. coli O26) 		Information was received stating that in France contamination with enterohemorrhagic E. coli O26 was found in soft and semi-soft natural cheeses and relevant cheeses were recalled. When an import notification was made for such recall products, steps were taken for reshipment.
September Taiwan Food products
(Possible contamination with waste oil)		 Information was received stating that in Taiwan cooking oils containing waste oil were sold as food product materials and relevant food products using such oils were recalled. When an import notification was made for food products from the relevant manufacturer, steps were taken to contact the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare.
September France Soft and semi-soft natural cheeses
(Possible contamination with enterohemorrhagic E. coli O26)		 Information was received stating that in France contamination with enterohemorrhagic E. coli O26 was found in soft and semi-soft natural cheeses. When an import notification was made for such products, an order of inspection for enterohemorrhagic E. coli O26 was made.
December Switzerland
Germany		 Blended cereals
(Possible contamination with Datura seeds) 		Information was received stating that blended cereals manufactured in Switzerland and packed in Germany were contaminated with Datura seeds and relevant cereals were recalled. When an import notification was made for such recall products, steps were taken for reshipment.
February Australia Crocodile meat
(Possible contamination with metal piece) 		Information was received stating that in Australia contamination with metal was found in crocodile meat and relevant crocodile meat was recalled by the manufacturer. When an import notification was made for such recall meat, steps were taken for reshipment.
Table 10 – Implementations of Major Bilateral Talks and On-Site Inspections (FY 2014)

Subject Item
(Inspection order item, etc.) 		Bilateral Talks Date of Site Survey, etc.
India, cultured shrimp
(furazolidone) 		The consultation began in November 2012. Talks are continuing on control of furazolidone. －
Poland, Beef
（BSE） 		Based on the Risk Assessment Report issued by FSCJ in April 2014, the consultation with Poland was carried out to lift import bans within the limits of the assessment.
On-site inspections were carried out to confirm the preparation state for enforcing a Japan export verification program. The import ban on Polish beef was lifted in August 2014. 		June 2014
China, Onion
(agricultural chemical residues) 		The consultation began in August 2014. Talks are continuing. －
Spain, Meat products and unheated meat products
(Listeria monocytogenes)		 On-site inspections were carried out in October 2014, to verify the sanitation control systems for Listeria monocytogenes in Spain. In December 2014, the Spanish government issued a report on the sanitation control of manufacturers for Listeria monocytogenes, and inspection orders for meat products and unheated meat products from some manufacturers were cancelled. October 2014
Italy, Unheated meat products, natural cheeses and gorgonzola cheese
(Listeria monocytogenes)		 On-site inspections were carried out in October 2014, to verify the sanitation control systems for Listeria monocytogenes in Italy. In December 2014, the Italian government issued a report on the sanitation control of manufacturers for Listeria monocytogenes, and inspection orders for  unheated meat products, natural cheeses and gorgonzola cheese from some manufacturers were cancelled. October 2014
USA, Beef
(BSE)		 In February 2013, import from designated facilities resumed, with observation of the new Japan export verification program as export conditions.  Audits were carried out on facilities approved for export to Japan, to verify observation of the Japan export program. Talks are continuing. November 2014
Korea, Green hot pepper
(agricultural chemical residues)		 The consultation began in January 2015. Talks are continuing. －
Thailand, Papaya
(genetic modified food)		 The consultation began in July 2013. Talks are continuing on the control of genetic modified foods. －
Thailand, Asparagus, okra, banana, mango and mangosteen
(agricultural chemical residues)		 The consultation began in November 2013. The Thai government conducted investigation and adopted preventive measures pertaining to violations of agricultural chemical residues, and on-site inspections were carried out at registered businesses approved by the Thai government. Talks are continuing. February 2015
Canada, Beef
(BSE)		 In February 2013, import from designated facilities resumed, with observation of the new Japan export verification program as export conditions.  Audits were carried out on facilities approved for export to Japan, to verify observation of the Japan export program. Talks are continuing. March 2015
Table 11 – Implementation of Exporting Country Pre-Inspections (FY 2014)
Argentina
Subject of inspection System investigation of foods exported to Japan in Argentina
Relevant law
  • Food standards (Ley No. 18.284 “Código Alimentario Argentino”)
  • Law on general and specific food safety services
(Decreto 4238/68 “Reglamento de inspección de productos, subproductos y derivados de origen animal”)
  • Law on export registration for cereals and their by-products
(RESOLUCIÓN EX IASCAV 44/94 “Registro de controladores y certificadores de granos y subproductos con destino a la exportación”), etc.
Summary Descriptions were given by a representative from the Argentine government on the food sanitation regulations in Argentina, and inspection and opinion exchange were carried out. Further, a seminar on import food monitoring systems and sanitation regulations in Japan was held targeting Argentine government officials.
Additionally, on-site inspections were carried out at salmon processing facilities and beef slaughterhouse and processing facilities, for the conditions of control.
Chile
Subject of inspection System investigation of foods exported to Japan in Chile
Relevant law
  • Food Sanitation Law (Regulamento Sanitario de Los Alimentos DTO. No 977/96)
  • Regulation on agricultural and farming services (ESTABLECE NORMAS SOBRE EL SERVICIO AGRICOLA Y GANADERO Ley 18755)
  • Law for Fisheries and Aquaculture (Ley Pesca Acuicultura)
  • Regulation on food labeling (Decreto Nº 12 respecto a la normativa gráfica para el etiquetado informativo en los alimentos), etc.
Summary Descriptions were given by a representative from the Chilean government on the food sanitation regulations in Chile, and inspection and opinion exchange were carried out. Further, a seminar on import food monitoring systems and sanitation regulations in Japan was held targeting government officials etc.
Additionally, on-site inspections were carried out at pig farms, slaughterhouses and salmon farms/processing facilities for the conditions of veterinary drug control .
Paraguay
Subject of inspection System investigation of foods exported to Japan in Paraguay
Relevant law
  • Sanitation Law (LEY N°836/80)
  • Law on Establishing the National Plant and Seed Quality and Health Service (LEY N°2459/2004)
  • Law on Establishing the National Animal Quality and Health Service (LEY N°2426/2004)
Summary Descriptions were given by a representative from the Paraguayan government on the food sanitation regulations in Paraguay, and opinion exchange was carried out. Further, a seminar on import food monitoring systems and sanitation regulations in Japan was held targeting the Paraguayan government officials, food suppliers, etc.
Additionally, on-site inspections were carried out for the conditions of agricultural chemical residues control of sesame seeds, pertaining to those exported to Japan.
Table 12 – Outcomes of Import Consultations at Office on Imported Food Consultation by FY
FY 2010 FY 2011 FY2012 FY2013 FY2014
Import consultations implemented 14,324 15,122 13,962 12,492 11,826
Import consultations on item-by-item basis 34,479 27,334 27,825 23,903 24,360
Violations on item-by-item basis 426 354 372 354 257

* Offices of Imported Food Consultation are set up in each quarantine station in Otaru, Sendai, Narita Airport, Tokyo, Yokohama, Niigata, Nagoya, Osaka, Kansai Airport, Kobe, Hiroshima, Fukuoka, and Naha.

* Figures include only advance consultations implemented prior to import in Office of Imported Food Consultation.

Table 13 – Number of Violations in Import Consultation by Provision (FY 2014)
Provision Violations (cases) Proportion(%) Details of major violations
Article 6
(Foods and additives prohibited to distribute, etc.) 		2 0.6 Use of lupin
Puffer fish (non-importable fish forms)
Article 9
(Prohibition of distribution, etc. of diseased meat, etc.) 		8 2.2 Use of material sourced from beef arriving via countries with incidents of BSE (instruct to keep from importing)
Article 10
(Limitation on distribution, etc. of additives, etc.) 		162 45.3 Use of L-Cysteine, TBHQ, α-ketoglutaric acid, Potassium aspartate, Azorubin, Sodium aluminium silicate,
Carboxymethylcellulose, Magnesium citrate, Citrulline, Pantothenic acid, Sodium molybdate, Iodized salt, Potassium iodate, Malic acid, Ferric phosphate, Chromium chloride, Zinc oxide, Potassium sodium tartrate, Manganese sulfate, Magnesium aspartate, etc.
Article 11
(Standards and criteria for foods and additives) 		186 52.0 Non-compliance with manufacturing and stroage standard, Violation of usage standards for additives
・　Non-compliance with manufacturing standard: inadequate sterilization of soft drink, etc.
・ Use to inhibited foods: use of sodium benzoate in instant noodle, etc.
・ Use of excessive amounts: use of acesulfame potassium in jam, etc.
・ Residue of excessive amounts: residue of sulfur dioxide in soft drink, etc.
Total 358 (Gross)
257 (Actual)
Table 14 – Cases of Import Consultations by County, Item and Violation details (FY 2014)
Country of Production Item Violation details Cases※2
USA Health food Potassium sorbate(8), α-Ketoglutaric acid(3), Potassium sodium tartrate(3), Potassium aspartate(3), Malic acid(3), Sodium benzoate(3), Magnesium aspartate(3), Citrulline(3), Choline bitartrate(2), Magnesium stearate(2), Magnesium citrate(2), Methylcobalamin(2), Sodium selenite, Chromium picolinate, Zinc citrate, Riboflavin-5'-phosphate, Manganese gluconate, Choline acid tartrate, Glutathione, Potassium bicarbonate, Calcium hydrogen citrate, Acetyl carnitine, Iodine, Croscarmellose sodium, Potassium iodide, Salidroside, Zinc gluconate, Magnesium lactate, Choline chloride, Manganese sulfate, L-cysteine, Talin, Nicoxatin, Biotin, Pantothenic acid, Aspartic acid, Selenomethionine 117
Cereals preparation Chromium chloride(3), Manganese sulfate(3), Zinc oxide(3), Potassium iodate(3), Sodium molybdate(3), Ferric phosphate(3)
Powdered soft drink Sodium aluminosilicate(6), Ethylene oxide
Confectionery TBHQ, Potassium sorbate, Potassium bromate, Calcium propionate, Sodium benzoate
Soft drink Potassium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Retinol acetate, Sodium sorbate, Potassium sodium L-tartrate
Seasoning Potassium sorbate(4)
Meat products Non-conformity with manufacturing standard(2), Use of material sourced from beef in the countries with incidents of BSE
Chocolate TBHQ(3)
Sauce Cross linked sodium carboxy methyl cellulose, Sodium stearoyl lactylate
Wine Potassium sorbate(2)
Food additive (Argon, Manganese gluconate) Undesignated additives
Syrup Sodium benzoate
Frozen food (cereals) Calcium propionate
Filter aid Potassium sodium tartrate
Other food Fine silicon dioxide
Taiwan Jam Potassium sorbate(5), Acesulfame potassium(5) 32
Other food Sodium stearoyl lactylate(4), Sodium aluminium silicate(2), Carboxymethylcellulose, Potassium sorbate
Confectionery Potassium sorbate(6), Carmine
Soft drink Potassium sorbate(2), Non-conformity with manufacturing standard(2), Sodium benzoate
Fruits puree Sodium benzoate
Health food Polyethylene glycol
Italy Sauce Potassium sorbate(7) 26
Confectionery Zinc oxide, Sodium copper chlorophyllin, Manganese sulfate, Potassium iodide, Potassium sorbate, Sodium selenite
Sorbet Non-conformity with manufacturing standard(3)
Caffeineless coffee Ethyl acetate, Methylene chlorides, Dichloromethane
Health food Azorubine, Magnesium stearate
Brine pickled olives Ferrous gluconate
Chocolate Iron sesquioxide
Natural cheese Potassium sorbate
Wine Argon
Frozen food (Fishes) Sodium iodide
Spain Soft drink Pantothenic acid(2), Glucuronolactone(2), Potassium sorbate 22
Processed fishes Sodium benzoate, Copper chlorophyll, Black PN
Yogurt Use of material sourced from beef in the countries with incidents of BSE(3)
Processed aquatic animals Potassium ascorbate(2)
Sparkling wine Iron sesquioxide, Sorbic acid
Chocolate Patent blue V, Azorubine
Food additive Enzymatically decomposed sunflower lecithin(2)
Meat products Monosodium citrate
Natural cheese Polyvinyl acetate
Frozen food (cereals) L-cysteine
France Frozen food (cereals) Sodium iodide(4), L-cysteine, L-cysteine monohydrochloride, Potassium sorbate 17
Soft drink Non-conformity with manufacturing standard(6)
Liqueur Nitrous oxide(3)
Seasoning Potassium sorbate
Thailand Cashewnut Sodium iodide(3), Sodium aluminum silicate 16
Mixed nuts Sodium iodide(2), Sodium aluminum silicate
Confectionery Sodium iodide, Acesulfame potassium
Fruits Preparing Carboxymethylcellulose(2)
Soft drink Potassium sorbate
Seasoning Sodium benzoate
SorbetIce confectionery Sodium copper chlorophyllin
Macadamia nut Sodium iodide
Frozen food Sodium iodide
China Wakame Food yellow no.4, Food blue no.1, Chlorine dioxide 16
Cereals preparation Calcium propionate, Potassium propionate
Suger Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate
Confectionery Potassium propionate
Health food Ethyl acetate
Sauce Food yellow no.2
Soy bean Hydrogen cyanide
Pepper preparation Potassium sorbate
Agricultural processed foods Carboxymethylcellulose
Fugu (puffy fish) Non-importable fish forms
Western confectionery Potassium sorbate
Frozen food (cereals) Calcium propionate
Canada Soft drink Potassium sorbate(4), Zinc chelate, Magnesium citrate 11
Powdered soft drink Potassium iodide, Chromium ascorbate, Potassium bicarbonate, Zinc ascorbate, Manganese gluconate
South Korea Health food Zinc oxide(2), HPMCP, Polyvinyl alcohol 11
Seasoning Potassium sorbate(2), Carboxymethylcellulose
Cereals preparation Zinc oxide, Ferrous fumarate
Frozen food (cereals) Non-conformity with storage standard
Food additive Sodium silicate
Netherlands Confectionery Magnesium stearate(6) 8
Fruits in syrup Sodium benzoate(2)
New Zealand Sorbet Non-conformity with manufacturing standard(4) 8
Fruit wine Potassium sorbate(2)
Flaxseed oil Argon
Frozen food (cereals) L-cysteine
Czech Powdered soft drink Magnesium citrate(3), Riboflavin 5'-phosphate 7
Health food Propionic acid, Potassium sorbate
Collagen casing Use of material sourced from beef in the countries with incidents of BSE
Brazil Soft drink Potassium sorbate(2), Glucuronolactone 7
Fruits preparing Carboxymethylcellulose
Health food Polyethylene glycol
Powdered soft drink Carboxymethylcellulose
Other food Acesulfame potassium
Myanmar Instant noodle Potassium sorbate(3), Sodium benzoate(3),
Carboxymethylcellulose 		7
Vietnam Soft drink Non-conformity with manufacturing standard(4) 6
Sauce Potassium sorbate
Western confectionery Sodium propionate
Indonesia Health food L-glutathione(2), Iodine 5
Seasoning Sodium benzoate(2)
Denmark Other food Sodium benzoate(2), Potassium sorbate(2) 5
Sauce L-cysteine
Malaysia Prepared fruits Iron sesquioxide, Potassium sorbate 5
Soft drink Potassium sorbate
Frozen food (cereals) L-cystein, BHA
Costa Rica Soft drink Non-conformity with manufacturing standard(4) 4
Belgium Soft drink Sulfer dioxide(3) 4
Alcoholic beverage Sodium benzoate
United Kingdom Shrimp 4-hexylresorcin 3
Seasoning Benzoic acid
Suger Potassium sorbate
Zambia Seasoning Sodium benzoate(2), Potassium sorbate 3
Turkey Confectionery Use of material sourced from beef in the countries with incidents of BSE(3) 3
Hungary Meat products Non-conformity with storage standard(2), calcium disodium ethylendiaminetetraacetate 3
Colombia Confectionery Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate 2
Germany Health food Vitamin K1 2
Food additive preparation Magnesium hydrogencarbonate
Finland Jam Sodium benzoate(2) 2
India Confectionery Propionic acid 1
Australia Pulses Lupine beans 1
Kenya Confectionery Azorubine 1
Singapore Substitute tea Irradiation 1
St. Lucia Sauce Sodium benzoate 1
Undetermined Placenta powder Potassium sorbate 1
Total 358

* Gross number of cases violations.

Table 15 – Imported Food Violations Detected IN Domestic Monitoring (FY 2014)
Country of Production Item Violation Details Cases*
South Korea Cultured olive flounder Kudoa septempunctata (4) 4
China Snap pea Diniconazole 4
Rice noodle Unauthorised genetically modified rice (63Bt)
Frozen food(squid) E.coli
Frozen shinoda maki Bacterial count
USA Biscuit TBHQ 3
Dried peach Sulfur dioxide
Celery Bifentherin
Spain Liqueur Patent blue V 2
Frozen food(onion) Bacterial count
India Frozen food(green pea) E.coli 1
Greece Honey Coumafos 1
Total 15

*Gross number of cases violations.

(Reference) Description of Key Terms
Term Description
Zinc chelate Undesignated addtive
Nitrous oxide Additive (Pressurizing agent)
Acid blue 3 sodium salt Undesignated additive
Nitrite Additive (color fixative agent)
Zinc ascorbate Undesignated additive
Potassium ascorbate Undesignated additive
Chromium ascorbate Undesignated additive
Aspartic acid Additive (Flavor enhancer)
Potassium aspartate Undesignated additive
Magnesium aspartate Undesignated additive
Acesulfame potassium Additive (sweetener)
Acethyl carnitine Undesignated additive
Acetochlor Agricultural chemical (anilide herbicide)
Acephate Agricultural chemical (organophosphorous insecticide)
Sodium selenite Undesignated additive
Azorubine Undesignated additive
Aflatoxin Mycotoxin produced by the fungus Aspergillus, etc.
Amidated pectin Undesignated additive
Ametryn Agricultural chemical (triazine herbicide)
Argon Undesignated additive
Argon gas Undesignated additive
Sodium aluminosilicate Undesignated additive
Benzoic acid Additive (preservative)
Potassium benzoate Undesignated additive
Sodium benzoate Additive (preservative)
Carbon monoxide Undesignated additive
Isoprocarb Agricultural chemical (insecticide)
Isoprothiolane Agricultural chemical (fungicide)
Genetic modification Technology such as fragmentation of bacterial genes, followed by arrangement of the gene sequences or introducing the arranged genes into other organism’s genes.
Imidacloprid Agricultural chemicals (Neonicotinoid insecticide)
Indoxacarb Agricultural chemical (insecticide)
Ethylene oxide Undesignated additive
Calcium Disodium Ethylenediaminetetraacetate Additive (Antioxidizing agent)
Chromiun chloride Undesignated additive
Choline chloride Undesignated additive
Methylene chloride Undesignated additive
Endosulfan Agricultural chemical (organochlorine insecticide)
Enrofloxacin Veterinary drug (new quinolone synthetic antibacterial agent)
Ofloxacin Veterinary drug (synthetic antibacterial agent)
Cross linked sodium carboxy methyl cellulose Undesignated additive
Carbaryl Agricultural chemical (carbamate insecticide)
Carboxymethyl cellulose Undesignated additive
Calmin Undesignated additive
Quinoline yellow Undesignated additive
Zinc citrate Undesignated additive
Monosodium citrate Undesignated additive
Magnesium citrate Undesignated additive
Coumaphos Agricultural chemical (organophosphorous insecticide)
Glyphosate Agricultural chemical (organophosphorous herbicide)
Glucuronolactone Undesignated additive
Zinc gluconate Additive (enhancer)
Ferrous gluconate Additive (color stabilizer)
Manganese gluconate Undesignated additive
Glutathione Undesignated additive
Croscarmellose sodium Undesignated additive
Clostridial bacteria Pathogenic microorganism (a bacterium that normally lives in soils, as well as in intestines of human and animals. ex: Clostridium perfringens, Clostridium botulinum))
Chloramphenicol Veterinary drug (chloramphenicol antibiotical agent)
Chlorpyriphos Agricultural chemical (organophosphorous insecticide)
Potassium aluminium silicate Undesignated additive
Sodium silicate Undesignated additive
Diarrhetic shellfish toxin Shellfish toxin (mainly refers to toxins produced by a harmful plankton accumulated in clams, toxic clams cause diarrhetic poisoning)
Enzymatically decomposed sunflower lecithin Undesignated additive
Cyclamic acid Undesignated additive
Salidroside Undesignated additive
Ethyl acetate Additive (manufacturing agent)
Retinol acetate Undesignated additive
Polyvinyl acetate Additive (gumbase)
Salmonella spp. Pathogenic microorganism (A bacterium that is ubiquitous in the intestines of animals as well as in nature, such as rivers, sewage and lakes. It contaminates meat, mostly poultry and eggs, and causes acute abdominal pain, diarrhea, fever and vomiting.)
Zinc oxide Undesignated additive
Choline acid tartrate Undesignated additive
Cyanide Harmful or poisonous compound (cyanide-related compounds (e.g., cyanogenic glycoside) ) found in vegetables such as some varieties of beans.
Hydrogen cyanide Undesignated additive
Diethylstilbestrol Veterinary drug (hormonal agent)
Dichloromethane Undesignated additive
Dicofol Agricultural chemicals (organochloric insecticide)
Citrulline Undesignated additive
Diniconazole Agricultural chemical (triazole fungicide)
Difenoconazole Agricultural chemical (triazole fungicide)
Diflubenzuron Agricultural chemical (urea insecticide)
Cypermethrin Agricultural chemical (pyrethroid insecticide)
Choline bitartrate Undesignated additive
Potassium bromate Additive (flour treatment agents)
Potassium sodium tartrate Undesignated additive
Food Yellow No.2 Undesignated additive
Food Yellow No.4 (Tartrazine) Additive (coloring agent)
Food Blue No.1 (Brilliant Blue FCF) Additive (coloring agent)
Magnesium stearate Additive (enhancer)
Sodium stearoyl lactylate Additive (emulsifier)
Sulfadiazine Veterinary drug (fungicide)
Sulfadimidine Veterinary drug (synthetic antibacterial agent)
Sulfamethoxazole synthetic antibacterial agent (sulfa agent)
Selenomethionine Undesignated additive
Sorbic acid Additive (preservative)
Potassium sorbate Additive (preservative)
Sodium sorbate Undesignated additive
Talin Undesignated additive
Potassium bicarbonate Undesignated additive
Magnesium bicarbonate Undesignated additive
Thiamethoxam Agricultural chemicals (Neonicotinoid insecticide)
Vibrio parahaemolyticus Pathogenic microorganism (A bacterium living in seawater (estuaries, coastal areas, etc.) that commonly contaminates fish and shellfish, and causes abdominal pain, watery diarrhea, fever and vomiting.)
Enterohemorrhagic Escherichia coli ( E.coli ) O26, O157 etc. Pathogenic microorganism (A bacterium that normally lives in the intestines of animals. It contaminates foods and drinking water by way of faces and urine, and causes acute abdominal pain and bloody diarrhea together with large amounts of blood after early cold-like symptoms.)
Dieldrin Agricultural chemical (organochlorine insecticide)
Tetracyclines antibiotics Generic name of the antibiotics having a constant spectrum. i.e., oxytetracycline, chlortetracycline and tetracycline etc.
Sodium copper chlorophyllin Additive (coloring agent)
Copper chlorophyll Additive (coloring agent)
Triadimenol Agricultural chemical (phenoxy fungicide)
Triazophos Agricultural chemical (phenoxy insecticide)
Tricyclazole Agricultural chemical (benzothiazole herbicide)
Natamycin Additive (preservative)
Nicoxatin Undesignated additive
Sulfur dioxide Additive (antioxidant agents)
Chlorine dioxide Additive (flour treatment agents)
Magnesium lactate Undesignated additive
Paclobutrazol Agricultural chemical (triazole growth regulator)
Patulin Mycotoxin (produced by the fungi such as Penicillium and Aspergillus)
Patent blue V Undesignated additive
Methyl p-hydroxybenzoate Undesignated additive
Haloxyfop Agricultural chemical (herbicide)
Pantothenic acid Undesignated additive
Biotin Additive (nutrition enhancer)
Chromium picolinate Undesignated additive
Vitamin K1 Undesignated additive
Calcium hydrogen citrate Undesignated additive
HPMCP (Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose phthalate) Undesignated additive
Bifenthrin Agricultural chemical (insecticide)
Pyridaben Agricultural chemical (insecticide)
Pirimiphos methyl Agricultural chemical (insecticide)
Silicon dioxide (fine) Additive (manufacturing agent)
Fipronil Agricultural chemical (heterocyclic synergist)
Fenitrothion Agricultural chemical (organophosphorous insecticide)
Phenthoate Agricultural chemical (organophosphorous insecticide)
Fenvalerate Agricultural chemical (pyrethroid insecticide)
Bisphthalate Plasticizer
Buprofezin Agricultural chemical (thiadiazine insecticide)
Ferrous fumarate Undesignated additive
Furazolidone Veterinary drug (nitrofuran synthetic antibacterial agent) ; generates AOZ when metabolized
Black PN Undesignated additive
Fluquinconazole Agricultural chemical (fungicide)
Flusilazole Agricultural chemical (triazole fungicide)
Brotizolam Veterinary Drug
Flonicamid Agricultural chemical (pyridinecarboxyamide insecticide)
Propionic acid Additive (preservative)
Calcium propionate Additive (preservative)
Potassium propionate Additive (preservative)
Sodium propionate Additive (preservative)
Propiconazole Agricultural chemical (fungicide)
Profenophos Agricultural chemical (organophosphorous insecticide)
Prometryn Agricultural chemical (triazine herbicide)
Hexaconazole Agricultural chemical (triazole fungicide)
Pencycuron Agricultural chemical (urea fungicide)
Boric acid Undesignated additive
Polyethylene glycol Undesignated additive
Polysorbate Additive (emulsifier)
Polyvinyl alcohol Undesignated additive
Paralytic shellfish poison Shellfish poison (mainly refers to toxins produced by a harmful plankton accumulated in clams, toxic clams cause paralytic poisoning)
Malachite green Veterinary drug (triphenylmethane synthetic antibacterial agent)
Methanol Undesignated additive
Methamidophos Agricultural chemical (organophosphorous insecticide)
Metalaxyl Agricultural chemical (anilide fungicide)
Methylcobalamin Undesignated additive
Mefenoxam Agricultural chemical (anilide fungicide)
Sodium molybdate Undesignated additive
Potassium iodide Undesignated additive
Iodine Undesignated additive
Iodized salt Undesignated additive
Potassium iodide Undesignated additive
Listeria monocytogenes Pathogenic microorganism (A normal flora in the natural environment that contaminates daily products and processed meat products, and causes influenza-like symptoms including tiredness and fever)
Manganese sulfate Undesignated additive
Riboflavin-5’-phosphate Undesignated additive
Maric acid Undesignated additive
Ferric phosphate Undesignated additive
2,4-D Agricultural chemical (phenoxy acid herbicide)
4-Chlorophenoxyacetic acid Agricultural chemical (plant growth regulator)
4-hexylresorcin Undesignated additive
Iron sesquioxide Additive (coloring agent)
BHA (butylated hydroxyanisole) Additive (antioxidant agent)
BHT (butylhydroxytoluene) Additive (antioxidant agent)
BSE (bovin spongiform encephalopathy) An indolent malignant central neurological disease in cattle that causes a spongy degeneration in the brain tissues and symptoms including astasia.
EPN Agricultural chemical (organophosphorous insecticide)
Kudoa septempunctata Kind of parasite that causes food poisoning. (Myxosporidia)
L-glutathione Undesignated additive
L-cysteine Undesignated additive
L-cysteine hydrochloride Additive (enhancer)
Potasium sodium L-tartate Undesignated additive
TBHQ Undesignated additive
α-ketoglutaric acid Undesignated additive
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