Guideline on International-level GAP (Trial Version)
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[Provisional translation : Original text is in Japanese]
Guideline on International-level GAP (Trial Version)
December 2020
Sustainable Agriculture Division, Agricultural Production Bureau
Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, MAFF
This Guideline covers agricultural products and cultivated mushrooms. The items for which the Guideline is implemented are organized according
to the classification shown in (1) through (5) below:
Crop Classification in the Guideline
Guideline on International-level GAP (Trial Version)[Reference]
Guideline on the Common Basis of GAP
(8) Feed crops
(9) Other non-food crops
(1) Fruits and vegetables
(2) Grains
(3) Tea
(4) Feed crops
(5) Other non-food products
(1) Vegetables
(2) Fruit trees
(3) Mushrooms
(4) Other food crops
(5) Rice excluding rice for feed
(6) Wheat, barley, rye, and oat excluding those for feed
(7) Tea
[Provisional translation : Original text is in Japanese]
Activities in the Guideline (Fruits and Vegetables)
Category Number Field Activities Acts and Regulations Related to the Activities
I. Overall
management
structure
1 Farm
management
Clarifying, sorting-out and documentation, if necessary, of
basic information required for farm management (the name of
items for cultivation and the name and locations of the farm
(or the "bed log laying yard" in the case of mushrooms;
hereinafter the same applies) and its facilities and so on)
I. Overall
management
structure
2 Farm
management
Establishment of an organizational structure, determination
and dissemination of the scope of responsibilities and
responsible persons, and development of a structure to
improve the abilities of the responsible persons
- Modernization of Family Farm Management through Dissemination and Promotion of
Agreement on Family Farm Management (7KOUKAI-B No. 103 notified by the
Director-Generals of the Agricultural Structure Improvement Bureau and Agricultural
Production Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, dated February 7,
1995)
I. Overall
management
structure
3 Farm
management
Clarification of requirements concerning the continuous
improvement of food safety, environmental conservation,
worker safety, protection of human rights, and farm
management, which are required for agricultural practices,
and formulation and dissemination of policies in light of such
requirements
I. Overall
management
structure
4 Farm
management
Adoption of farm rules, and based on the rules, checking the
situation in operation and implementation, and reviewing if
required, in order to put farm management into practice
according to the Guideline
II. Overall
production
structure
5 Farm
management
Protection and utilization of intellectual property, including
appropriate use of the seeds and seedlings of registered
varieties
- Plant Variety Protection and Seed Act (Act No. 83 of 1998)
- Regulation for Enforcement of the Plant Variety Protection and Seed Act (Order No.
83 of 1998 by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries)
- Patent Act (Act No. 121 of 1959)
- Trademark Act (Act No. 127 of 1959)
- Act on Protection of Names of Specific Agricultural, Forestry and Fishery Products and
Foodstuffs (Act No. 84 of 2014)
II. Overall
production
structure
6 Farm
management
Formulation of a production plan based on the policies of
farm management, keeping the records of agricultural work
conducted, evaluation of the actual results against the plan,
and reflection of such results in the succeeding plan as
required
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Category Number Field Activities Acts and Regulations Related to the Activities
II. Overall
production
structure
7 Farm
management
Keeping and storing records after determining their details
necessary for validation of farm management and their
retention period
- Food Sanitation Act (Act No. 233 of 1947)
- Keeping and Storing Records by Food Business Operators Pursuant to the Provision of
Article 1, Paragraph (3), Item (ii) of the Food Sanitation Act (SHOKUANHATSU No.
0829001 notified by the Director-General of the Department of Food Safety,
Pharmaceutical and Food Safety Bureau, Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, dated
August 29, 2003)
- Food Labeling Act (Act No. 70 of 2013)
III. Risk
management
8 Food safety Implementation of hazard analysis in relation to food safety
(also covering food quality) on the basis of basic farm
information and the principles of HACCP in Codex
Alimentarius, and establishment, implementation, verification,
and review of measures based on the farm rules to
prevent/reduce contamination caused by those hazards that are
considered to pose high food-safety risks
- Food Safety Basic Act (Act No. 48 of 2003)
- Food Sanitation Act (Act No. 233 of 1947)
- Guideline on Control and Management Standards to Be Implemented by Food Business
Operators (SHOKUANHATSU No. 0227012 notified by the Director-General of the
Department of Food Safety, Pharmaceutical and Food Safety Bureau, Ministry of Health,
Labour and Welfare, dated February 27, 2004)
- Guideline on Hygiene Management of Vegetables from Cultivation to Shipping
(23SHOUAN No. 1813 notified by the Director of the Plant Products Safety Division,
Food Safety and Consumer Affairs Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and
Fisheries, dated June 24, 2011)
- Promotion of Hygiene Management by Utilizing the Guideline on Hygiene
Management of Vegetables (Second Tentative Version) (2SHOUAN No. 2775 and
2SEISAN No. 1158 notified by the Directors of the Plant Products Safety Division,
Food Safety and Consumer Affairs Bureau and of the Horticultural Crop Division,
Agricultural Production Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, dated
September 18, 2020)
-Chemical Hazards in Food or Feed of High Priority (Published by the Ministry of
Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries on January 8, 2016)
- Microbiological Hazards in Food of High Priority (Published by the Ministry of
Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries on December 26, 2016)
- General Principles of Food Hygiene (CXC 1-1969)
- Codex General Standard for Contaminants and Toxins in Food and Feed (CXS 193-
1995)
- Partial Amendment to the "Guidance for Manual on Hygiene Control Plan Formulated
by Associations of Food Business Operators" (SEISHOKUKANHATSU No. 0622-1
notified by the Director of the Inspection and Safety Division, Department of
Environmental Health and Food Safety, Pharmaceutical Safety and Environmental
Health Bureau, Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, dated June 22, 2017)
Fruits and Vegetables 2/19
Category Number Field Activities Acts and Regulations Related to the Activities
III. Risk
management
9 Worker safety Implementation of risk assessment after identifying hazards
concerning worker safety based on basic farm information,
and establishment, implementation, verification, and review of
measures based on the farm rules to reduce/eliminate those
risks associated with items evaluated as posing high risks
- Guidelines for the Safety of Farm Work (13SEISAN No. 10312 notified by the
Director-General of the Agricultural Production Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture,
Forestry and Fisheries, dated March 29, 2002)
- Industrial Safety and Health Act (Act No. 57 of 1972)
- Basic Guidelines for Response and Business Continuity at the Time of Novel
Coronavirus Disease in Agriculture (2SEISAN No. 388 notified by the Director-General
of the Agricultural Production Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries,
dated May 22, 2020)
- Supplemental Details to the Basic Guideline on Responses to Persons Newly Infected
with the Novel Coronavirus and on Business Continuity in light of Heatstroke Prevention
Action in 2020 (2SEISAN No. 454 and 2SEICHIKU No. 395 notified by the Directors
of the Technology and Extension Division, Agricultural Production Bureau and of the
Livestock Industry Policy Planning Division, Livestock Industry Department,
Agricultural Production Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, dated
June 4, 2020)
III. Risk
management
10 Environmental
conservation
Implementation of risk assessment after identifying factors
causing environmental burden based on basic farm
information, and establishment, implementation, verification,
and review of measures based on the farm rules to
reduce/eliminate those risks associated with items evaluated
as posing high risks
- Air Pollution Control Act (Act No. 97 of 1968)
- Water Pollution Prevention Act (Act No. 138 of 1970)
- Act to Prevent Soil Contamination on Agricultural Land (Act No. 139 of 1970)
- Soil Contamination Countermeasures Act (Act No. 53 of 2002)
- Basic Act on Biodiversity (Act No. 58 of 2008)
III. Risk
management
11 Farm
management
Management of the labels of products to be shipped, and
storage of agricultural product shipment records linked with
harvest records and other records including those associated
with farm management
- Food Sanitation Act (Act No. 233 of 1947)
- Keeping and Storing Records by Food Business Operators Pursuant to the Provision of
Article 1, Paragraph (3), Item (ii) of the Food Sanitation Act (SHOKUANHATSU No.
0829001 notified by the Director-General of the Department of Food Safety,
Pharmaceutical and Food Safety Bureau, Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, dated
August 29, 2003)
- Food Labeling Act (Act No. 70 of 2013)
III. Risk
management
12 Farm
management
Agreement with outside contractors on conformity to
management based on the farm rules in order to ensure the
reliability of process management
III. Risk
management
13 Farm
management
Establishment of method on evaluation and selection of
suppliers of materials and so on in securing food safety, and
service providers including laboratories, and then selecting
those suppliers and service providers
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Category Number Field Activities Acts and Regulations Related to the Activities
III. Risk
management
14 Farm
management
Establishment and implementation of a procedure to handle
complaints and violation of the farm rules, and keeping and
storing a record
- Product Liability Act (Act No. 85 of 1994)
IV. Human
resources
15 Protection of
human rights
Establishment and implementation of management method
concerning the prevention of human-rights infringement in
employment/work environment
- Labor Standards Act (Act No. 49 of 1947)
- Act on General Promotion of Labor Policies and Stable Employment of Workers, and
Enhancement of Working Life Etc. (Act No. 132 of 1966)
- Employment Security Act (Act No. 141 of 1947)
- Act on Ensuring Equal Opportunity and Treatment of Men and Women in
Employment (Act No. 113 of 1972)
IV. Human
resources
16 Protection of
human rights
Development of an environment for coordination in case of
employment of foreign nationals such as technical intern
trainees
- Ensuring the Working Conditions of Technical Intern Trainees in Agricultural Fields
(Notification of 2013 by the Director of Young Farmers and Women Division,
Management Improvement Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries)
- Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act (Cabinet Order No. 319 of 1951)
- Ministerial Ordinance to Provide for Criteria Pursuant to Article 7, Paragraph (1), Item
(ii) of the Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act (Ordinance No. 16 of 1990
by the Ministry of Justice)
- Act on Proper Technical Intern Training and Protection of Technical Intern Trainees
(Act No. 89 of 2016)
- Act on General Promotion of Labor Policies and Stable Employment of Workers, and
Enhancement of Working Life Etc. (Act No. 132 of 1966)
- Guidelines for Employers to Improve the Management of Employment of Foreign
Workers (Public Notice of the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare No. 276 of 2007
)
IV. Human
resources
17 Protection of
human rights
Implementation of family farm management based on
sufficient discussions among the family members
- Modernization of Family Farm Management through Dissemination and Promotion of
Agreement on Family Farm Management (7KOUKAI-B No. 103 notified by the
Director-Generals of the Agricultural Structure Improvement Bureau and Agricultural
Production Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, dated February 7,
1995)
IV. Human
resources
18 Protection of
human rights
Complying with working condition and exchanging views
between employer and employee concerning working
condition, working environment, worker safety, and so on
- Labor Standards Act (Act No. 49 of 1947)
- Industrial Safety and Health Act (Act No. 57 of 1972)
- Labor Union Act (Act No. 174 of 1949)
- Labor Contract Act (Act No. 128 of 2007)
IV. Human
resources
19 Farm
management
Provision of education and training in order for workers to
acquire necessary competence
- Industrial Safety and Health Act (Act No. 57 of 1972)
Fruits and Vegetables 4/19
Category Number Field Activities Acts and Regulations Related to the Activities
IV. Human
resources
20 Protection of
human rights
Farm
management
Implementation of the procedure to establish workers'
compensation insurance to protect workers engaged in
agricultural work in the case where they suffer injuries or
diseases due to their work
- Industrial Accident Compensation Insurance Act (Act No. 50 of 1947)
- Labor Standards Act (Act No. 49 of 1947)
- Guidelines for the Safety of Farm Work (13SEISAN No. 10312 notified by the
Director-General of the Agricultural Production Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture,
Forestry and Fisheries, dated March 29, 2002)
IV. Human
resources
21 Farm
management
Subscription of insurance for the maintenance and continuity
of agricultural production in preparation for disasters and
other similar events
- Guidelines for the Safety of Farm Work (13SEISAN No. 10312 notified by the
Director-General of the Agricultural Production Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture,
Forestry and Fisheries, dated March 29, 2002)
- Product Liability Act (Act No. 85 of 1994)
- Agricultural Insurance Act (Act No. 185 of 1947)
IV. Human
resources
22 Worker safety Provision of training to enable workers engaged in machine
operation, work in high places, spraying agricultural
chemicals, or other similar work, which is dangerous if not
performed properly, in order to acquire necessary abilities or
qualifications
- Industrial Safety and Health Act (Act No. 57 of 1972)
- Guidelines for the Safety of Farm Work (13SEISAN No. 10312 notified by the
Director-General of the Agricultural Production Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture,
Forestry and Fisheries, dated March 29, 2002)
IV. Human
resources
23 Worker safety Wearing and maintenance of clothing and protective gear for
safe operations
- Industrial Safety and Health Act (Act No. 57 of 1972)
- Guidelines for the Safety of Farm Work(13SEISAN No. 10312 notified by the
Director-General of the Agricultural Production Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture,
Forestry and Fisheries, dated March 29, 2002)
IV. Human
resources
24 Worker safety Establishment of accident response procedures covering the
arrangement of clean water and first-aid boxes and means of
communication, and familiarization of workers engaged in
agricultural work and other relevant persons with such
procedures
- Basic Guidelines for Response and Business Continuity at the Time of Novel
Coronavirus Disease in Agriculture (2SEISAN No. 388 notified by the Director-General
of the Agricultural Production Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries,
dated May 22, 2020)
- Guidelines for the Safety of Farm Work (13SEISAN No. 10312 notified by the
Director-General of the Agricultural Production Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture,
Forestry and Fisheries, dated March 29, 2002)
- Industrial Safety and Health Act (Act No. 57 of 1972)
- Ordinance on Industrial Safety and Health (Ordinance No. 32 of 1972 by the Ministry
of Labour)
Fruits and Vegetables 5/19
Category Number Field Activities Acts and Regulations Related to the Activities
V. Management
resources
25 Farm
management
Establishment of rule in entering the farm on food safety,
hygiene control, worker safety, and environmental
consideration, and informing of it persons entering the farm
(including visitors) and asking them for complying, in order to
prevent contamination and accidents associated with
agricultural products
- Food Sanitation Act (Act No. 233 of 1947)
- Guideline on Control and Management Standards to Be Implemented by Food Business
Operators (SHOKUANHATSU No. 0227012 notified by the Director-General of the
Department of Food Safety, Pharmaceutical and Food Safety Bureau, Ministry of Health,
Labour and Welfare, dated February 27, 2004)
- Basic Guidelines for Response and Business Continuity at the Time of Novel
Coronavirus Disease in Agriculture (2SEISAN No. 388 notified by the Director-General
of the Agricultural Production Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries,
dated May 22, 2020)
- Supplemental Details to the Basic Guideline on Responses to Persons Newly Infected
with the Novel Coronavirus and on Business Continuity in light of Heatstroke Prevention
Action in 2020 (2SEISAN No. 454 and 2SEICHIKU No. 395 notified by the Directors
of the Technology and Extension Division, Agricultural Production Bureau and of the
Livestock Industry Policy Planning Division, Livestock Industry Department,
Agricultural Production Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, dated
June 4, 2020)
- Industrial Safety and Health Act (Act No. 57 of 1972)
Fruits and Vegetables 6/19
Category Number Field Activities Acts and Regulations Related to the Activities
V. Management
resources
26 Food safety
Farm
management
For hygiene management, securing of clean hand-washing
equipment and toilets at places easily accessible from the farm
and its facilities
- Food Sanitation Act (Act No. 233 of 1947)
- Guideline on Control and Management Standards to Be Implemented by Food Business
Operators (SHOKUANHATSU No. 0227012 notified by the Director-General of the
Department of Food Safety, Pharmaceutical and Food Safety Bureau, Ministry of Health,
Labour and Welfare, dated February 27, 2004)
- Guideline on the Hygiene Management of Vegetables from Cultivation to Shipping
(23SHOUAN No. 1813 notified by the Director of the Plant Products Safety Division,
Food Safety and Consumer Affairs Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and
Fisheries, dated June 24, 2011)
- Promotion of Hygiene Management by Utilizing the Guideline on the Hygiene
Management of Vegetables (Second Tentative Version) (2SHOUAN No. 2775 and
2SEISAN No.1158 notified by the Directors of the Plant Products Safety Division, Food
Safety and Consumer Affairs Bureau and of the Horticultural Crop Division,
Agricultural Production Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, dated
September 18, 2020)
- Basic Guidelines for Response and Business Continuity at the Time of Novel
Coronavirus Disease in Agriculture (2SEISAN No. 388 notified by the Director-General
of the Agricultural Production Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries,
dated May 22, 2020)
- Supplemental Details to the Basic Guideline on Responses to Persons Newly Infected
with the Novel Coronavirus and on Business Continuity in light of Heatstroke Prevention
Action in 2020 (2SEISAN No. 454 and 2SEICHIKU No. 395 notified by the Directors
of the Technology and Extension Division, Agricultural Production Bureau and of the
Livestock Industry Policy Planning Division, Livestock Industry Department,
Agricultural Production Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, dated
June 4, 2020)
- Industrial Safety and Health Act (Act No. 57 of 1972)
Fruits and Vegetables 7/19
Category Number Field Activities Acts and Regulations Related to the Activities
V. Management
resources
27 Food safety Evaluation of the possibility of soil contamination caused by
hazards such as the farm and its surroundings (soil, sewage,
and so on), waste and materials, and of the possibility of
contamination of agricultural products attributable to hazards
in the soil, and implementation of measures based on the
result of the evaluation
- Food Sanitation Act (Act No. 233 of 1947)
- Act to Prevent Soil Contamination on Agricultural Land (Act No. 139 of 1970)
- Soil Contamination Countermeasures Act (Act No. 53 of 2002)
- Guideline on Control and Management Standards to Be Implemented by Food Business
Operators (SHOKUANHATSU No. 0227012 notified by the Director-General of the
Department of Food Safety, Pharmaceutical and Food Safety Bureau, Ministry of Health,
Labour and Welfare, dated February 27, 2004)
- Guideline on the Hygiene Management of Vegetables from Cultivation to Shipping
(23SHOUAN No. 1813 notified by the Director of the Plant Products Safety Division,
Food Safety and Consumer Affairs Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and
Fisheries, dated June 24, 2011)
- Promotion of Hygiene Management by Utilizing the Guideline on the Hygiene
Management of Vegetables (Second Tentative Version) (2SHOUAN No. 2775 and
2SEISAN No. 1158 notified by the Directors of the Plant Products Safety Division,
Food Safety and Consumer Affairs Bureau and of the Horticultural Crop Division,
Agricultural Production Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, dated
September 18, 2020)
V. Management
resources
28 Farm
management
Implementation of measures to reduce soil erosion and of soil
management Tsuchi-zukuri through, for example, utilization
of organic material such as compost
- Basic Guideline on Soil Fertility Enhancement (Published by the Ministry of
Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries on October 16, 2008)
- Norm of Agricultural Production Activities Harmonizing with the Environment
(16SEISAN No. 8377 notified by the Director-General of the Agricultural Production
Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, dated March 31, 2005)
V. Management
resources
29 Environmental
conservation
Proper soil management through, for example, Tsuchi-zukuri - Basic Guideline on Soil Fertility Enhancement (Published by the Ministry of
Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries on October 16, 2008)
- Norm of Agricultural Production Activities Harmonizing with the Environment
(16SEISAN No. 8377 notified by the Director-General of the Agricultural Production
Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, dated March 31, 2005)
- Basic Policy for Promotion of the Use of Livestock Manure (published by the Ministry
of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries on April 30, 2020)
Fruits and Vegetables 8/19
Category Number Field Activities Acts and Regulations Related to the Activities
V. Management
resources
30 Food safety Checking the source of the water used, evaluation of the
safety of agricultural products in relation to hazards contained
in the water, and implementation of measures based on
evaluation results
- Food Sanitation Act (Act No. 233 of 1947)
- Guideline on Control and Management Standards to Be Implemented by Food Business
Operators (SHOKUANHATSU No. 0227012 notified by the Director-General of the
Department of Food Safety, Pharmaceutical and Food Safety Bureau, Ministry of Health,
Labour and Welfare, dated February 27, 2004)
- Guideline on the Hygiene Management of Vegetables from Cultivation to Shipping
(23SHOUAN No. 1813 notified by the Director of the Plant Products Safety Division,
Food Safety and Consumer Affairs Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and
Fisheries, dated June 24, 2011)
- Promotion of Hygiene Management by Utilizing the Guideline on the Hygiene
Management of Vegetables (Second Tentative Version) (2SHOUAN No. 2775 and
2SEISAN No.1158 notified by the Directors of the Plant Products Safety Division, Food
Safety and Consumer Affairs Bureau and of the Horticultural Crop Division,
Agricultural Production Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, dated
September 18, 2020)
- Basic Environment Act (Act No. 91 of 1993)
- Environmental Quality Standards for Water Pollution (Public Notice No. 59 of 1971
issued by the Ministry of the Environment)
- Environmental Quality Standards for Groundwater Pollution (Public Notice No. 10 of
1997 issued by the Ministry of the Environment)
- Establishment of Standards for Production and Manufacture of Mushroom Beds
(4RINYASAN No. 38 notified by the Director-General of the Forestry Agency, dated
April 8, 1992)
V. Management
resources
31 Food safety Implementation of measures necessary to prevent the
contamination of nutrient solution in hydroponics-Code of Hygienic Practice for Fresh Fruits and Vegetables(CXC53-2003)
V. Management
resources
32 Environmental
conservation
Management of drainage including nutrients contained in
drainage coming from farm and its facilities to handle
agricultural products, plant residues contained in drainage,
cleaning garbage and so on
- Waste Management and Public Cleansing Act (Act No. 137 of 1970)
- Norm of Agricultural Production Activities Harmonizing with the Environment
(16SEISAN No. 8377 notified by the Director-General of the Agricultural Production
Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, dated March 31, 2005)
Fruits and Vegetables 9/19
Category Number Field Activities Acts and Regulations Related to the Activities
V. Management
resources
33 Food safety Implementation of measures to prevent entry/occurrence of
pests including insects, small animals, birds and fungi, and of
measures to prevent mixing foreign matter, poisonous plants
and so on, in addition to appropriate management of facilities
and equipment to handle agricultural products, including that
for maintenance, inspection and cleaning thereof
- Food Sanitation Act (Act No. 233 of 1947)
- Guideline on Control and Management Standards to Be Implemented by Food Business
Operators (SHOKUANHATSU No. 0227012 notified by Director-General, Department
of Food Safety, Pharmaceutical and Food Safety Bureau, Ministry of Health, Labour and
Welfare, dated February 27, 2004)
- Guideline on the Hygiene Management of Vegetables from Cultivation to Shipping
(23SHOUAN No. 1813 notified by the Director of the Plant Products Safety Division,
Food Safety and Consumer Affairs Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and
Fisheries, dated June 24, 2011)
- Promotion of Hygiene Management by Utilizing the Guideline on the Hygiene
Management of Vegetables (Second Tentative Version) (2SHOUAN No. 2775 and
2SEISAN No.1158 notified by the Directors of the Plant Products Safety Division, Food
Safety and Consumer Affairs Bureau and of the Horticultural Crop Division,
Agricultural Production Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, dated
September 18, 2020)
- Thorough Prevention of Food Poisoning Caused by Poisonous Plants (2SHOUAN No.
539 and 2SHOKUSAN No.558-1 notified by the Directors of the Plant Products Safety
Division, Food Safety and Consumer Affairs Bureau and of the Food Industrial
Innovation Division, Food Industry Affairs Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry
and Fisheries, dated April 24, 2020)
Fruits and Vegetables 10/19
Category Number Field Activities Acts and Regulations Related to the Activities
V. Management
resources
34 Food safety
Farm
management
Implementation of measures to prevent contamination by
foreign matter and the cross-contact of allergens to
agricultural products through those activities including
designation of places for smoking and eating/drinking and
confirmation of common process across all agricultural
products in the farm
- Food Sanitation Act (Act No. 233 of 1947)
- Food Labeling Act (Act No. 70 of 2013)
- Health Promotion Act (Act No. 103 of 2002)
- Industrial Safety and Health Act (Act No. 57 of 1972)
- Guideline on Control and Management Standards to Be Implemented by Food Business
Operators (SHOKUANHATSU No. 0227012 notified by the Director-General of the
Department of Food Safety, Pharmaceutical and Food Safety Bureau, Ministry of Health,
Labour and Welfare, dated February 27, 2004)
- Guideline on the Hygiene Management of Vegetables from Cultivation to Shipping
(23SHOUAN No. 1813 notified by the Director of the Plant Products Safety Division,
Food Safety and Consumer Affairs Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and
Fisheries, dated June 24, 2011)
- Promotion of Hygiene Management by Utilizing the Guideline on the Hygiene
Management of Vegetables (Second Tentative Version) (2SHOUAN No. 2775 and
2SEISAN No.1158 notified by the Directors of the Plant Products Safety Division, Food
Safety and Consumer Affairs Bureau and of the Horticultural Crop Division,
Agricultural Production Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, dated
September 18, 2020)
V. Management
resources
35 Food safety Implementation of appropriate storage, preservation of
agricultural products, and hygiene control in all facilities to
handle agricultural products, including work sites for
preparation/shipment and facilities for storage/preservation
- Food Sanitation Act (Act No. 233 of 1947)
- Guideline on Control and Management Standards to Be Implemented by Food Business
Operators (SHOKUANHATSU No. 0227012 notified by the Director-General of the
Department of Food Safety, Pharmaceutical and Food Safety Bureau, Ministry of Health,
Labour and Welfare, dated February 27, 2004)
- Guideline on the Hygiene Management of Vegetables from Cultivation to Shipping
(23SHOUAN No. 1813 notified by the Director of the Plant Products Safety Division,
Food Safety and Consumer Affairs Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and
Fisheries, dated June 24, 2011)
- Promotion of Hygiene Management by Utilizing the Guideline on the Hygiene
Management of Vegetables (Second Tentative Version) (2SHOUAN No. 2775 and
2SEISAN No.1158 notified by the Directors of the Plant Products Safety Division, Food
Safety and Consumer Affairs Bureau and of the Horticultural Crop Division,
Agricultural Production Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, dated
September 18, 2020)
Fruits and Vegetables 11/19
Category Number Field Activities Acts and Regulations Related to the Activities
V. Management
resources
36 Food safety
Environmental
conservation
Worker safety
Grasping equipment , containers, facilities, machinery,
devices, and transport vehicles, and then conducting checking
safety devices, hygienic management, pre-use inspection, and
maintenance after use and appropriate management
- Food Sanitation Act (Act No. 233 of 1947)
- Guidelines for the Safety of Farm Work (13SEISAN No. 10312 notified by the
Director-General of the Agricultural Production Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture,
Forestry and Fisheries, dated March 29, 2002)
- Industrial Safety and Health Act (Act No. 57 of 1972)
- Norm of Agricultural Production Activities Harmonizing with the Environment
(16SEISAN No. 8377 notified by the Director-General of the Agricultural Production
Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, dated March 31, 2005)
V. Management
resources
37 Farm
management
Inspection and calibration of measuring instruments - Measurement Act (Act No. 51 of 1992)
V. Management
resources
38 Food safety Checking i) equipments, packaging containers and so on for
cultivation, harvesting, preparation and transportation, ii)
cleaning tool, and iii) such materials as detergents,
disinfectants, and machinery oil. At the same time,
implementation of appropriate storing, handling, washing and
so on
- Food Sanitation Act (Act No. 233 of 1947)
- Guideline on the Hygiene Management of Vegetables from Cultivation to Shipping
(23SHOUAN No. 1813 notified by the Director of the Plant Products Safety Division,
Food Safety and Consumer Affairs Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and
Fisheries, dated June 24, 2011)
- Promotion of Hygiene Management by Utilizing the Guideline on the Hygiene
Management of Vegetables (Second Tentative Version) (2SHOUAN No. 2775 and
2SEISAN No.1158 notified by the Directors of the Plant Products Safety Division, Food
Safety and Consumer Affairs Bureau and of the Horticultural Crop Division,
Agricultural Production Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, dated
September 18, 2020)
V. Management
resources
39 Worker safety Proper use of machinery, devices, equipment and so on - Guidelines for the Safety of Farm Work (13SEISAN No. 10312 notified by the
Director-General of the Agricultural Production Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture,
Forestry and Fisheries, dated March 29, 2002)
- Matters Requiring Attention According to Individual Agricultural Machinery
(13SEISAN No. 10313 notified by the Director of the Production Material Division,
Agricultural Production Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, dated
March 29, 2002)
- Industrial Safety and Health Act (Act No. 57 of 1972)
V. Management
resources
40 Food safety
Environmental
conservation
Worker safety
Storage of fuels in consideration of food safety e.g. prevention
of contact with agricultural products, environmental
conservation e.g. prevention of leakage to the environment,
and worker safety e.g. prevention of fire
- Fire Service Act (Act No. 186 of 1948)
- Guidelines for the Safety of Farm Work (13SEISAN No. 10312 notified by the
Director-General of the Agricultural Production Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture,
Forestry and Fisheries, dated March 29, 2002)
Fruits and Vegetables 12/19
Category Number Field Activities Acts and Regulations Related to the Activities
V. Management
resources
41 Environmental
conservation
Saving unnecessary and inefficient energy consumption in the
use of facilities and machinery
- Norm of Agricultural Production Activities Harmonizing with the Environment
(16SEISAN No. 8377 notified by the Director-General of the Agricultural Production
Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, dated March 31, 2005)
V. Management
resources
42 Food safety
Environmental
conservation
Reducing waste through such activities as recycling organic
matter including crop residues, as well as understanding waste
issues at the farm, and appropriate sorting/management and
disposal of waste
- Norm of Agricultural Production Activities Harmonizing with the Environment
(16SEISAN No. 8377 notified by the Director-General of the Agricultural Production
Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, dated March 31, 2005)
- Act on the Promotion of Sorted Collection and Recycling of Containers and Packaging
(Act No. 112 of 1995)
- Act on Promotion of Recycling and Related Activities for Treatment of Cyclical Food
Resources (Act No. 116 of 2000)
- Food Sanitation Act (Act No. 233 of 1947)
V. Management
resources
43 Environmental
conservation
Keeping things neat and tidy, and cleaning in the farm, and
avoidance of inappropriate treatment/incineration of waste in
agricultural practice
- Waste Management and Public Cleansing Act (Act No. 137 of 1970)
- Order for Enforcement of the Waste Management and Public Cleansing Act (Cabinet
Order No. 300 of 1971)
- Norm of Agricultural Production Activities Harmonizing with the Environment
(16SEISAN No. 8377 notified by the Director-General of the Agricultural Production
Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, dated March 31, 2005)
- Offensive Odor Control Act (Act No. 91 of 1971)
V. Management
resources
44 Environmental
conservation
Consideration for residents in surrounding areas and
implementation of measures in terms of noise, vibration,
offensive odor, and the spread/outflow of smoke, dust, or
harmful substances
- Waste Management and Public Cleansing Act (Act No. 137 of 1970)
- Order for Enforcement of the Waste Management and Public Cleansing Act (Cabinet
Order No. 300 of 1971)
- Norm of Agricultural Production Activities Harmonizing with the Environment
(16SEISAN No. 8377 notified by the Director-General of the Agricultural Production
Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, dated March 31, 2005)
- Offensive Odor Control Act (Act No. 91 of 1971)
V. Management
resources
45 Environmental
conservation
Implementation of measures to prevent damage caused by
wildlife in consideration of biodiversity, including such
efforts as those keeping wildlife away from the farm
- Act on Special Measures for Prevention of Damage Caused by Wildlife in Agriculture,
Forestry, Fisheries and Other Related Industries(Act No. 134 of 2007)
- Basic Guideline for the Implementation of Measures for Prevention of Damage Caused
by Wildlife in Agriculture, Forestry, Fisheries and Other Related Industries (Public
Notice No. 254 of 2008 issued by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries)
V. Management
resources
46 Environmental
conservation
Obtaining permission from the Ministry of the Environment
for rearing and appropriate rearing management thereof of
buff-tailed bumblebees Bombus terrestris and other alien
species
- Act on the Prevention of Adverse Ecological Impacts Caused by Designated Invasive
Alien Species (Act No. 78 of 2004)
- Establishment of the Details of the Requirements for Designated Facilities for Raising
Specific Alien Species under the Jurisdiction of the Minister of the Environment (Public
Notice No. 42 of 2005 issued by the Ministry of the Environment)
Fruits and Vegetables 13/19
Category Number Field Activities Acts and Regulations Related to the Activities
VI. Cultivation
management
47 Food safety Obtaining seeds and seedlings from reliable suppliers through
appropriate ways, and storing records concerning nursery
management and the procurement of seeds and seedlings
- Regulation for Enforcement of the Plant Variety Protection and Seed Act (Order No.
83 of 1998 by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries)
- Agricultural Chemicals Regulation Act (Act No. 82 of 1948)
- Thorough Prevention of Food Poisoning Caused by Poisonous Plants (2SHOUAN No.
539 and 2SHOKUSAN No.558-1 notified by the Directors of the Plant Products Safety
Division, Food Safety and Consumer Affairs Bureau and of the Food Industrial
Innovation Division, Food Industry Affairs Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry
and Fisheries, dated April 24, 2020)
VI. Cultivation
management
48 Food safety Avoiding the influence of drift of agricultural chemicals from
neighboring farms
- Guideline on Control and Management Standards to Be Implemented by Food Business
Operators (SHOKUANHATSU No. 0227012 notified by the Director-General of the
Department of Food Safety, Pharmaceutical and Food Safety Bureau, Ministry of Health,
Labour and Welfare, dated February 27, 2004)
VI. Cultivation
management
49 Environmental
conservation
Development of an environment that discourages the
occurrence of pests and weeds, so-called "prevention"
approaches under IPM
- Practical Guideline on Integrated Pest Management (IPM) (17SHOUAN No. 6260
notified by the Director-General of the Food Safety and Consumer Affairs Bureau,
Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, dated September 30, 2005)
VI. Cultivation
management
50 Environmental
conservation
Decision-making on the necessity of control and its timing
based on the information of the situation of the occurrence of
pests and weeds, so-called "decision-making" approaches
under IPM
- Practical Guideline on Integrated Pest Management (IPM) (17SHOUAN No. 6260
notified by the Director-General of the Food Safety and Consumer Affairs Bureau,
Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, dated September 30, 2005)
VI. Cultivation
management
51 Environmental
conservation
Control by using various methods that combine agricultural
chemicals and other means of control, so-called "control"
approaches under IPM
- Practical Guideline on Integrated Pest Management (IPM) (17SHOUAN No. 6260
notified by the Director-General of the Food Safety and Consumer Affairs Bureau,
Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, dated September 30, 2005)
VI. Cultivation
management
52 Food safety Compilation of information on agricultural chemicals to be
used, and formulation of an agricultural chemical use plan to
prevent any violation of standards for use
- Agricultural Chemicals Regulation Act (Act No. 82 of 1948)
VI. Cultivation
management
53 Food safety Appropriate use of agricultural chemicals according to the
agricultural chemical use plan, and implementation of pre-use
confirmation of appropriate method of use including the
concentration level to be used, and spraying method
- Ministerial Order to Provide Standards Which Users of Agricultural Chemicals Must
Comply With (Ordinance No.5 of 2003 by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and
Fisheries and the Ministry of the Environment)
VI. Cultivation
management
54 Environmental
conservation
Weighing and preparing only the required amount of
agricultural chemicals in a place where no contamination may
be caused to the surrounding environment, and appropriately
cleaning the weighing device after use
- Ministerial Order to Provide Standards Which Users of Agricultural Chemicals Must
Comply With (Ordinance No.5 of 2003 by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and
Fisheries and the Ministry of the Environment)
Fruits and Vegetables 14/19
Category Number Field Activities Acts and Regulations Related to the Activities
VI. Cultivation
management
55 Environmental
conservation
Prevention of the influence on crops and residents in
surrounding areas during the application of agricultural
chemicals
- Ministerial Order That Designates the Standards Which Users of Agricultural
Chemicals Must Comply With (Ordinance No.5 of 2003 by the Ministry of Agriculture,
Forestry and Fisheries and the Ministry of the Environment)
- Measures to Prevent the Impact of the Spread of Agricultural Chemicals on Crops in
the Surrounding Area (17SHOUAN No. 8282 notified by the Directors-Generals of the
Food Safety and Consumer Affairs Bureau, of the Agricultural Production Bureau, and
of the Management Improvement Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and
Fisheries, dated December 20, 2005)
- Use of Agricultural Chemicals in Residential Areas (25SHOUAN No. 175 notified by
the Director-General of the Food Safety and Consumer Affairs Bureau, Ministry of
Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries and KANSUITAIDOHATSU No. 1304261 by the
Director-General of the Environment Management Bureau, Ministry of the Environment,
dated April 26, 2013)
VI. Cultivation
management
56 Worker safety Checking the labeling information of containers of
agricultural chemicals, and then arranging equipment for safe
operation according to the labeling information, working for
preparation, control and tidying-up, appropriately washing
and drying of garments for pest control, protective gear and so
on, and finally storing them so as to prevent contamination of
others
- Guidelines for the Safety of Farm Work (13SEISAN No. 10312 notified by the
Director-General of the Agricultural Production Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture,
Forestry and Fisheries, dated March 29, 2002)
VI. Cultivation
management
57 Food safety
Environmental
conservation
Inspection of crop protection equipment prior to using
agricultural chemicals, appropriate disposal of residual liquid
after use, sufficient washing of such equipment, and disposal
of washing drainage
- Matters Requiring Attention in the Guidance of the Appropriate Use of Agricultural
Chemicals (18SHOUAN No. 14701 notified by the Directors-General of the Food Safety
and Consumer Affairs Bureau, Agricultural Production Bureau, and Management
Improvement Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, dated March 28,
2007)
VI. Cultivation
management
58 Food safety Keeping and storing the records of use of agricultural
chemicals
- Ministerial Order to Provide Standards Which Users of Agricultural Chemicals Must
Comply With (Ordinance No.5 of 2003 by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and
Fisheries and the Ministry of the Environment)
- Norm of Agricultural Production Activities Harmonizing with the Environment
(16SEISAN No. 8377 notified by the Director-General of the Agricultural Production
Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, dated March 31, 2005)
Fruits and Vegetables 15/19
Category Number Field Activities Acts and Regulations Related to the Activities
VI. Cultivation
management
59 Food safety
Environmental
conservation
Worker safety
Storage and inventory management of agricultural chemicals
in consideration of food safety, e.g. prohibition of transfer
between containers and installation of locks to prevent theft,
environmental conservation e.g. measures to prevent leaking,
and worker safety e.g. indication of poisonous and deleterious
substances and hazardous materials, and ensuring of air
permeability
- Poisonous and Deleterious Substances Control Act (Act No. 303 of 1950)
- Fire Service Act (Act No. 186 of 1948)
VI. Cultivation
management
60 Food safety Provision of instructions for proper use of agricultural
chemicals and validation of such use by the person
responsible for agricultural chemicals
- Food Sanitation Act (Act No. 233 of 1947)
- Agricultural Chemicals Regulation Act (Act No. 82 of 1948)
VI. Cultivation
management
61 Food safety
Environmental
conservation
Farm
management
Implementation of measures to destroy weed seeds and
hazardous microbes through the maintenance of fermentation
at appropriate temperatures for appropriate periods in
compost production, and appropriate application of compost
- Basic Policy for Promotion of the Use of Livestock Manure (published by the Ministry
of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries on April 30, 2020)
- Guideline on the Hygiene Management of Vegetables from Cultivation to Shipping
(23SHOUAN No. 1813 notified by the Director of the Plant Products Safety Division,
Food Safety and Consumer Affairs Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and
Fisheries, dated June 24, 2011)
- Promotion of Hygiene Management by Utilizing the Guideline on Hygiene
Management of Vegetables (Second Tentative Version) (2SHOUAN No. 2775 and
2SEISAN No. 1158 notified by the Directors of the Plant Products Safety Division,
Food Safety and Consumer Affairs Bureau and of the Horticultural Crop Division,
Agricultural Production Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, dated
September 18, 2020)
- Countermeasures against the Growth Inhibition of Horticultural Crops Which Seems
To Be Caused by Clopyralid in Compost Derived from the Feces of Animals Such as
Cattle (28SHOUAN No. 2274, 28SHOUAN No.4230, 28SEISAN No. 1606, 28SEISAN
No. 1607, 28SEISAN No. 1602, 28SEICHIKU No. 1121, and 28SEICHIKU No. 1120
notified by the Directors of the Plant Products Safety Division and Animal Products
Safety Division, Food Safety and Consumer Affairs Bureau, of the Horticultural Crop
Division, Technology and Extension Division, and Sustainable Agriculture Division,
Agricultural Production Bureau, and of the Livestock Production Promotion Division
and Feed Division, Livestock Industry Department, Agricultural Production Bureau,
Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, dated December 27, 2016)
Fruits and Vegetables 16/19
Category Number Field Activities Acts and Regulations Related to the Activities
VI. Cultivation
management
62 Food safety
Environmental
conservation
Confirmation of the safety of fertilizers and other materials
and their ingredients by comprehension of their raw materials
and manufacture processes, and formulation of a plan for their
use in consideration of food safety and environmental
conservation
- Soil Fertility Enhancement Act (Act No. 34 of 1984)
VI. Cultivation
management
63 Environmental
conservation
Formulation of a plan for fertilizer application based on the
results of soil diagnosis, the quantity and the ways of the
application indicated in the application standards of
prefectural government or in cultivation calendar of JA, and
implementation of the application based on the plan
- Basic Guideline on Soil Fertility Enhancement (published by the Ministry of
Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries on October 16, 2008)
- Norm of Agricultural Production Activities Harmonizing with the Environment
(16SEISAN No. 8377 notified by the Director-General of the Agricultural Production
Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, dated March 31, 2005)
VI. Cultivation
management
64 Farm
management
Keeping and storing the records of use of fertilizers and other
materials
- Norm of Agricultural Production Activities Harmonizing with the Environment
(16SEISAN No. 8377 notified by the Director-General of the Agricultural Production
Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, dated March 31, 2005)
VI. Cultivation
management
65 Food safety
Environmental
conservation
Worker safety
Storage and inventory management of fertilizers and other
materials in consideration of food safety e.g. prevention of
cross-contamination through contact with immature compost
and of contact with agricultural products, environmental
conservation e.g. prevention of leakage to the environment,
and worker safety e.g. prevention of collapse/fall, heat
generation/ignition, explosion
- Norm of Agricultural Production Activities Harmonizing with the Environment
(16SEISAN No. 8377 notified by the Director-General of the Agricultural Production
Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, dated March 31, 2005)
VII. Species-
specific item
66 Food safety Implementation of the hygiene control of the agricultural
product handling processes of sprouts e.g. development of
management structure and management of workers' health and
hygienic conditions
- Guideline on Hygiene Management in Sprout Production (published by the Food
Safety and Consumer Affairs Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries on
September 7, 2015)
- Guideline on Hygiene Management in Bean Sprout Production (published by the Food
Safety and Consumer Affairs Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries on
March 15, 2019)
VII. Species-
specific item
67 Food safety Confirmation of the safety of culture media and cultivation
containers for sprouts, and appropriate management thereof
- Guideline on Hygiene Management in Sprout Production (published by the Food
Safety and Consumer Affairs Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries on
September 7, 2015)
- Guideline on Hygiene Management in Bean Sprout Production (published by the Food
Safety and Consumer Affairs Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries on
March 15, 2019)
Fruits and Vegetables 17/19
Category Number Field Activities Acts and Regulations Related to the Activities
VII. Species-
specific item
68 Food safety With regard to water used for sprouts, implementation of
water-quality inspection, maintenance and management of
water supply equipment, and taking measures to prevent
foreign matter from being intermixed and prevent microbial
contamination
- Guideline on Hygiene Management in Sprout Production (published by the Food
Safety and Consumer Affairs Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries on
September 7, 2015)
- Guideline on Hygiene Management in Bean Sprout Production (published by the Food
Safety and Consumer Affairs Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries on
March 15, 2019)
VII. Species-
specific item
69 Food safety Specification of the boundary between the place where
sprouts (including seeds and crops) are handled and other
areas, and implementation of hygiene control
- Guideline on Hygiene Management in Sprout Production (published by the Food
Safety and Consumer Affairs Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries on
September 7, 2015)
- Guideline on Hygiene Management in Bean Sprout Production (published by the Food
Safety and Consumer Affairs Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries on
March 15, 2019)
VII. Species-
specific item
70 Food safety Making exclusive use for production facilities in each process
of sprout production
- Guideline on Hygiene Management in Sprout Production (published by the Food
Safety and Consumer Affairs Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries on
September 7, 2015)
- Guideline on Hygiene Management in Bean Sprout Production (published by the Food
Safety and Consumer Affairs Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries on
March 15, 2019)
VII. Species-
specific item
71 Food safety Sterilization and hygiene control of sprout seeds - Guideline on Hygiene Management in Sprout Production (published by the Food
Safety and Consumer Affairs Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries on
September 7, 2015)
- Guideline on Hygiene Management in Bean Sprout Production (published by the Food
Safety and Consumer Affairs Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries on
March 15, 2019)
VII. Species-
specific item
72 Food safety Confirmation of the safety of mushroom spawns as well as
raw wood and mushroom bed materials, and appropriate
management thereof
- Establishment of Standards for Production Management of Mushroom Beds (4RINYA
No. 38 notified by the Director-General of the Forestry Agency, dated April 8, 1992)
VII. Species-
specific item
73 Food safety Maintenance of the appropriate environmental conditions
such as temperature and humidity levels of mushroom
cultivation facilities, and implementation of hygiene control
of such facilities
- Establishment of Standards for Production Management of Mushroom Beds (4RINYA
No. 38 notified by the Director-General of the Forestry Agency, dated April 8, 1992)
Fruits and Vegetables 18/19
Category Number Field Activities Acts and Regulations Related to the Activities
VII. Species-
specific item
74 Food safety Keeping and storing the records of mushroom bed materials
and operations in each process
- Food Sanitation Act (Act No. 233 of 1947)
- Keeping and Storing Records by Food Business Operators Pursuant to the Provision of
Article 1, Paragraph (3), Item (ii) of the Food Sanitation Act (SHOKUANHATSU No.
0829001 notified by the Director-General of the Department of Food Safety,
Pharmaceutical and Food Safety Bureau, Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, dated
August 29, 2003)
- Establishment of Standards for Production and Manufacture of Mushroom Beds
(4RINYA No. 38 notified by the Director-General of the Forestry Agency, dated April 8,
1992)
VII. Species-
specific item
75 Food safety Preparation of culture media for mushrooms and spawning in
a sanitary manner
- Establishment of Standards for Production and Manufacture of Mushroom Beds
(4RINYA No. 38 notified by the Director-General of the Forestry Agency, dated April 8,
1992)
VII. Species-
specific item
76 Worker safety Notifications required for the installation and use of boilers
and pressure vessels, and designation of operations chiefs
- Industrial Safety and Health Act (Act No. 57 of 1972)
- Order for Enforcement of the Industrial Safety and Health Act (Cabinet Order No. 318
of 1972)
- Ordinance on Safety of Boilers and Pressure Vessels (Ordinance No. 33 of 1972 by the
Ministry of Labour)
VII. Species-
specific item
77 Farm
management
Keeping and storing the records of voluntary regular
inspection of boilers and pressure vessels
- Industrial Safety and Health Act (Act No. 57 of 1972)
- Order for Enforcement of the Industrial Safety and Health Act (Cabinet Order No. 318
of 1972)
- Ordinance on Safety of Boilers and Pressure Vessels (Ordinance No. 33 of 1972 by the
Ministry of Labour)
VII. Species-
specific item
78 Food safety Implementation of measures to prevent/reduce the
contamination of apples by a mycotoxin, patulin
- Food Sanitation Act (Act No. 233 of 1947)
- Partial Amendment of the Standards and Criteria for Food and Food Additives Etc.
(15SHOUAN No. 3949 notified by the Directors-General of the Food Safety and
Consumer Affairs Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, dated
December 5, 2003)
Fruits and Vegetables 19/19
[Provisional translation : Original text is in Japanese]
Activities in the Guideline (Grains)
Category Number Field Activities Acts and Regulations Related to the Activities
I. Overall
management
structure
1 Farm
management
Clarifying, sorting-out and documentation, if necessary, of
basic information required for farm management (the name of
items for cultivation and the name and location of the farm
and its facilities and so on)
I. Overall
management
structure
2 Farm
management
Establishment of an organizational structure, determination
and dissemination of the scope of responsibilities and
responsible persons, and development of a structure to
improve the abilities of the responsible persons
- Modernization of Family Farm Management through Dissemination and Promotion of
Agreement on Family Farm Management (7KOUKAI-B No. 103 notified by the
Director-Generals of the Agricultural Structure Improvement Bureau and Agricultural
Production Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, dated February 7,
1995)
I. Overall
management
structure
3 Farm
management
Clarification of requirements concerning the continuous
improvement of food safety, environmental conservation,
worker safety, protection of human rights, and farm
management, which are required for agricultural practices,
and formulation and dissemination of policies in light of such
requirements
I. Overall
management
structure
4 Farm
management
Adoption of farm rules, and based on the rules, checking the
situation in operation and implementation, and reviewing if
required, in order to put farm management into practice
according to the Guideline
II. Overall
production
structure
5 Farm
management
Protection and utilization of intellectual property, including
appropriate use of the seeds and seedlings of registered
varieties
- Plant Variety Protection and Seed Act (Act No. 83 of 1998)
- Regulation for Enforcement of the Plant Variety Protection and Seed Act (Order No.
83 of 1998 by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries)
- Patent Act (Act No. 121 of 1959)
- Trademark Act (Act No. 127 of 1959)
- Act on Protection of Names of Specific Agricultural, Forestry and Fishery Products
and Foodstuffs (Act No. 84 of 2014)
II. Overall
production
structure
6 Farm
management
Formulation of a production plan based on the policies of
farm management, keeping the records of agricultural work
conducted, evaluation of the actual results against the plan,
and reflection of such results in the succeeding plan as
required
Grains 1/15
Category Number Field Activities Acts and Regulations Related to the Activities
II. Overall
production
structure
7 Farm
management
Keeping and storing records after determining their details
necessary for validation of farm management and their
retention period
- Food Sanitation Act (Act No. 233 of 1947)
- Keeping and Storing Records by Food Business Operators Pursuant to the Provision of
Article 1, Paragraph (3), Item (ii) of the Food Sanitation Act (SHOKUANHATSU No.
0829001 notified by the Director-General of the Department of Food Safety,
Pharmaceutical and Food Safety Bureau, Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, dated
August 29, 2003)
- Food Labeling Act (Act No. 70 of 2013)
III. Risk
management
8 Food safety Implementation of hazard analysis in relation to food safety
(also covering food quality) on the basis of basic farm
information and the principles of HACCP in Codex
Alimentarius, and establishment, implementation, verification,
and review of measures based on the farm rules to
prevent/reduce contamination caused by those hazards that are
considered to pose high food-safety risks
- Food Safety Basic Act (Act No. 48 of 2003)
- Food Sanitation Act (Act No. 233 of 1947)
- Guideline on Control and Management Standards to Be Implemented by Food
Business Operators (SHOKUANHATSU No. 0227012 notified by the Director-General
of the Department of Food Safety, Pharmaceutical and Food Safety Bureau, Ministry of
Health, Labour and Welfare, dated February 27, 2004)
- Matters Requiring Attention in the Installation and Management of Large-Scale
Drying, Preparation and Storage Facilities (5NOUSAN No. 6517 notified by the
Director-General of the Agricultural Production Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture,
Forestry and Fisheries, dated October 26, 1993)
- Chemical Hazards in Food or Feed of High Priority (published by the Ministry of
Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries on January 8, 2016)
- Microbiological Hazards in Food of High Priority (published by the Ministry of
Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries on December 26, 2016)
- General Principles of Food Hygiene (CXC 1-1969)
- Codex General Standard for Contaminants and Toxins in Food and Feed (CXS 193-
1995)
- Partial Amendment to the "Guidance for Manual on Hygiene Control Plan Formulated
by Association of Food Business Operators (SEISHOKUKANHATSU No. 0622-1
notified by the Director of the Inspection and Safety Division, Department of
Environmental Health and Food Safety, Pharmaceutical Safety and Environmental
Health Bureau, Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, dated June 22, 2017)
Grains 2/15
Category Number Field Activities Acts and Regulations Related to the Activities
III. Risk
management
9 Worker safety Implementation of risk assessment after identifying hazards
concerning worker safety based on basic farm information,
and establishment, implementation, verification, and review of
measures based on the farm rules to reduce/eliminate those
risks associated with items evaluated as posing high risks
- Guidelines for the Safety of Farm Work (13SEISAN No. 10312 notified by the
Director-General of the Agricultural Production Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture,
Forestry and Fisheries, dated March 29, 2002)
- Industrial Safety and Health Act (Act No. 57 of 1972)
- Basic Guidelines for Response and Business Continuity at the Time of Novel
Coronavirus Disease in Agriculture (2SEISAN No. 388 notified by the Director-General
of the Agricultural Production Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries,
dated May 22, 2020)
- Supplemental Details to the Basic Guideline on Responses to Persons Newly Infected
with the Novel Coronavirus and on Business Continuity in light of Heatstroke Prevention
Action in 2020 (2SEISAN No. 454 and 2SEICHIKU No. 395 notified by the Directors
of the Technology and Extension Division, Agricultural Production Bureau and of the
Livestock Industry Policy Planning Division, Livestock Industry Department,
Agricultural Production Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, dated
June 4, 2020)
III. Risk
management
10 Environmental
conservation
Implementation of risk assessment after identifying factors
causing environmental burden based on basic farm
information, and establishment, implementation, verification,
and review of measures based on the farm rules to
reduce/eliminate those risks associated with items evaluated
as posing high risks
- Air Pollution Control Act (Act No. 97 of 1968)
- Water Pollution Prevention Act (Act No. 138 of 1970)
- Act to Prevent Soil Contamination on Agricultural Land (Act No. 139 of 1970)
- Soil Contamination Countermeasures Act (Act No. 53 of 2002)
- Basic Act on Biodiversity (Act No. 58 of 2008)
III. Risk
management
11 Farm
management
Management of the labels of products to be shipped, and
storage of agricultural product shipment records linked with
harvest records and other records including those associated
with farm management
- Food Sanitation Act (Act No. 233 of 1947)
- Keeping and Storing Records by Food Business Operators Pursuant to the Provision of
Article 1, Paragraph (3), Item (ii) of the Food Sanitation Act (SHOKUANHATSU No.
0829001 notified by the Director-General of the Department of Food Safety,
Pharmaceutical and Food Safety Bureau, Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, dated
August 29, 2003)
- Food Labeling Act (Act No. 70 of 2013)
III. Risk
management
12 Food safety Implementation of measures to prevent the intermixing of
foreign grains or matter
- Food Sanitation Act (Act No. 233 of 1947)
- Matters Requiring Attention in the Installation and Management of Large-Scale
Drying, Preparation and Storage Facilities (5NOUSAN No. 6517 notified by the
Director-General of the Agricultural Production Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture,
Forestry and Fisheries, dated October 26, 1993)
- Guideline on Control and Management Standards to Be Implemented by Food
Business Operators (SHOKUANHATSU No. 0227012 notified by the Director-General
of the Department of Food Safety, Pharmaceutical and Food Safety Bureau, Ministry of
Health, Labour and Welfare, dated February 27, 2004)
Grains 3/15
Category Number Field Activities Acts and Regulations Related to the Activities
III. Risk
management
13 Farm
management
Appropriate storage, sale, or disposal of rice for designated
use and rice inappropriate for human consumption
- Act on Stabilization of Supply, Demand and Prices of Staple Food (Act No. 113 of
1994)
- Ministerial Ordinance for Establishment of Matters Requiring Attention With Which
Business Operators Engaged in Shipment and Sale of Rice Must Comply (Ordinance No.
63 of 2009 by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries)
III. Risk
management
14 Farm
management
Agreement with outside contractors on conformity to
management based on the farm rules in order to ensure the
reliability of process management
III. Risk
management
15 Farm
management
Establishment of method on evaluation and selection of
suppliers of materials and so on in securing food safety, and
service providers including laboratories, and then selecting
those suppliers and service providers
III. Risk
management
16 Farm
management
Establishment and implementation of a procedure to handle
complaints and violations of the farm rules, and keeping and
storing a record
- Product Liability Act (Act No. 85 of 1994)
IV. Human
resources
17 Protection of
human rights
Establishment and implementation of management methods
concerning the prevention of human-rights infringement in
employment/work environment
- Labor Standards Act (Act No. 49 of 1947)
- Act on General Promotion of Labor Policies and Stable Employment of Workers, and
Enhancement of Working Life Etc. (Act No. 132 of 1966)
- Employment Security Act (Act No. 141 of 1947)
- Act on Ensuring Equal Opportunity and Treatment of Men and Women in
Employment (Act No. 113 of 1972)
IV. Human
resources
18 Protection of
human rights
Development of an environment for coordination in case of
employment of foreign nationals such as technical intern
trainees
- Ensuring the Working Conditions of Technical Intern Trainees in Agricultural Fields
(Notification of 2013 by the Director of the Young Farmers and Women Division,
Management Improvement Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries)
- Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act (Cabinet Order No. 319 of 1951)
- Ministerial Ordinance to Provide for Criteria Pursuant to Article 7, Paragraph (1), Item
(ii) of the Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act (Ordinance No. 16 of 1990
by the Ministry of Justice)
- Act on Proper Technical Intern Training and Protection of Technical Intern Trainees
(Act No. 89 of 2016)
- Act on General Promotion of Labor Policies and Stable Employment of Workers and
Working Life Etc. (Act No. 132 of 1966)
- Guidelines for Employers to Improve the Management of Employment of Foreign
Workers (Public Notice No. 276 of 2007 issued by the Ministry of Health, Labour and
Welfare)
Grains 4/15
Category Number Field Activities Acts and Regulations Related to the Activities
IV. Human
resources
19 Protection of
human rights
Implementation of family farm management based on
sufficient discussions among the family members
- Modernization of Family Farm Management through Dissemination and Promotion of
Agreement on Family Farm Management (7KOUKAI-B No. 103 notified by the
Director-Generals of the Agricultural Structure Improvement Bureau and Agricultural
Production Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, dated February 7,
1995)
IV. Human
resources
20 Protection of
human rights
Complying with working condition and exchanging views
between employer and employee concerning working
condition, working environment, worker safety, and so on
- Labor Standards Act (Act No. 49 of 1947)
- Industrial Safety and Health Act (Act No. 57 of 1972)
- Labor Union Act (Act No. 174 of 1949)
- Labor Contract Act (Act No. 128 of 2007)
IV. Human
resources
21 Farm
management
Provision of education and training in order for workers to
acquire necessary competence
- Industrial Safety and Health Act (Act No. 57 of 1972)
IV. Human
resources
22 Protection of
human rights
Farm
management
Implementation of the procedure to establish workers'
compensation insurance to protect workers engaged in
agricultural work in the case where they suffer injuries or
diseases due to their work
- Industrial Accident Compensation Insurance Act (Act No. 50 of 1947)
- Labor Standards Act (Act No. 49 of 1947)
- Guideline for the Safety of Farm Work (13SEISAN No. 10312 notified by the
Director-General of the Agricultural Production Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture,
Forestry and Fisheries, dated March 29, 2002)
IV. Human
resources
23 Farm
management
Subscription of insurance for the maintenance and continuity
of agricultural production in preparation for disasters and
other similar events
- Guideline on the Safety of Farm Work (13SEISAN No. 10312 notified by the Director-
General of the Agricultural Production Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and
Fisheries, dated March 29, 2002)
- Product Liability Act (Act No. 85 of 1994)
- Agricultural Insurance Act (Act No. 185 of 1947)
IV. Human
resources
24 Farm
management
Appropriate facility management and clarification of the
allocation of responsibilities between facility managers and
operators
- Industrial Safety and Health Act (Act No. 57 of 1972)
- Guideline on the Safety of Agricultural Work (13SEISAN No. 10312 notified by the
Director-General of the Agricultural Production Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture,
Forestry and Fisheries, dated March 29, 2002)
- Matters Requiring Attention in the Installation and Management of Large-Scale
Drying, Preparation and Storage Facilities (5NOUSAN No. 6517 notified by the
Director-General of the Agricultural Production Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture,
Forestry and Fisheries, dated October 26, 1993)
IV. Human
resources
25 Worker safety Provision of training to enable workers engaged in machine
operation, work in high places, spraying agricultural
chemicals, or other similar work, which is dangerous if not
performed properly, in order to acquire necessary abilities or
qualifications
- Industrial Safety and Health Act (Act No. 57 of 1972)
- Guidelines for the Safety of Farm Work (13SEISAN No. 10312 notified by the
Director-General of the Agricultural Production Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture,
Forestry and Fisheries, dated March 29, 2002)
Grains 5/15
Category Number Field Activities Acts and Regulations Related to the Activities
IV. Human
resources
26 Worker safety Wearing and management of clothing and protective gear for
safe operations
- Industrial Safety and Health Act (Act No. 57 of 1972)
- Guidelines for the Safety of Farm Work (13SEISAN No. 10312 notified by the
Director-General of the Agricultural Production Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture,
Forestry and Fisheries, dated March 29, 2002)
IV. Human
resources
27 Worker safety Establishment of accident response procedures covering the
arrangement of clean water and first-aid boxes and means of
communication, and familiarization of workers engaged in
agricultural work and other relevant persons with such
procedures
- Basic Guideline for Responses and Business Continuity at the Time of Novel
Coronavirus Disease in Agriculture (2SEISAN No. 388 notified by the Director-General
of the Agricultural Production Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries,
dated May 22, 2020)
- Guidelines for the Safety of Farm Work (13SEISAN No. 10312 notified by the
Director-General of the Agricultural Production Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture,
Forestry and Fisheries, dated March 29, 2002)
- Industrial Safety and Health Act (Act No. 57 of 1972)
- Ordinance on Industrial Safety and Health (Ordinance No. 32 of 1972 by the Ministry
of Labour)
V. Management
resources
28 Farm
management
Establishment of rule in entering the farm on food safety,
hygiene control, worker safety, and environmental
consideration, and informing of it persons entering the farm
(including visitors) and asking them for complying, in order to
prevent contamination and accident associated with
agricultural products
- Food Sanitation Act (Act No. 233 of 1947)
- Guideline on Control and Management Standards to Be Implemented by Food
Business Operators (SHOKUANHATSU No. 0227012 notified by the Director-General
of the Department of Food Safety, Pharmaceutical and Food Safety Bureau, Ministry of
Health, Labour and Welfare, dated February 27, 2004)
- Basic Guideline on Responses and Business Continuity at the Time of Novel
Coronavirus Disease in Agriculture (2SEISAN No. 388 notified by the Director-General
of the Agricultural Production Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries,
dated May 22, 2020)
- Supplemental Details to the Basic Guideline on Responses to Persons Newly Infected
with the Novel Coronavirus and on Business Continuity in light of Heatstroke Prevention
Action in 2020 (2SEISAN No. 454 and 2SEICHIKU No. 395 notified by the Directors
of the Technology and Extension Division, Agricultural Production Bureau and of the
Livestock Industry Policy Planning Division, Livestock Industry Department,
Agricultural Production Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, dated
June 4, 2020)
- Industrial Safety and Health Act (Act No. 57 of 1972)
Grains 6/15
Category Number Field Activities Acts and Regulations Related to the Activities
V. Management
resources
29 Food safety
Farm
management
For hygiene management, securing of clean hand-washing
equipment and toilet at places easily accessible from the farm
and its facilities
- Food Sanitation Act (Act No. 233 of 1947)
- Guideline on Control and Management Standards to Be Implemented by Food
Business Operators (SHOKUANHATSU No. 0227012 notified by the Director-General
of the Department of Food Safety, Pharmaceutical and Food Safety Bureau, Ministry of
Health, Labour and Welfare, dated February 27, 2004)
- Basic Guideline for Responses and Business Continuity at the Time of Novel
Coronavirus Disease in Agriculture (2SEISAN No. 388 notified by the Director-General
of the Agricultural Production Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries,
dated May 22, 2020)
- Supplemental Details to the Basic Guideline on Responses to Persons Newly Infected
with the Novel Coronavirus and on Business Continuity in light of Heatstroke Prevention
Action in 2020 (2SEISAN No. 454 and 2SEICHIKU No. 395 notified by the Directors
of the Technology and Extension Division, Agricultural Production Bureau and of the
Livestock Industry Policy Planning Division, Livestock Industry Department,
Agricultural Production Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, dated
June 4, 2020)
- Industrial Safety and Health Act (Act No. 57 of 1972)
V. Management
resources
30 Food safety Evaluation of the possibility of soil contamination caused by
hazards such as the farm and its surroundings (soil, sewage,
and so on), waste and materials, and of the possibility of
contamination of agricultural products attributable to hazards
in the soil, and implementation of measures based on the
result of the evaluation
- Food Sanitation Act (Act No. 233 of 1947)
- Act to Prevent Soil Contamination on Agricultural Land (Act No. 139 of 1970)
- Soil Contamination Countermeasures Act (Act No. 53 of 2002)
- Guideline on Control and Management Standards to Be Implemented by Food
Business Operators (SHOKUANHATSU No. 0227012 notified by the Director-General
of the Department of Food Safety, Pharmaceutical and Food Safety Bureau, Ministry of
Health, Labour and Welfare, dated February 27, 2004)
V. Management
resources
31 Food safety In regions where the concentration of cadmium in produced
agricultural products may possibly exceed the maximum
limits, implementation of measures to reduce the
concentration according to the concentration level in each
produced agricultural product in order to comply with the
maximum limits. Even in other regions, implementation of
measures to reduce food-safety risks as much as possible
- Food Sanitation Act (Act No. 233 of 1947)
- Standards and Criteria for Food and Food Additives, etc. (Public Notice No. 370 of
1959 issued by the Ministry of Health and Welfare) (Section 1 Food, each Article in D.:
Grains, Pulses, and Vegetables)
- Revision of the Implementation Guideline for Reduction of Cadmium in Rice
(29SHOUAN No. 5035, 29SEISAN No. 1698, and 29SEITOU No. 1404 notified by the
Directors-Generals of the Food Safety and Consumer Affairs Bureau, Agricultural
Production Bureau, and Crop Production Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and
Fisheries, dated January 12, 2018)
- Manual for Establishment of Technologies on Controlling the Cadmium Absorption of
Soybeans (produced by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, and the
National Institute for Agro-Environmental Sciences in April 2007)
- Act to Prevent Soil Contamination on Agricultural Land (Act No. 139 of 1970)
Grains 7/15
Category Number Field Activities Acts and Regulations Related to the Activities
V. Management
resources
32 Environmental
conservation
Implementation of measures to reduce soil erosion and of soil
management Tsuchi-zukuri through, for example, utilization
of organic material such as compost
- Basic Guideline on Soil Fertility Enhancement (published by the Ministry of
Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries on October 16, 2008)
- Norm of Agricultural Production Activities Harmonizing with the Environment
(16SEISAN No. 8377 notified by the Director-General of the Agricultural Production
Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, dated March 31, 2005)
V. Management
resources
33 Environmental
conservation
Proper soil management through, for example, Tsuchi-zukuri - Basic Guideline on Soil Fertility Enhancement (published by the Ministry of
Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries on October 16, 2008)
- Norm of Agricultural Production Activities Harmonizing with the Environment
(16SEISAN No. 8377 notified by the Director-General of the Agricultural Production
Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, dated March 31, 2005)
- Basic Policy for Promotion of the Use of Livestock Manure (published by the Ministry
of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries on April 30, 2020)
V. Management
resources
34 Food safety Checking the source of the water used, evaluation of the
safety of agricultural products in relation to hazards contained
in the water, and implementation of measures based on
evaluation results
- Food Sanitation Act (Act No. 233 of 1947)
- Guideline on Control and Management Standards to Be Implemented by Food
Business Operators (SHOKUANHATSU No. 0227012 notified by the Director-General
of the Department of Food Safety, Pharmaceutical and Food Safety Bureau, Ministry of
Health, Labour and Welfare, dated February 27, 2004)
- Basic Environment Act (Act No. 91 of 1993)
- Environmental Quality Standards for Water Pollution (Public Notice of No. 59 of
1971 issued by the Ministry of the Environment)
- Environmental Quality Standards for Groundwater Pollution (Public Notice No. 10 of
1997 issued by the Ministry of the Environment)
V. Management
resources
35 Environmental
conservation
Management of drainage including nutrients contained in
drainage coming from farm and its facilities to handle
agricultural products, plant residues contained in drainage,
cleaning garbage and so on
- Waste Management and Public Cleansing Act (Act No. 137 of 1970)
- Norm of Agricultural Production Activities Harmonizing with the Environment
(16SEISAN No. 8377 notified by the Director-General of the Agricultural Production
Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, dated March 31, 2005)
V. Management
resources
36 Environmental
conservation
Implementation of measures to prevent the drainage of muddy
water after the puddling of paddy fields
- Basic Guideline on Soil Fertility Enhancement (published by the Ministry of
Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries on October 16, 2008)
- Norm of Agricultural Production Activities Harmonizing with the Environment
(16SEISAN No. 8377 notified by the Director-General of the Agricultural Production
Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, dated March 31, 2005)
Grains 8/15
Category Number Field Activities Acts and Regulations Related to the Activities
V. Management
resources
37 Food safety Implementation of measures to prevent entry/occurrence of
pests including insects, small animals, birds and fungi and of
measures to prevent mixing foreign matter, poisonous plants
and so on, in addition to appropriate management of facilities
and equipment to handle agricultural products, including that
for maintenance, inspection, and cleaning thereof
- Food Sanitation Act (Act No. 233 of 1947)
- Guideline on Control and Management Standards to Be Implemented by Food
Business Operators (SHOKUANHATSU No. 0227012 notified by the Director-General
of the Department of Food Safety, Pharmaceutical and Food Safety Bureau, Ministry of
Health, Labour and Welfare, dated February 27, 2004)
- Management Guideline for Prevention of Fungus Contamination of Rice (published by
the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries on February 29, 2012)
- Thorough Prevention of Food Poisoning Caused by Poisonous Plants (2SHOUAN No.
539 and 2SOKUSAN No. 558-1 notified by the Directors of the Plant Products Safety
Division, Food Safety and Consumer Affairs Bureau and of the Food Industrial
Innovation Division, Food Industry Affairs Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry
and Fisheries, dated April 24, 2020)
- Matters Requiring Attention in the Installation and Management of Large-Scale
Drying, Preparation and Storage Facilities (5NOUSAN No. 6517 notified by the
Director-General of the Agricultural Production Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture,
Forestry and Fisheries, dated October 26, 1993)
V. Management
resources
38 Food safety
Farm
management
Implementation of measures to prevent contamination by
foreign matter and the cross-contact of allergens to
agricultural products through those activities including
designation of places for smoking and eating/drinking and
confirmation of common process across the all agricultural
products in the farm
- Food Sanitation Act (Act No. 233 of 1947)
- Food Labeling Act (Act No. 70 of 2013)
- Health Promotion Act (Act No. 103 of 2002)
- Industrial Safety and Health Act (Act No. 57 of 1972)
- Guideline on Control and Management Standards to Be Implemented by Food
Business (Notification No. 0227012 issued by the Director-General of the Department of
Food Safety, Pharmaceutical and Food Safety Bureau, Ministry of Health, Labour and
Welfare, dated February 27, 2004)
V. Management
resources
39 Food safety Implementation of appropriate storage, preservation of
agricultural products, and hygiene control in all facilities to
handle agricultural products, including work sites for
preparation/shipment and facilities for storage/preservation
- Food Sanitation Act (Act No. 233 of 1947)
- Guideline on Control and Management Standards to Be Implemented by Food
Business Operators (SHOKUANHATSU No. 0227012 notified by the Director-General
of the Department of Food Safety, Pharmaceutical and Food Safety Bureau, Ministry of
Health, Labour and Welfare, dated February 27, 2004)
- Matters Requiring Attention in the Installation and Management of Large-Scale
Drying, Preparation and Storage Facilities (5NOUSAN No. 6517 notified by the
Director-General of the Agricultural Production Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture,
Forestry and Fisheries, dated October 26, 1993)
- Management Guideline for Prevention of Fungus Contamination of Rice (published by
the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries on February 29, 2012)
Grains 9/15
Category Number Field Activities Acts and Regulations Related to the Activities
V. Management
resources
40 Food safety
Environmental
conservation
Worker safety
Grasping containers, facility, machinery, devices, and
transport vehicles, and then conducting checking safety
devices hygienic management, pre-use inspection, and
maintenance after use and appropriate management
- Food Sanitation Act (Act No. 233 of 1947)
- Guideline for the Safety of Farm Work (13SEISAN No. 10312 notified by the
Director-General of the Agricultural Production Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture,
Forestry and Fisheries, dated March 29, 2002)
- Industrial Safety and Health Act (Act No. 57 of 1972)
- Norm of Agricultural Production Activities Harmonizing with the Environment
(16SEISAN No. 8377 notified by the Director-General of the Agricultural Production
Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, dated March 31, 2005)
- Management Guideline for Prevention of Fungus Contamination of Rice (published by
the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries on February 29, 2012)
V. Management
resources
41 Farm
management
Inspection and calibration of measuring instruments - Measurement Act (Act No. 51 of 1992)
- Management Guideline for Prevention of Fungus Contamination of Rice (published by
the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries on February 29, 2012)
V. Management
resources
42 Food safety Checking i) equipments, packaging containers and so on for
cultivation, harvesting, preparation and transportation, ii)
cleaning tool, and iii) such materials as detergents,
disinfectants, and machinery oil. At the same time,
implementation of appropriate storing, handling washing and
so on
- Food Sanitation Act (Act No. 233 of 1947)
- Management Guideline for Prevention of Fungus Contamination of Rice (published by
the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries on February 29, 2012)
V. Management
resources
43 Worker safety Proper use of machinery, devices, equipments and so on - Guideline for the Safety of Farm Work (13SEISAN No. 10312 notified by the
Director-General of the Agricultural Production Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture,
Forestry and Fisheries, dated March 29, 2002)
- Matters Requiring Attention According to Individual Agricultural Machinery
(13SEISAN No. 10313 notified by the Director of the Production Material Division,
Agricultural Production Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, dated
March 29, 2002)
- Industrial Safety and Health Act (Act No. 57 of 1972)
V. Management
resources
44 Food safety
Environmental
conservation
Worker safety
Storage of fuels in consideration of food safety e.g. prevention
of contact with agricultural products, environmental
conservation e.g. prevention of leakage to the environment,
and worker safety e.g. prevention of fire
- Fire Service Act (Act No. 186 of 1948)
- Guideline on the Safety of Agricultural Work (13SEISAN No. 10312 notified by the
Director-General of the Agricultural Production Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture,
Forestry and Fisheries, dated March 29, 2002)
V. Management
resources
45 Environmental
conservation
Saving unnecessary and inefficient energy consumption in the
use of facilities and machinery
- Norm of Agricultural Production Activities Harmonizing with the Environment
(16SEISAN No. 8377 notified by the Director-General of the Agricultural Production
Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, dated March 31, 2005)
Grains 10/15
Category Number Field Activities Acts and Regulations Related to the Activities
V. Management
resources
46 Food safety
Environmental
conservation
Reducing waste through such activities as recycling organic
matter including crop residues, as well as understanding waste
at the farm, and appropriate sorting/management and disposal
of waste, and reduction of waste
- Norm of Agricultural Production Activities Harmonizing with the Environment
(16SEISAN No. 8377 notified by the Director-General of the Agricultural Production
Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, dated March 31, 2005)
- Act on the Promotion of Sorted Collection and Recycling of Containers and Packaging
(Act No. 112 of 1995)
- Act on Promotion of Recycling and Related Activities for Treatment of Cyclical Food
Resources (Act No. 116 of 2000)
- Food Sanitation Act (Act No. 233 of 1947)
V. Management
resources
47 Environmental
conservation
Keeping things neat and tidy, and cleaning in the farm, and
avoidance of inappropriate treatment/incineration of waste in
agricultural practice
- Waste Management and Public Cleansing Act (Act No. 137 of 1970)
- Order for Enforcement of the Waste Management and Public Cleansing Act (Cabinet
Order No. 300 of 1971)
- Norm of Agricultural Production Activities Harmonizing with the Environment
(16SEISAN No. 8377 notified by the Director-General of the Agricultural Production
Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, dated March 31, 2005)
- Offensive Odor Control Act (Act No. 91 of 1971)
V. Management
resources
48 Environmental
conservation
Consideration for residents in surrounding areas and
implementation of measures in terms of noise, vibration,
offensive odor, and the spread/outflow of smoke, dust, or
harmful substances
- Waste Management and Public Cleansing Act (Act No. 137 of 1970)
- Order for Enforcement of the Waste Management and Public Cleansing Act (Cabinet
Order No. 300 of 1971)
- Norm of Agricultural Production Activities Harmonizing with the Environment
(16SEISAN No. 8377 notified by the Director-General of the Agricultural Production
Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, dated March 31, 2005)
- Offensive Odor Control Act (Act No. 91 of 1971)
V. Management
resources
49 Environmental
conservation
Implementation of measures to prevent damage caused by
wildlife in consideration of biodiversity, including such
efforts as those keeping wildlife away from the farm
- Act on Special Measures for Prevention of Damage Caused by Wildlife in Agriculture,
Forestry and Fisheries and Other Related Industries (Act No. 134 of 2007)
- Basic Guideline for the Implementation of Measures for Prevention of Damage Caused
by Wildlife in Agriculture, Forestry, Fisheries and Other Related Industries (Public
Notice No. 254 of 2008 issued by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries)
VI. Cultivation
management
50 Food safety Obtaining seeds and seedlings from reliable suppliers through
appropriate way, and storing records concerning nursery
management and the procurement of seeds and seedlings
- Regulation for Enforcement of the Plant Variety Protection and Seed Act (Order No.
83 of 1998 by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries)
- Agricultural Chemicals Regulation Act (Act No. 82 of 1948)
- Thorough Prevention of Food Poisoning Caused by Poisonous Plants (2SHOUAN No.
539 and 2SHOKUSAN No. 558-1 notified by the Directors of the Plant Products Safety
Division, Food Safety and Consumer Affairs Bureau and of the Food Industrial
Innovation Division, Food Industry Affairs Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry
and Fisheries, dated April 24, 2020)
Grains 11/15
Category Number Field Activities Acts and Regulations Related to the Activities
VI. Cultivation
management
51 Food safety Avoiding the influence of drift of agricultural chemicals from
neighboring farms
- Guideline on Control and Management Standards to Be Implemented by Food Business
Operators (SHOKUANHATSU No. 0227012 notified by the Director-General of the
Department of Food Safety, Pharmaceutical and Food Safety Bureau, Ministry of Health,
Labour and Welfare, dated February 27, 2004)
VI. Cultivation
management
52 Environmental
conservation
Development of an environment that discourages the
occurrence of pests and weeds, so-called "prevention"
approaches under IPM
- Practical Guideline on Integrated Pest Management (IPM) (17SHOUAN No. 6260
notified by the Director-General of the Food Safety and Consumer Affairs Bureau,
Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, dated September 30, 2005)
VI. Cultivation
management
53 Environmental
conservation
Decision-making on the necessity of control and its timing
based on the information of the situation of the occurrence of
pests and weeds, so-called "decision-making" approaches
under IPM
- Practical Guideline on Integrated Pest Management (IPM) (17SHOUAN No. 6260
notified by the Director-General of the Food Safety and Consumer Affairs Bureau,
Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, dated September 30, 2005)
VI. Cultivation
management
54 Environmental
conservation
Control by using various methods that combine agricultural
chemicals and other means of control, so-called "control"
approaches under IPM
- Practical Guideline on Integrated Pest Management (IPM) (17SHOUAN No. 6260
notified by the Director-General of the Food Safety and Consumer Affairs Bureau,
Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, dated September 30, 2005)
VI. Cultivation
management
55 Food safety Compilation of information on agricultural chemicals to be
used, and formulation of an agricultural chemical use plan to
prevent any violation of standards for use
- Agricultural Chemicals Regulation Act (Act No. 82 of 1948)
VI. Cultivation
management
56 Food safety Appropriate use of agricultural chemicals according to the
agricultural chemical use plan, and implementation of pre-use
confirmation of appropriate method of use including the
concentration level to be used, and spraying method
- Ministerial Order to Provide Standards Which Users of Agricultural Chemicals Must
Comply With (Ordinance No.5 of 2003 by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and
Fisheries and the Ministry of the Environment)
VI. Cultivation
management
57 Environmental
conservation
Weighing and preparing only the required amount of
agricultural chemicals in a place where no contamination may
be caused to the surrounding environment, and appropriately
cleaning the weighing device after use
- Ministerial Order to Provide Standards Which Users of Agricultural Chemicals Must
Comply With (Ordinance No.5 of 2003 by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and
Fisheries and the Ministry of the Environment)
Grains 12/15
Category Number Field Activities Acts and Regulations Related to the Activities
VI. Cultivation
management
58 Environmental
conservation
Prevention of the influence on crops and residents in
surrounding areas during the application of agricultural
chemicals
- Ministerial Order That Designates the Standards Which Users of Agricultural
Chemicals Must Comply With (Ordinance No.5 of 2003 by the Ministry of Agriculture,
Forestry and Fisheries and the Ministry of the Environment)
- Measures to Prevent the Impact of the Spread of Agricultural Chemicals on Crops in
the Surrounding Area (17SHOUAN No. 8282 notified by the Directors-Generals of the
Food Safety and Consumer Affairs Bureau, of the Agricultural Production Bureau, and
of the Management Improvement Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and
Fisheries, dated December 20, 2005)
- Use of Agricultural Chemicals in Residential Areas (25SHOUAN No. 175 notified by
the Director-General of the Food Safety and Consumer Affairs Bureau, Ministry of
Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries and KANSUITAIDOHATSU No. 1304261 by the
Director-General of the Environment Management Bureau, Ministry of the Environment,
dated April 26, 2013)
VI. Cultivation
management
59 Worker safety Checking the labeling information of containers of
agricultural chemicals, and then arranging equipment for safe
operation according to the labeling information, working for
preparation, control and tidying-up, appropriately washing
and drying of garments for pest control, protective gear and so
on, and finally storing them so as to prevent contamination of
others
- Guidelines for the Safety of Farm Work (13SEISAN No. 10312 notified by the
Director-General of the Agricultural Production Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture,
Forestry and Fisheries, dated March 29, 2002)
VI. Cultivation
management
60 Environmental
conservation
Implementation of measures to prevent the drainage of
agricultural chemicals from paddy fields
- Ministerial Order to Provide Standards Which Users of Agricultural Chemicals Must
Comply With (Ordinance No.5 of 2003 by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and
Fisheries and the Ministry of the Environment)
- Matters Requiring Attention in the Guidance of the Appropriate Use of Agricultural
Chemicals (18SHOUAN No. 14701 notified by the Directors-General of the Food Safety
and Consumer Affairs Bureau, Agricultural Production Bureau, and Management
Improvement Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, dated March 28,
2007)
- Thorough Compliance with the Non-Drainage Periods of Agricultural Chemicals Used
for Paddy Fields (23SHOUAN No. 3601 notified by the Director of the Plant Products
Safety Division, Food Safety and Consumer Affairs Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture,
Forestry and Fisheries, dated October 12, 2011)
VI. Cultivation
management
61 Food safety
Environmental
conservation
Inspection of crop protection equipment prior to using
agricultural chemicals, appropriate disposal of residual liquid
after use, sufficient washing of such equipment, and disposal
of washing drainage
- Matters Requiring Attention in the Guidance of the Appropriate Use of Agricultural
Chemicals (18SHOUAN No. 14701 notified by the Directors-General of the Food
Safety and Consumer Affairs Bureau, Agricultural Production Bureau, and Management
Improvement Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, dated March 28,
2007)
Grains 13/15
Category Number Field Activities Acts and Regulations Related to the Activities
VI. Cultivation
management
62 Food safety Keeping and storing the records of use of agricultural
chemicals
- Ministerial Order to Provide Standards Which Users of Agricultural Chemicals Must
Comply With (Ordinance No.5 of 2003 by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and
Fisheries and the Ministry of the Environment)
- Norm of Agricultural Production Activities Harmonizing with the Environment
(16SEISAN No. 8377 notified by the Director-General of the Agricultural Production
Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, dated March 31, 2005)
VI. Cultivation
management
63 Food safety
Environmental
conservation
Worker safety
Storage and inventory management of agricultural chemicals
in consideration of food safety, e.g. prohibition of transfer
between containers and installation of locks to prevent theft,
environmental conservation e.g. measures to prevent leaking,
and worker safety e.g. indication of poisonous and deleterious
substances and hazardous materials, and ensuring of air
permeability
- Poisonous and Deleterious Substances Control Act (Act No. 303 of 1950)
- Fire Service Act (Act No. 186 of 1948)
VI. Cultivation
management
64 Food safety Provision of instructions for proper use of agricultural
chemicals and validation of such use by the person
responsible for agricultural chemicals
- Food Sanitation Act (Act No. 233 of 1947)
- Agricultural Chemicals Regulation Act (Act No. 82 of 1948)
VI. Cultivation
management
65 Food safety
Environmental
conservation
Implementation of measures to destroy weed seeds and
hazardous microbes through the maintenance of fermentation
at appropriate temperatures for appropriate periods in
compost production, and appropriate application of compost
- Basic Policy for Promotion of the Use of Livestock Manure (published by the Ministry
of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries on April 30, 2020)
VI. Cultivation
management
66 Food safety
Environmental
conservation
Confirmation of the safety of fertilizers and other materials
and their ingredients by comprehension of their raw materials
and manufacture processes, and formulation of a plan for their
use in consideration of food safety and environmental
conservation
- Soil Fertility Enhancement Act (Act No. 34 of 1984)
VI. Cultivation
management
67 Environmental
conservation
Formulation of a plan for fertilizer application based on the
results of soil diagnosis, the quantity and the ways of the
application indicated in the application standards of
prefectural government or in cultivation calendar of JA, and
implementation of fertilization based on the plan
- Basic Guideline on Soil Fertility Enhancement (published by the Ministry of
Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries on October 16, 2008)
- Norm of Agricultural Production Activities Harmonizing with the Environment
(16SEISAN No. 8377 notified by the Director-General of the Agricultural Production
Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, dated March 31, 2005)
VI. Cultivation
management
68 Farm
management
Keeping and storing the records of use of fertilizers and other
materials
- Norm of Agricultural Production Activities Harmonizing with the Environment
(16SEISAN No. 8377 notified by the Director-General of the Agricultural Production
Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, dated March 31, 2005)
Grains 14/15
Category Number Field Activities Acts and Regulations Related to the Activities
VI. Cultivation
management
69 Food safety
Environmental
conservation
Worker safety
Storage and inventory management of fertilizers and other
materials in consideration of food safety e.g. prevention of
cross-contamination through contact with immature compost
and of contact with agricultural products, environmental
conservation e.g. prevention of leakage to the environment,
and worker safety e.g. prevention of collapse/fall, heat
generation/ignition and explosion
- Norm of Agricultural Production Activities Harmonizing with the Environment
(16SEISAN No. 8377 notified by the Director-General of the Agricultural Production
Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, dated March 31, 2005)
VII. Species-
specific item
70 Food safety Implementation of measures to reduce the contamination of
mycotoxins such as DON and NIV in wheat and barley
mycotoxins
- Food Sanitation Act (Act No. 233 of 1947)
- Development and Dissemination of Guidelines on Reduction of the Contamination of
Wheat and Barley with Deoxynivalenol and Nivalenol (20SHOUAN No 891 and
20SEISAN No. 5731 notified by the Directors-Generals of the Food Safety and
Consumer Affairs Bureau and Agricultural Production Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture,
Forestry and Fisheries, dated December 17, 2008)
- Setting Provisional Reference Values of Deoxynivalenol in Wheat (SHOKUHATSU
No. 0521001 notified by the Director-General of the Department of Food Sanitation,
Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, dated May 21, 2002)
Grains 15/15
[Provisional translation : Original text is in Japanese]
Activities in the Guideline (Tea)
Category Number Field Activities Acts and Regulations Related to the Activities
I. Overall
management
structure
1 Farm
management
Clarifying, sorting-out and documentation, if necessary, of
basic information required for farm management (the name of
items for cultivation and the name and location of the farm
and its facilities and so on)
I. Overall
management
structure
2 Farm
management
Establishment of an organizational structure, determination
and dissemination of the scope of responsibilities and
responsible persons, and development of a structure to
improve the abilities of the responsible persons
- Modernization of Family Farm Management through Dissemination and Promotion of
Agreement on Family Farm Management (7KOUKAI-B No. 103 notified by the
Director-Generals of the Agricultural Structure Improvement Bureau and Agricultural
Production Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, dated February 7,
1995)
I. Overall
management
structure
3 Farm
management
Clarification of requirements concerning the continuous
improvement of food safety, environmental conservation,
worker safety, protection of human rights, and farm
management, which are required for agricultural practices,
and formulation and dissemination of policies in light of such
requirements
I. Overall
management
structure
4 Farm
management
Adoption of farm rules, and based on the rules, checking the
situation in operation and implementation, and reviewing if
required, in order to put farm management into practice
according to the Guideline
II. Overall
production
structure
5 Farm
management
Protection and utilization of intellectual property, including
appropriate use of the seeds and seedlings of registered
varieties
- Plant Variety Protection and Seed Act (Act No. 83 of 1998)
- Regulation for Enforcement of the Plant Variety Protection and Seed Act (Order No. 83
of 1998 by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries)
- Patent Act (Act No. 121 of 1959)
- Trademark Act (Act No. 127 of 1959)
- Act on Protection of Names of Specific Agricultural, Forestry and Fishery Products and
Foodstuffs (Act No. 84 of 2014)
II. Overall
production
structure
6 Farm
management
Formulation of a production plan based on the policies of
farm management, keeping the records of agricultural work
conducted, evaluation of the actual results against the plan,
and reflection of such results in the succeeding plan as
required
Tea 1/13
Category Number Field Activities Acts and Regulations Related to the Activities
II. Overall
production
structure
7 Farm
management
Keeping and storing records after determining their details
necessary for validation of farm management and their
retention period
- Food Sanitation Act (Act No. 233 of 1947)
- Keeping and Storing Records by Food Business Operators Pursuant to the Provision of
Article 1, Paragraph (3), Item (ii) of the Food Sanitation Act (SHOKUANHATSU No.
0829001 notified by the Director-General of the Department of Food Safety,
Pharmaceutical and Food Safety Bureau, Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, dated
August 29, 2003)
- Food Labeling Act (Act No. 70 of 2013)
III. Risk
management
8 Food safety Implementation of hazard analysis in relation to food safety
(also covering food quality) on the basis of basic farm
information and the principles of HACCP in Codex
Alimentarius, and establishment, implementation, verification,
and review of measures based on the farm rules to
prevent/reduce contamination caused by those hazards that are
considered to pose high food-safety risks
- Food Safety Basic Act (Act No. 48 of 2003)
- Food Sanitation Act (Act No. 233 of 1947)
- Guideline on Control and Management Standards to Be Implemented by Food
Business Operators (SHOKUANHATSU No. 0227012 notified by the Director-General
of the Department of Food Safety, Pharmaceutical and Food Safety Bureau, Ministry of
Health, Labour and Welfare, dated February 27, 2004)
- Chemical Hazards in Food or Feed of High Priority (published by the Ministry of
Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries on January 8, 2016)
- Microbiological Hazards in Food of High Priority (published by the Ministry of
Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries on December 26, 2016)
- General Principles of Food Hygiene (CXC 1-1969)
- Codex General Standard for Contaminants and Toxins in Food and Feed (CXS 193-
1995)
- Partial Amendment to the "Guidance for Manual on Hygiene Control Plan Formulated
by Associations of Food Business Operators" (SEISHOKUKANHATSU No. 0622-1
notified by the Director of the Inspection and Safety Division, Department of
Environmental Health and Food Safety, Pharmaceutical Safety and Environmental
Health Bureau, Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, dated June 22, 2017)
Tea 2/13
Category Number Field Activities Acts and Regulations Related to the Activities
III. Risk
management
9 Worker safety Implementation of risk assessment after identifying hazards
concerning worker safety based on basic farm information,
and establishment, implementation, verification, and review of
measures based on the farm rules to reduce/eliminate those
risks associated with items evaluated as posing high risks
- Guidelines for the Safety of Farm Work (13SEISAN No. 10312 notified by the
Director-General of the Agricultural Production Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture,
Forestry and Fisheries, dated March 29, 2002)
- Industrial Safety and Health Act (Act No. 57 of 1972)
- Basic Guidelines on Response and Business Continuity at the Time of Novel
Coronavirus Disease in Agriculture (2SEISAN No. 388 notified by the Director-General
of the Agricultural Production Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries,
dated May 22, 2020)
- Supplemental Details to the Basic Guideline on Responses to Persons Newly Infected
with the Novel Coronavirus and on Business Continuity in light of Heatstroke Prevention
Action in 2020 (2SEISAN No. 454 and 2SEICHIKU 395 notified by the Directors of the
Technology and Extension Division, Agricultural Production Bureau and of the
Livestock Industry Policy Planning Division, Livestock Industry Department,
Agricultural Production Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, dated
June 4, 2020)
III. Risk
management
10 Environmental
conservation
Implementation of risk assessment after identifying factors
causing environmental burden based on basic farm
information, and establishment, implementation, verification,
and review of measures based on the farm rules to
reduce/eliminate those risks associated with items evaluated
as posing high risks
- Air Pollution Control Act (Act No. 97 of 1968)
- Water Pollution Prevention Act (Act No. 138 of 1970)
- Act to Prevent Soil Contamination on Agricultural Land (Act No. 139 of 1970)
- Soil Contamination Countermeasures Act (Act No. 53 of 2002)
- Basic Act on Biodiversity (Act No. 58 of 2008)
III. Risk
management
11 Farm
management
Management of the labels of products to be shipped, and
storage of agricultural product shipment records linked with
harvest records and other records including those associated
with farm management
- Food Sanitation Act (Act No. 233 of 1947)
- Keeping and Storing Records by Food Business Operators Pursuant to the Provisions of
Article 1, Paragraph (3), Item (ii) of the Food Sanitation Act (SHOKUANHATSU No.
0829001 notified by the Director-General of the Department of Food Safety,
Pharmaceutical and Food Safety Bureau, Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, dated
August 29, 2003)
- Food Labeling Act (Act No. 70 of 2013)
III. Risk
management
12 Food safety Implementation of measures to prevent the intermixing of
different varieties or foreign matter
- Food Sanitation Act (Act No. 233 of 1947)
- Guideline on Control and Management Standards to Be Implemented by Food Business
Operators (SHOKUANHATSU No. 0227012 notified by the Director-General of the
Department of Food Safety, Pharmaceutical and Food Safety Bureau, Ministry of Health,
Labour and Welfare, dated February 27, 2004)
III. Risk
management
13 Farm
management
Agreement with outside contractors on conformity to
management based on the farm rules in order to ensure the
reliability of process management
Tea 3/13
Category Number Field Activities Acts and Regulations Related to the Activities
III. Risk
management
14 Farm
management
Establishment of method on evaluation and selection of
suppliers of materials and so on in securing food safety, and
service providers including laboratories, and then selecting
those suppliers and service providers
III. Risk
management
15 Farm
management
Establishment and implementation of a procedure to handle
complaints and violations of the farm rules, and keeping and
storing a record
- Product Liability Act (Act No. 85 of 1994)
IV. Human
resources
16 Protection of
human rights
Establishment and implementation of management method
concerning the prevention of human-rights infringement in
employment/work environment
- Labor Standards Act (Act No. 49 of 1947)
- Act on General Promotion of Labor Policies and Stable Employment of Workers, and
Enhancement of Working Life, Etc. (Act No. 132 of 1966)
- Employment Security Act (Act No. 141 of 1947)
- Act on Ensuring Equal Opportunity and Treatment of Men and Women in Employment
(Act No. 113 of 1972)
IV. Human
resources
17 Protection of
human rights
Development of an environment for coordination in case of
employment of foreign nationals such as technical intern
trainees
- Ensuring the Working Conditions of Technical Intern Trainees in Agricultural Fields
(Notification of 2013 by the Director of the Young Farmers and Women Division,
Management Improvement Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries)
- Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act (Cabinet Order No. 319 of 1951)
- Ministerial Ordinance to Provide for Criteria Pursuant to Article 7, Paragraph (1), Item
(ii) of the Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act (Ordinance No. 16 of 1990
by the Ministry of Justice)
- Act on Proper Technical Intern Training and Protection of Technical Intern Trainees
(Act No. 89 of 2016)
- Act on General Promotion of Labor Policies and Stable Employment of Workers, and
Enhancement of Working Life, Etc. (Act No. 132 of 1966)
- Guidelines for Employers to Improve the Management of Employment of Foreign
Workers (Public Notice of the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare No. 276 of 2007)
IV. Human
resources
18 Protection of
human rights
Implementation of family farm management based on
sufficient discussions among the family members
- Modernization of Family Farm Management through Dissemination and Promotion of
Agreement on Family Farm Management (7KOUKAI-B No. 103 notified by the
Director-Generals of the Agricultural Structure Improvement Bureau and Agricultural
Production Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, dated February 7,
1995)
IV. Human
resources
19 Protection of
human rights
Complying with working condition and exchanging views
between employer and employee concerning working
condition, working environment, worker safety, and so on
- Labor Standards Act (Act No. 49 of 1947)
- Industrial Safety and Health Act (Act No. 57 of 1972)
- Labor Union Act (Act No. 174 of 1949)
- Labor Contract Act (Act No. 128 of 2007)
Tea 4/13
Category Number Field Activities Acts and Regulations Related to the Activities
IV. Human
resources
20 Farm
management
Provision of education and training in order for workers to
acquire necessary competence
- Industrial Safety and Health Act (Act No. 57 of 1972)
IV. Human
resources
21 Protection of
human rights
Farm
management
Implementation of the procedure to establish workers'
compensation insurance to protect workers engaged in
agricultural work in the case where they suffer injuries or
diseases due to their work
- Industrial Accident Compensation Insurance Act (Act No. 50 of 1947)
- Labor Standards Act (Act No. 49 of 1947)
- Guidelines for the Safety of Farm Work (13SEISAN No. 10312 notified by the
Director-General of the Agricultural Production Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture,
Forestry and Fisheries, dated March 29, 2002)
IV. Human
resources
22 Farm
management
Subscription of insurance for the maintenance and continuity
of agricultural production in preparation for disasters and
other similar events
- Guidelines for the Safety of Farm Work (13SEISAN No. 10312 notified by the
Director-General of the Agricultural Production Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture,
Forestry and Fisheries, dated March 29, 2002)
- Product Liability Act (Act No. 85 of 1994)
- Agricultural Insurance Act (Act No. 185 of 1947)
IV. Human
resources
23 Worker safety Provision of training to enable workers engaged in machine
operation, work in high places, spraying agricultural
chemicals, or other similar work, which is dangerous if not
performed properly, in order to acquire necessary abilities or
qualifications
- Industrial Safety and Health Act (Act No. 57 of 1972)
- Guidelines for the Safety of Farm Work (13SEISAN No. 10312 notified by the
Director-General of the Agricultural Production Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture,
Forestry and Fisheries, dated March 29, 2002)
IV. Human
resources
24 Worker safety Wearing and maintenance of clothing and protective gear for
safe operations
- Industrial Safety and Health Act (Act No. 57 of 1972)
- Guidelines for the Safety of Farm Work (13SEISAN No. 10312 notified by the
Director-General of the Agricultural Production Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture,
Forestry and Fisheries, dated March 29, 2002)
IV. Human
resources
25 Worker safety Establishment of accident response procedures covering the
arrangement of clean water and first-aid boxes and means of
communication, and familiarization of workers engaged in
agricultural work and other relevant persons with such
procedures
- Basic Guidelines for Responses and Business Continuity at the Time of Novel
Coronavirus Disease in Agriculture (2SEISAN No. 388 notified by the Director-General
of the Agricultural Production Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries,
dated May 22, 2020)
- Guidelines for the Safety of Farm Work (13SEISAN No. 10312 notified by the
Director-General of the Agricultural Production Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture,
Forestry and Fisheries, dated March 29, 2002)
- Industrial Safety and Health Act (Act No. 57 of 1972)
- Ordinance on Industrial Safety and Health (Ordinance No. 32 of 1972 by the Ministry
of Labour)
Tea 5/13
Category Number Field Activities Acts and Regulations Related to the Activities
V. Management
resources
26 Farm
management
Establishment of rule in entering the farm on food safety,
hygiene control, worker safety, and environmental
consideration, and informing of it persons entering the farm
(including visitors) and asking them for complying, in order to
prevent the contamination and accident associated with
agricultural products
- Food Sanitation Act (Act No. 233 of 1947)
- Guideline on Control and Management Standards to Be Implemented by Food Business
Operators (SHOKUANHATSU No. 0227012 notified by the Director-General of the
Department of Food Safety, Pharmaceutical and Food Safety Bureau, Ministry of Health,
Labour and Welfare, dated February 27, 2004)
- Basic Guideline on Response and Business Continuity at the Time of Novel
Coronavirus Disease in Agriculture (2SEISAN No. 388 notified by the Director-General
of the Agricultural Production Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries,
dated May 22, 2020)
- Supplemental Details to the Basic Guideline on Responses to Persons Newly Infected
with the Novel Coronavirus and on Business Continuity in light of Heatstroke Prevention
Action in 2020 (2SEISAN No. 454 and 2SEICHIKU No. 395 notified by the Directors
of the Technology and Extension Division, Agricultural Production Bureau and of the
Livestock Industry Policy Planning Division, Livestock Industry Department,
Agricultural Production Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, dated
June 4, 2020)
- Industrial Safety and Health Act (Act No. 57 of 1972)
V. Management
resources
27 Food safety
Farm
management
For hygiene management, securing of clean hand-washing
equipment and toilet at places easily accessible from the farm
and its facilities
- Food Sanitation Act (Act No. 233 of 1947)
- Guideline on Control and Management Standards to Be Implemented by Food Business
Operators (SHOKUANHATSU No. 0227012 notified by the Director-General of the
Department of Food Safety, Pharmaceutical and Food Safety Bureau, Ministry of Health,
Labour and Welfare, dated February 27, 2004)
- Basic Guidelines for Response and Business Continuity at the Time of Novel
Coronavirus in Agriculture (2SEISAN No. 388 notified by the Director-General of the
Agricultural Production Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, dated
May 22, 2020)
- Supplemental Details to the Basic Guideline on Responses to Persons Newly Infected
with the Novel Coronavirus and on Business Continuity in light of Heatstroke Prevention
Action in 2020 (2SEISAN No. 454 and 2SEICHIKU No. 395 notified by the Directors
of the Technology and Extension Division, Agricultural Production Bureau and of the
Livestock Industry Policy Planning Division, Livestock Industry Department,
Agricultural Production Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, dated
June 4, 2020)
- Industrial Safety and Health Act (Act No. 57 of 1972)
Tea 6/13
Category Number Field Activities Acts and Regulations Related to the Activities
V. Management
resources
28 Food safety Evaluation of the possibility of soil contamination caused by
hazards such as the farm and its surroundings (soil, sewage,
and so on), waste and materials, and of the possibility of
contamination of agricultural products attributable to hazards
in the soil, and implementation of measures based on the
result of the evaluation
- Food Sanitation Act (Act No. 233 of 1947)
- Act to Prevent Soil Contamination on Agricultural Land (Act No. 139 of 1970)
- Soil Contamination Countermeasures Act (Act No. 53 of 2002)
- Guideline on Control and Management Standards to Be Implemented by Food Business
Operators (SHOKUANHATSU No. 0227012 notified by the Director-General of the
Department of Food Safety, Pharmaceutical and Food Safety Bureau, Ministry of Health,
Labour and Welfare, dated February 27, 2004)
V. Management
resources
29 Environmental
conservation
Implementation of measures to reduce soil erosion and of soil
management Tsuchi-zukuri through, for example, utilization
of organic materials such as compost
- Basic Guideline on Soil Fertility Enhancement (published by the Ministry of
Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries on October 16, 2008)
- Norm of Agricultural Production Activities Harmonizing with the Environment
(16SEISAN No. 8377 notified by the Director-General of the Agricultural Production
Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, dated March 31, 2005)
V. Management
resources
30 Environmental
conservation
Proper soil management through, for example, Tsuchi-zukuri - Basic Guideline on Soil Fertility Enhancement (published by the Ministry of
Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries on October 16, 2008)
- Norm of Agricultural Production Harmonizing with the Environment (16SEISAN No.
8377 notified by the Director-General of the Agricultural Production Bureau, Ministry of
Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, dated March 31, 2005)
- Basic Policy for Promotion of the Use of Livestock Manure (published by the Ministry
of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries on April 30, 2020)
V. Management
resources
31 Food safety Checking the source of the water used, evaluation of the
safety of agricultural products in relation to hazards contained
in the water, and implementation of measures based on
evaluation results
- Food Sanitation Act (Act No. 233 of 1947)
- Guideline on Control and Management Standards to Be Implemented by Food Business
Operators (SHOKUANHATSU No. 0227012 notified by the Director-General of the
Department of Food Safety, Pharmaceutical and Food Safety Bureau, Ministry of Health,
Labour and Welfare, dated February 27, 2004)
- Basic Environment Act (Act No. 91 of 1993)
- Environmental Quality Standards for Water Pollution (Public Notice of No. 59 of 1971
issued by the Ministry of the Environment)
- Environmental Quality Standards for Groundwater Pollution (Public Notice No. 10 of
1997 issued by the Ministry of the Environment)
V. Management
resources
32 Food safety Prevention of the contamination of raw leaves through
washing equipments or washing water in the raw leaf washing
process
- Food Sanitation Act (Act No. 233 of 1947)
- Guideline on Control and Management Standards to Be Implemented by Food Business
Operators (SHOKUANHATSU No. 0227012 notified by the Director-General of the
Department of Food Safety, Pharmaceutical and Food Safety Bureau, Ministry of Health,
Labour and Welfare, dated February 27, 2004)
Tea 7/13
Category Number Field Activities Acts and Regulations Related to the Activities
V. Management
resources
33 Environmental
conservation
Management of drainage including nutrients contained in
drainage coming from farm and its facilities to handle
agricultural products, plant residues contained in drainage,
cleaning garbage and so on
- Waste Management and Public Cleansing Act (Act No. 137 of 1970)
- Norm of Agricultural Production Activities Harmonizing with the Environment
(16SEISAN No. 8377 notified by the Director-General of the Agricultural Production
Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, dated March 31, 2005)
V. Management
resources
34 Food safety Implementation of measures to prevent entry/ occurrence of
pests including insects, small animals, birds and fungi and of
measures to prevent mixing foreign matter, poisonous plants,
and so on, in addition to appropriate management of facilities
and equipment to handle agricultural products, including that
for maintenance, inspection and cleaning thereof
- Food Sanitation Act (Act No. 233 of 1947)
- Guideline on Control and Management Standards to Be Implemented by Food Business
Operators (SHOKUANHATSU No. 0227012 notified by the Director-General of the
Department of Food Safety, Pharmaceutical and Food Safety Bureau, Ministry of Health,
Labour and Welfare, dated February 27, 2004)
- Thorough Prevention of Food Poisoning Caused by Poisonous Plants (2SHOUAN No.
539 and 2SHOKUSAN 558-1 notified by the Directors of the Plant Products Safety
Division, Food Safety and Consumer Affairs Bureau and of the Food Industrial
Innovation Division, Food Industry Affairs Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and
Fisheries, dated April 24, 2020)
V. Management
resources
35 Food safety Prohibition of entry into the crude tea manufacturing area with
shoes on, and placement of signs indicating such prohibition
at the entrance
- Food Sanitation Act (Act No. 233 of 1947)
- Guideline on Control and Management Standards to Be Implemented by Food Business
Operators (SHOKUANHATSU No. 0227012 notified by the Director-General of the
Department of Food Safety, Pharmaceutical and Food Safety Bureau, Ministry of Health,
Labour and Welfare, dated February 27, 2004)
V. Management
resources
36 Food safety
Farm
management
Implementation of measures to prevent contamination by
foreign matter and the cross-contact of allergens to
agricultural products through those activities including
designation of places for smoking and eating/drinking and
confirmation of common process across the all agricultural
products in the farm
- Food Sanitation Act (Act No. 233 of 1947)
- Food Labeling Act (Act No. 70 of 2013)
- Health Promotion Act (Act No. 103 of 2002)
- Industrial Safety and Health Act (Act No. 57 of 1972)
- Guideline on Control and Management Standards to Be Implemented by Food Business
Operators (SHOKUANHATSU No. 0227012 notified by the Director-General of the
Department of Food Safety, Pharmaceutical and Food Safety Bureau, Ministry of Health,
Labour and Welfare, dated February 27, 2004)
V. Management
resources
37 Food safety Implementation of appropriate storage, preservation of
agricultural products, and hygiene control in all facilities to
handle agricultural products, including work sites for
preparation/shipment and facilities for storage/preservation
- Food Sanitation Act (Act No. 233 of 1947)
- Guideline on Control and Management Standards to Be Implemented by Food Business
Operators (SHOKUANHATSU No. 0227012 notified by the Director-General of the
Department of Food Safety, Pharmaceutical and Food Safety Bureau, Ministry of Health,
Labour and Welfare, dated February 27, 2004)
Tea 8/13
Category Number Field Activities Acts and Regulations Related to the Activities
V. Management
resources
38 Food safety
Environmental
conservation
Worker safety
Grasping equipments, containers, facility, machinery, devices,
and transport vehicles, and then conducting checking safety
devices, hygienic management, pre-use inspection, and
maintenance after use and appropriate management
- Food Sanitation Act (Act No. 233 of 1947)
- Guideline for the Safety of Farm Work (13SEISAN No. 10312 notified by the Director-
General of the Agricultural Production Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and
Fisheries, dated March 29, 2002)
- Industrial Safety and Health Act (Act No. 57 of 1972)
- Norm of Agricultural Production Activities Harmonizing with the Environment
(16SEISAN No. 8377 notified by the Director-General of the Agricultural Production
Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, dated March 31, 2005)
V. Management
resources
39 Worker safety Notifications for the installation and use of boilers according
to the requirement, and designation of operations chiefs
- Industrial Safety and Health Act (Act No. 57 of 1972)
- Order for Enforcement of the Industrial Safety and Health Act (Cabinet Order No. 318
of 1972)
- Ordinance on Safety of Boilers and Pressure Vessels (Ordinance No. 33 of 1972 by the
Ministry of Labour)
V. Management
resources
40 Farm
management
Keeping and storing the records of the regular voluntary
inspection of boilers
- Industrial Safety and Health Act (Act No. 57 of 1972)
- Order for Enforcement of the Industrial Safety and Health Act (Cabinet Order No. 318
of 1972)
- Ordinance on Safety of Boilers and Pressure Vessels (Ordinance No. 33 of 1972 by the
Ministry of Labour)
V. Management
resources
41 Farm
management
Inspection and calibration of measuring instruments - Measurement Act (Act No. 51 of 1992)
V. Management
resources
42 Food safety Checking i) equipmnts, packaging containers and so on for
cultivation, harvesting, preparation and transportation, ii)
cleaning tool, and iii) such materials as detergents,
disinfectants, and machinery oil. At the same time,
implementation of appropriate storing, handling, washing and
so on
- Food Sanitation Act (Act No. 233 of 1947)
V. Management
resources
43 Worker safety Proper use of machinery, devices, equipments and so on - Guideline for the Safety of Farm Work (13SEISAN No. 10312 notified by the Director-
General of the Agricultural Production Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and
Fisheries, dated March 29, 2002)
- Matters Requiring Attention According to Individual Agricultural Machinery
(13SEISAN No. 10313 notified by the Director of the Production Material Division,
Agricultural Production Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, dated
March 29, 2002)
- Industrial Safety and Health Act (Act No. 57 of 1972)
Tea 9/13
Category Number Field Activities Acts and Regulations Related to the Activities
V. Management
resources
44 Food safety
Environmental
conservation
Worker safety
Storage of fuels in consideration of food safety e.g. prevention
of contact with agricultural products, environmental
conservation e.g. prevention of leakage to the environment,
and worker safety e.g. prevention of fire
- Fire Service Act (Act No. 186 of 1948)
- Guidelines for the Safety of Farm Work (13SEISAN No. 10312 notified by the
Director-General of the Agricultural Production Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture,
Forestry and Fisheries, dated March 29, 2002)
V. Management
resources
45 Environmental
conservation
Saving unnecessary and inefficient energy consumption in the
use of facilities and machinery
- Norm of Agricultural Production Activities Harmonizing with the Environment
(16SEISAN No. 8377 notified by the Director-General of the Agricultural Production
Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, dated March 31, 2005)
V. Management
resources
46 Food safety
Environmental
conservation
Reducing waste through such activities as recycling organic
matter including crop residues, as well as understanding waste
at the farm, and appropriate sorting/management and disposal
of waste
- Norm of Agricultural Production Activities Harmonizing with the Environment
(16SEISAN No. 8377 notified by the Director-General of the Agricultural Production
Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, dated March 31, 2005)
- Act on the Promotion of Sorted Collection and Recycling of Containers and Packaging
(Act No. 112 of 1995)
- Act on Promotion of Recycling and Related Activities for Treatment of Cyclical Food
Resources (Act No. 116 of 2000)
- Food Sanitation Act (Act No. 233 of 1947)
V. Management
resources
47 Environmental
conservation
Keeping things neat and tidy, and cleaning in the farm, and
avoidance of inappropriate treatment/incineration of waste in
agricultural practice
- Waste Management and Public Cleansing Act (Act No. 137 of 1970)
- Order for Enforcement of the Waste Management and Public Cleansing Act (Cabinet
Order No. 300 of 1971)
- Norm of Agricultural Production Activities Harmonizing with the Environment
(16SEISAN No. 8377 notified by the Director-General of the Agricultural Production
Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, dated March 31, 2005)
- Offensive Odor Control Act (Act No. 91 of 1971)
V. Management
resources
48 Environmental
conservation
Consideration for residents in surrounding areas and
implementation of measures in terms of noise, vibration,
offensive odor, and the spread/outflow of smoke, dust, or
harmful substances
- Waste Management and Public Cleansing Act (Act No. 137 of 1970)
- Order for Enforcement of the Waste Management and Public Cleansing Act (Cabinet
Order No. 300 of 1971)
- Norm of Agricultural Production Activities Harmonizing with the Environment
(16SEISAN No. 8377 notified by the Director-General of the Agricultural Production
Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, dated March 31, 2005)
- Offensive Odor Control Act (Act No. 91 of 1971)
V. Management
resources
49 Environmental
conservation
Implementation of measures to prevent damage caused by
wildlife in consideration of biodiversity, including such
efforts as those keeping wildlife away from the farm
- Act on Special Measures for Prevention of Damage Caused by Wildlife in Agriculture,
Forestry, Fisheries and Other Related Industries (Act No. 134 of 2007)
- Basic Guideline for the Implementation of Measures for Prevention of Damage Caused
by Wildlife in Agriculture, Forestry, Fisheries and Other Related Industries (Public
Notice No. 254 of 2008 issued by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries)
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Category Number Field Activities Acts and Regulations Related to the Activities
VI. Cultivation
management
50 Food safety Avoiding the influence of drift of agricultural chemicals from
neighboring farms
- Guideline on Control and Management Standards to Be Implemented by Food Business
Operators (SHOKUANHATSU No. 0227012 notified by the Director-General of the
Department of Food Safety, Pharmaceutical and Food Safety Bureau, Ministry of Health,
Labour and Welfare, dated February 27, 2004)
VI. Cultivation
management
51 Environmental
conservation
Development of an environment that discourages the
occurrence of pests, and weeds, so-called "prevention"
approaches under IPM
- Practical Guideline on Integrated Pest Management (IPM) (17SHOUAN No. 6260
notified by the Director-General of the Food Safety and Consumer Affairs Bureau,
Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, dated September 30, 2005)
VI. Cultivation
management
52 Environmental
conservation
Decision-making on the necessity of control and its timing
based on the information of the situation of the occurrence of
pests and weeds, so-called "decision-making" approaches
under IPM
- Practical Guideline on Integrated Pest Management (IPM) (17SHOUAN No. 6260
notified by the Director-General of the Food Safety and Consumer Affairs Bureau,
Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, dated September 30, 2005)
VI. Cultivation
management
53 Environmental
conservation
Control by using various methods that combine agricultural
chemicals and other means of control, so-called "control"
approaches under IPM
- Practical Guideline on Integrated Pest Management (IPM) (17SHOUAN No. 6260
notified by the Director-General of the Food Safety and Consumer Affairs Bureau,
Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, dated September 30, 2005)
VI. Cultivation
management
54 Food safety Compilation of information on agricultural chemicals to be
used, and formulation of an agrochemical use plan to prevent
any violation of standards for use
- Agricultural Chemicals Regulation Act (Act No. 82 of 1948)
VI. Cultivation
management
55 Food safety Appropriate use of agricultural chemicals according to the
agricultural chemical use plan, and implementation of pre-use
confirmation of appropriate method of use including the
concentration level to be used, and spraying method
- Ministerial Ordinance That Designates the Standard That Must Be Observed by Those
Who Use Agricultural Chemicals (Ordinance No.5 of 2003 by the Ministry of
Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries and the Ministry of the Environment)
VI. Cultivation
management
56 Environmental
conservation
Weighing and preparing only the required amount of
agricultural chemicals in a place where no contamination may
be caused to the surrounding environment, and appropriately
cleaning the weighing device after use
- Ministerial Order to Provide Standards Which Users of Agricultural Chemicals Must
Comply With (Ordinance No.5 of 2003 by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and
Fisheries and the Ministry of the Environment)
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Category Number Field Activities Acts and Regulations Related to the Activities
VI. Cultivation
management
57 Environmental
conservation
Prevention of the influence on crops and residents in
surrounding areas during the application of agricultural
chemicals
- Ministerial Order to Provide Standards Which Users of Agricultural Chemicals Must
Comply With (Ordinance No.5 of 2003 by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and
Fisheries and the Ministry of the Environment)
- Measures to Prevent the Impact of the Spread of Agricultural Chemicals on Crops in
the Surrounding Area (17SHOUAN No. 8282 notified by the Directors-Generals of the
Food Safety and Consumer Affairs Bureau, of the Agricultural Production Bureau, and
of the Management Improvement Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and
Fisheries, dated December 20, 2005)
- Use of Agricultural Chemicals in Residential Areas (25SHOUAN No. 175 notified by
the Director-General of the Food Safety and Consumer Affairs Bureau, Ministry of
Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries and KANSUITAIDOHATSU No. 1304261 by the
Director-General of the Environment Management Bureau, Ministry of the Environment,
dated April 26, 2013)
VI. Cultivation
management
58 Worker safety Checking the labeling information of containers of
agricultural chemicals, and then arranging equipment for safe
operation according to the labeling information, working for
preparation, control and tidying-up, appropriately washing
and drying of garments for pest control, protective gear and so
on, and finally storing them so as to prevent contamination of
others
- Guidelines for the Safety of Farm Work (13SEISAN No. 10312 notified by the
Director-General of the Agricultural Production Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture,
Forestry and Fisheries, dated March 29, 2002)
VI. Cultivation
management
59 Food safety
Environmental
conservation
Inspection of crop protection equipment prior to using
agricultural chemicals, appropriate disposal of residual liquid
after use, sufficient washing of such equipment, and disposal
of washing drainage
- Matters Requiring Attention in the Guidance of the Appropriate Use of Agricultural
Chemicals (18SHOUAN No. 14701 notified by the Directors-General of the Food Safety
and Consumer Affairs Bureau, Agricultural Production Bureau, and Management
Improvement Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, dated March 28,
2007)
VI. Cultivation
management
60 Food safety Keeping and storing records of use of agricultural chemicals - Ministerial Order to Provide Standards Which Users of Agricultural Chemicals Must
Comply With (Ordinance No.5 of 2003 by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and
Fisheries and the Ministry of the Environment)
- Norm of Agricultural Production Activities Harmonizing with the Environment
(16SEISAN No. 8377 notified by the Director-General of the Agricultural Production
Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, dated March 31, 2005)
Tea 12/13
Category Number Field Activities Acts and Regulations Related to the Activities
VI. Cultivation
management
61 Food safety
Environmental
conservation
Worker safety
Storage and inventory management of agricultural chemicals
in consideration of food safety e.g. prohibition of transfer
between containers and installation of locks to prevent
mischief, environmental conservation e.g. measures to prevent
leaking, and worker safety e.g. indication of poisonous and
deleterious substances and hazardous materials, and ensuring
of air permeability
- Poisonous and Deleterious Substances Control Act (Act No. 303 of 1950)
- Fire Service Act (Act No. 186 of 1948)
VI. Cultivation
management
62 Food safety Provision of instructions for proper use of agricultural
chemicals and validation of such use by the person
responsible for agricultural chemicals
- Food Sanitation Act (Act No. 233 of 1947)
- Agricultural Chemicals Regulation Act (Act No. 82 of 1948)
VI. Cultivation
management
63 Food safety
Environmental
conservation
Implementation of measures to destroy weed seeds and
hazardous microbes through the maintenance of fermentation
at appropriate temperatures for appropriate periods in
compost production, and appropriate application of compost
- Basic Policy for Promotion of the Use of Livestock Manure (published by the Ministry
of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries on April 30, 2020)
VI. Cultivation
management
64 Food safety
Environmental
conservation
Confirmation of the safety of fertilizers and other materials
and their ingredients by comprehension of their raw materials
and manufacture processes, and formulation of a plan for their
use in consideration of food safety and environmental
conservation
- Soil Fertility Enhancement Act (Act No. 34 of 1984)
VI. Cultivation
management
65 Environmental
conservation
Formulation of a plan for fertilizers application based on the
results of soil diagnosis, the quantity and the ways of the
application indicated in the application standards of
prefectural government or in cultivation calendar of JA, and
implementation of the application based on the plan
- Basic Policy on the Improvement of Soil Productivity (published by the Ministry of
Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries on October 16, 2008)
- Norm of Agricultural Production Activities Harmonizing with the Environment
(16SEISAN No. 8377 notified by the Director-General of the Agricultural Production
Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, dated March 31, 2005)
VI. Cultivation
management
66 Farm
management
Keeping and storing the records of use of fertilizers and other
materials
- Norm of Agricultural Production Activities Harmonizing with the Environment
(16SEISAN No. 8377 notified by the Director-General of the Agricultural Production
Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, dated March 31, 2005)
VI. Cultivation
management
67 Food safety
Environmental
conservation
Worker safety
Storage and inventory management of fertilizers and other
materials in consideration of food safety e.g. prevention of
cross-contamination through contact with immature compost
and of contact with agricultural products, environmental
conservation e.g. prevention of leakage to the environment,
and worker safety e.g. prevention of collapse/fall, heat
generation/ignition and explosion
- Norm of Agricultural Production Activities Harmonizing with the Environment
(16SEISAN No. 8377 notified by the Director-General of the Agricultural Production
Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, dated March 31, 2005)
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[Provisional translation : Original text is in Japanese]
Activities in the Guideline (Feed Crops)
Category Number Field Activities Acts and Regulations Related to the Activities
I. Overall
management
structure
1 Farm
management
Clarifying, sorting-out and documentation, if necessary, of
basic information required for farm management (the name of
items for cultivation and the name and location of the farm
and its facilities and so on)
I. Overall
management
structure
2 Farm
management
Establishment of an organizational structure, determination
and dissemination of the scope of responsibilities and
responsible persons, and development of a structure to
improve the abilities of the responsible persons
- Modernization of Family Farm Management through Dissemination and Promotion of
Agreement on Family Farm Management (7KOUKAI-B No. 103 notified by the
Director-Generals of the Agricultural Structure Improvement Bureau and Agricultural
Production Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, dated February 7,
1995)
I. Overall
management
structure
3 Farm
management
Clarification of requirements concerning the continuous
improvement of food safety, environmental conservation,
worker safety, protection of human rights, and farm
management, which are required for agricultural practices,
and formulation and dissemination of policies in light of such
requirements
I. Overall
management
structure
4 Farm
management
Determination of farm rules, operation based on such rules,
checking of the implementation situation, and implementation
of review as required, in order to put farm management into
practice according to this Guideline
II. Overall
production
structure
5 Farm
management
Submission of advance notifications when selling feed or
manufacturing feed for the purpose of sale
- Act on Safety Assurance and Quality Improvement of Feeds (Act No. 35 of 1953)
II. Overall
production
structure
6 Farm
management
Protection and utilization of intellectual property, including
appropriate use of the seeds and seedlings of registered
varieties
- Plant Variety Protection and Seed Act (Act No. 83 of 1998)
- Regulation for Enforcement of the Plant Variety Protection and Seed Act (Order No. 83
of 1998 by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries)
- Patent Act (Act No. 121 of 1959)
- Trademark Act (Act No. 127 of 1959)
- Act on Protection of Names of Specific Agricultural, Forestry and Fishery Products and
Foodstuffs (Act No. 84 of 2014)
Feed Crops 1/15
Category Number Field Activities Acts and Regulations Related to the Activities
II. Overall
production
structure
7 Farm
management
Formulation of a production plan based on the policies of
farm management, keeping the records of agricultural work
conducted, evaluation of the actual results against the plan,
and reflection of such results in the succeeding plan as
required
II. Overall
production
structure
8 Farm
management
Keeping and storing records after determining their details
necessary for validation of farm management and their
retention period
- Act on Safety Assurance and Quality Improvement of Feeds (Act No. 35 of 1953)
III. Risk
management
9 Food safety Implementation of hazard analysis in relation to food safety
(also covering food quality) on the basis of basic farm
information and the principles of HACCP in Codex
Alimentarius, and establishment, implementation, verification,
and review of measures based on the farm rules to
prevent/reduce contamination caused by those hazards that are
considered to pose high food-safety risks
- Matters Requiring Attention in the Installation and Management of Large-Scale Drying,
Preparation and Storage Facilities (5NOUSAN No. 6517 notified by the Director-
General of the Agricultural Production Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and
Fisheries, dated October 26, 1993)
- Act on Safety Assurance and Quality Improvement of Feeds (Act No. 35 of 1953)
- Establishment of the Guidelines of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) for Feeds and
Feed Additives (27SHOUAN No. 6399 notified by the Director-General of the Food
Safety and Consumer Affairs Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries,
dated June 17, 2015)
- Chemical Hazards in Food or Feed of High Priority (published by the Ministry of
Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries on January 8, 2016)
- Microbiological Hazards in Food of High Priority (published by the Ministry of
Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries on December 26, 2016)
- General Principles of Food Hygiene (CXC 1-1969)
- Codex General Standard for Contaminants and Toxins in Food and Feed (CXS 193-
1995)
Feed Crops 2/15
Category Number Field Activities Acts and Regulations Related to the Activities
III. Risk
management
10 Worker safety Implementation of risk assessment after identifying hazards
concerning worker safety based on basic farm information,
and establishment, implementation, verification, and review of
measures based on the farm rules to reduce/eliminate those
risks associated with items evaluated as posing high risks
- Guideline for the Safety of Farm Work (13SEISAN No. 10312 notified by the Director-
General of the Agricultural Production Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and
Fisheries, dated March 29, 2002)
- Industrial Safety and Health Act (Act No. 57 of 1972)
- Basic Guidelines for Responses and Business Continuity at the Time of Novel
Coronavirus Disease in Agriculture (2SEISAN No. 388 notified by the Director-General
of the Agricultural Production Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries,
dated May 22, 2020)
- Supplemental Details to the Basic Guideline on Responses to Persons Newly Infected
with the Novel Coronavirus and on Business Continuity in light of Heatstroke Prevention
Action in 2020 (2SEISAN No. 454 and 2SEICHIKU No. 395 notified by the Directors
of the Technology and Extension Division, Agricultural Production Bureau and of the
Livestock Industry Policy Planning Division, Livestock Industry Department,
Agricultural Production Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, dated
June 4, 2020)
III. Risk
management
11 Environmental
conservation
Implementation of risk assessment after identifying factors
causing environmental burden based on basic farm
information, implementation of risk evaluation, and
establishment, implementation, verification, and review of
measures based on the farm rules to reduce/eliminate those
risks associated with items evaluated as posing high risks
- Air Pollution Control Act (Act No. 97 of 1968)
- Water Pollution Prevention Act (Act No. 138 of 1970)
- Act to Prevent Soil Contamination on Agricultural Land (Act No. 139 of 1970)
- Soil Contamination Countermeasures Act (Act No. 53 of 2002)
- Basic Act on Biodiversity (Act No. 58 of 2008)
III. Risk
management
12 Farm
management
Management of the labels of products to be shipped, and
storage of agricultural product shipment records linked with
harvest records and other records including those associated
with farm management
- Act on Safety Assurance and Quality Improvement of Feeds (Act No. 35 of 1953)
III. Risk
management
13 Farm
management
Appropriate storage, sale, or disposal of rice for designated
use and crops for feed use
- Act on Stabilization of Supply, Demand and Prices of Staple Food (Act No. 113 of
1994)
- Ministerial Ordinance for Establishment of Matters Requiring Attention With Which
Business Operators Engaged in Shipment and Sale of Rice Must Comply (Ordinance No.
63 of 2009 by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries)
- Act on Safety Assurance and Quality Improvement of Feeds (Act No. 35 of 1953)
III. Risk
management
14 Farm
management
Agreement with outside contractors on conformity to
management based on the farm rules in order to ensure the
reliability of process management
Feed Crops 3/15
Category Number Field Activities Acts and Regulations Related to the Activities
III. Risk
management
15 Farm
management
Establishment of method on evaluation and selection of
suppliers of materials and so on in securing food safety, and
service providers including laboratories, and then selecting
those suppliers and service providers
III. Risk
management
16 Farm
management
Establishment and implementation of a procedure to handle
complaints and violations of the farm rules, and keeping and
storing a record
IV. Human
resources
17 Protection of
human rights
Establishment and implementation of management methods
concerning the prevention of human-rights infringement in the
employment/work environment
- Labor Standards Act (Act No. 49 of 1947)
- Act on General Promotion of Labor Policies and Stable Employment of Workers, and
Enhancement of Working Life Etc. (Act No. 132 of 1966)
- Employment Security Act (Act No. 141 of 1947)
- Act on Ensuring Equal Opportunity and Treatment of Men and Women in Employment
(Act No. 113 of 1972)
IV. Human
resources
18 Protection of
human rights
Development of an environment for coordination in case of
employment of foreign nationals such as technical intern
trainees
- Ensuring the Working Conditions of Technical Intern Trainees in Agricultural Fields
(Notification of 2013 by the Director of the Young Farmers and Women Division,
Management Improvement Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries)
- Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act (Cabinet Order No. 319 of 1951)
- Ministerial Ordinance to Provide for Criteria Pursuant to Article 7, Paragraph (1), Item
(ii) of the Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act (Ordinance No. 16 of 1990
by the Ministry of Justice)
- Act on Proper Technical Intern Training and Protection of Technical Intern Trainees
(Act No. 89 of 2016)
- Act on General Promotion of Labor Policies and Stable Employment of Workers, and
Working Life Etc. (Act No. 132 of 1966)
- Guidelines for Employers to Improve the Management of Employment of Foreign
Workers (Public Notice No. 276 of 2007 issued by the Ministry of Health, Labour and
Welfare)
IV. Human
resources
19 Protection of
human rights
Implementation of family farm management based on
sufficient discussions among the family members
- Modernization of Family Farm Management through Dissemination and Promotion of
Agreement on Family Farm Management (7KOUKAI-B No. 103 notified by the
Director-Generals of the Agricultural Structure Improvement Bureau and Agricultural
Production Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, dated February 7,
1995)
Feed Crops 4/15
Category Number Field Activities Acts and Regulations Related to the Activities
IV. Human
resources
20 Protection of
human rights
Complying with working condition and exchanging views
between employer and employee concerning working
condition, working environment, worker safety, and so on
- Labor Standards Act (Act No. 49 of 1947)
- Industrial Safety and Health Act (Act No. 57 of 1972)
- Labor Union Act (Act No. 174 of 1949)
- Labor Contract Act (Act No. 128 of 2007)
IV. Human
resources
21 Farm
management
Provision of education and training in order for workers to
acquire necessary competence
- Industrial Safety and Health Act (Act No. 57 of 1972)
IV. Human
resources
22 Protection of
human rights
Farm
management
Implementation of the procedure to establish workers'
compensation insurance to protect workers engaged in
agricultural work in the case where they suffer injuries or
diseases due to their work
- Industrial Accident Compensation Insurance Act (Act No. 50 of 1947)
- Labor Standards Act (Act No. 49 of 1947)
- Guidelines for the Safety of Farm Work (13SEISAN No. 10312 notified by the
Director-General of the Agricultural Production Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture,
Forestry and Fisheries, dated March 29, 2002)
IV. Human
resources
23 Farm
management
Subscription of insurance for the maintenance and continuity
of agricultural production in preparation for disasters and
other similar events
- Guidelines for the Safety of Farm Work (13SEISAN No. 10312 notified by the
Director-General of the Agricultural Production Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture,
Forestry and Fisheries, dated March 29, 2002)
- Product Liability Act (Act No. 85 of 1994)
- Agricultural Insurance Act (Act No. 185 of 1947)
IV. Human
resources
24 Farm
management
Appropriate facility management and clarification of the
allocation of responsibilities between facility managers and
operators
- Industrial Safety and Health Act (Act No. 57 of 1972)
- Guideline on the Safety of Agricultural Work (13SEISAN No. 10312 notified by the
Director-General of the Agricultural Production Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture,
Forestry and Fisheries, dated March 29, 2002)
- Matters Requiring Attention in the Installation and Management of Large-Scale Drying,
Preparation and Storage Facilities (5NOUSAN No. 6517 notified by the Director-
General of the Agricultural Production Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and
Fisheries, dated October 26, 1993)
IV. Human
resources
25 Worker safety Provision of training to enable workers engaged in machine
operation, work in high places, spraying agricultural
chemicals, or other similar work, which is dangerous if not
performed properly, in order to acquire necessary abilities or
qualifications
- Industrial Safety and Health Act (Act No. 57 of 1972)
- Guidelines for the Safety of Farm Work (13SEISAN No. 10312 notified by the
Director-General of the Agricultural Production Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture,
Forestry and Fisheries, dated March 29, 2002)
IV. Human
resources
26 Worker safety Wearing and maintenance of clothing and protective gear for
safe operations
- Industrial Safety and Health Act (Act No. 57 of 1972)
- Guidelines for the Safety of Farm Work (13SEISAN No. 10312 notified by the
Director-General of the Agricultural Production Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture,
Forestry and Fisheries, dated March 29, 2002)
Feed Crops 5/15
Category Number Field Activities Acts and Regulations Related to the Activities
IV. Human
resources
27 Worker safety Establishment of accident response procedures covering the
arrangement of clean water and first-aid boxes and means of
communication, and familiarization of workers engaged in
agricultural work and other relevant persons with such
procedures
- Basic Guidelines for Response and Business Continuity at the Time of Novel
Coronavirus Disease in Agriculture (2SEISAN No. 388 notified by the Director-General
of the Agricultural Production Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries,
dated May 22, 2020)
- Guidelines for the Safety of Farm Work (13SEISAN No. 10312 notified by the
Director-General of the Agricultural Production Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture,
Forestry and Fisheries, dated March 29, 2002)
- Industrial Safety and Health Act (Act No. 57 of 1972)
- Ordinance on Industrial Safety and Health (Ordinance No. 32 of 1972 by the Ministry
of Labour)
V. Management
resources
28 Farm
management
Establishment of rule in entering the farm on food safety,
hygiene control, worker safety, and environmental
consideration, and informing of it persons entering the farm
(including visitors) and asking them for complying, in order to
prevent contamination and accident associated with
agricultural products
- Food Sanitation Act (Act No. 233 of 1947)
- Guideline on Control and Management Standards to Be Implemented by Food Business
Operators (SHOKUANHATSU No. 0227012 notified by the Director-General of the
Department of Food Safety, Pharmaceutical and Food Safety Bureau, Ministry of Health,
Labour and Welfare, dated February 27, 2004)
- Basic Guidelines for Response and Business Continuity at the Time of Novel
Coronavirus Disease in Agriculture (2SEISAN No. 388 notified by the Director-General
of the Agricultural Production Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries,
dated May 22, 2020)
- Supplemental Details to the Basic Guideline on Responses to Persons Newly Infected
with the Novel Coronavirus and on Business Continuity in light of Heatstroke Prevention
Action in 2020 (2SEISAN No. 454 and 2SEICHIKU No. 395 notified by the Directors
of the Technology and Extension Division, Agricultural Production Bureau and of the
Livestock Industry Policy Planning Division, Livestock Industry Department,
Agricultural Production Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, dated
June 4, 2020)
- Industrial Safety and Health Act (Act No. 57 of 1972)
Feed Crops 6/15
Category Number Field Activities Acts and Regulations Related to the Activities
V. Management
resources
29 Food safety
Farm
management
For hygiene management, securing of clean hand-washing
equipment and toilet at places easily accessible from the farm
and its facilities
- Food Sanitation Act (Act No. 233 of 1947)
- Guideline on Control and Management Standards to Be Implemented by Food Business
Operators (SHOKUANHATSU No. 0227012 notified by the Director-General of the
Department of Food Safety, Pharmaceutical and Food Safety Bureau, Ministry of Health,
Labour and Welfare, dated February 27, 2004)
- Basic Guidelines for Response and Business Continuity at the Time of Novel
Coronavirus Disease in Agriculture (2SEISAN No. 388 notified by the Director-General
of the Agricultural Production Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries,
dated May 22, 2020)
- Supplemental Details to the Basic Guideline on Responses to Persons Newly Infected
with the Novel Coronavirus and on Business Continuity in light of Heatstroke Prevention
Action in 2020 (2SEISAN No. 454 and 2SEICHIKU No. 395 notified by the Directors
of the Technology and Extension Division, Agricultural Production Bureau and of the
Livestock Industry Policy Planning Division, Livestock Industry Department,
Agricultural Production Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, dated
June 4, 2020)
- Industrial Safety and Health Act (Act No. 57 of 1972)
V. Management
resources
30 Food safety Evaluation of the possibility of soil contamination caused by
hazards such as the farm and its surroundings (soil, sewage,
and so on), waste and materials, and of the possibility of
contamination of agricultural products attributable to hazards
in the soil, and implementation of measures based on the
result of evaluation
- Food Sanitation Act (Act No. 233 of 1947)
- Act to Prevent Soil Contamination on Agricultural Land (Act No. 139 of 1970)
- Soil Contamination Countermeasures Act (Act No. 53 of 2002)
- Guideline on Control and Management Standards to Be Implemented by Food Business
Operators (SHOKUANHATSU No. 0227012 notified by the Director-General of the
Department of Food Safety, Pharmaceutical and Food Safety Bureau, Ministry of Health,
Labour and Welfare, dated February 27, 2004)
Feed Crops 7/15
Category Number Field Activities Acts and Regulations Related to the Activities
V. Management
resources
31 Food safety Implementation of heavy metal reduction measures as
necessary, such as flooding management for about three
weeks around ear emergence, based on heavy metal data
associated with the past rice harvest and production
environment, and validation of their effects
- Act on Safety Assurance and Quality Improvement of Feeds (Act No. 35 of 1953)
- Maximum Residue Limits for Pesticides and Maximum Levels for Contaminants in
Feed Commodities (63CHIKU-B No. 2050 notified by the Director-General of the
Livestock Industry Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, dated
October 14, 1988)
- Development of an Implementation Guideline for Reduction of Cadmium
Concentration in Rice (23SHOUAN No. 981 and 23SEISAN No. 3215 notified by the
Directors-Generals of the Food Safety and Consumer Affairs Bureau and Agricultural
Production Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, dated August 4,
2011)
- Technical Manual for Measures to Control Cadmium Absorption in Paddy Rice
(prepared by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, and the National
Institute for Agro-Environmental Sciences in March 2005)
- Act to Prevent Soil Contamination on Agricultural Land (Act No. 139 of 1970)
V. Management
resources
32 Farm
management
Implementation of measures to reduce soil erosion and of soil
management Tsuchi-zukuri through, for example, utilization
of organic material such as compost
- Basic Guideline on Soil Fertility Enhancement (published by the Ministry of
Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries on October 16, 2008)
- Norm of Agricultural Production Activities Harmonizing with the Environment
(16SEISAN No. 8377 notified by the Director-General of the Agricultural Production
Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, dated March 31, 2005)
V. Management
resources
33 Environmental
conservation
Proper soil management through, for example, Tsuchi-zukuri - Basic Guideline on Soil Fertility Enhancement (published by the Ministry of
Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries on October 16, 2008)
- Norm of Agricultural Production Activities Harmonizing with the Environment
(16SEISAN No. 8377 notified by the Director-General of the Agricultural Production
Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, dated March 31, 2005)
- Basic Policy for Promotion of the Use of Livestock Manure (published by the Ministry
of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries on April 30, 2020)
V. Management
resources
34 Food safety Checking the source of the water used, evaluation of the
safety of agricultural products in relation to hazards contained
in the water, and implementation of measures based on
evaluation results
- Basic Environment Act (Act No. 91 of 1993)
- Environmental Quality Standards for Water Pollution (Public Notice of No. 59 of 1971
issued by the Ministry of the Environment)
- Environmental Quality Standards for Groundwater Pollution (Public Notice No. 10 of
1997 issued by the Ministry of the Environment)
V. Management
resources
35 Environmental
conservation
Management of drainage including nutrients contained in
drainage coming from farm and its facilities to handle
agricultural products, plant residues contained in drainage,
cleaning garbage and so on
- Waste Management and Public Cleansing Act (Act No. 137 of 1970)
- Norm of Agricultural Production Activities Harmonizing with the Environment
(16SEISAN No. 8377 notified by the Director-General of the Agricultural Production
Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, dated March 31, 2005)
Feed Crops 8/15
Category Number Field Activities Acts and Regulations Related to the Activities
V. Management
resources
36 Environmental
conservation
Implementation of measures to prevent the drainage of muddy
water after the puddling of paddy fields
- Basic Guideline on Soil Fertility Enhancement (published by the Ministry of
Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries on October 16, 2008)
- Norm of Agricultural Production Activities Harmonizing with the Environment
(16SEISAN No. 8377 notified by the Director-General of the Agricultural Production
Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, dated March 31, 2005)
V. Management
resources
37 Food safety Prohibition of the production or sale of feeds and feed
additives that do not comply with applicable standards or
criteria
- Act on Safety Assurance and Quality Improvement of Feeds (Act No. 35 of 1953)
- Ministerial Ordinance on the Specifications and Standards of Feeds and Feed Additives
(Ordinance No. 40 of 1976 by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries)
- Maximum Residue Limits for Pesticides and Maximum Levels for Contaminants in
Feed Commodities (63CHIKU-B No. 2050 notified by the Director-General of the
Livestock Industry Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, dated
October 14, 1988)
- Ministerial Public Announcement Regarding the Designation of Feed Additives (Public
Notice No. 750 dated July 24, 1976)
- Proper Use of Agricultural Chemicals on Rice Plant-Fermented Crude Feed
(1SEICHIKU No. 1504 notified by the Director of the Feed Division, Livestock Industry
Department, Agricultural Production Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and
Fisheries, date January 21, 2020)
- Agricultural Chemicals Regulation Act (Act No. 82 of 1948)
V. Management
resources
38 Food safety Appropriate preparation of feed to prevent degeneration
caused by aerobic deterioration, mold generation, the mixing
of foreign matter, and other similar incidents
- Act on Safety Assurance and Quality Improvement of Feeds (Act No. 35 of 1953)
- Grassland Management Indicators (published by the Agricultural Production Bureau,
Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries in March 2001)
- Grassland Management Indicators (published by the Agricultural Production Bureau,
Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries in March 2003)
- Establishment of Guidelines for Prevention from Contamination of Ruminant Feeds
with Animal-derived Proteins (15SHOUAN No. 1570 notified by the Director-General
of the Food Safety and Consumer Affairs Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and
Fisheries, dated September 16, 2003)
Feed Crops 9/15
Category Number Field Activities Acts and Regulations Related to the Activities
V. Management
resources
39 Food safety Implementation of measures to prevent entry/occurrence of
pests including insects, small animals, birds and fungi and of
measures to prevent mixing foreign matter, poisonous plants,
and so on, in addition to appropriate management of facilities
and equipment to handle agricultural products, including that
for maintenance, inspection and cleaning thereof
- Establishment of the Guidelines of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) for Feeds and
Feed Additives (27SHOUAN No. 6399 notified by the Director-General of the Food
Safety and Consumer Affairs Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries,
dated June 17, 2015)
- Management Guideline for Prevention of Fungus Contamination of Rice (published by
the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries on February 29, 2012)
- Matters Requiring Attention in the Installation and Management of Large-Scale Drying,
Preparation and Storage Facilities (5NOUSAN No. 6517 notified by the Director-
General of the Agricultural Production Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and
Fisheries, dated October 26, 1993)
V. Management
resources
40 Food safety
Farm
management
Implementation of measures to prevent contamination by
foreign matter and the cross-contact of allergens to
agricultural products through those activities including
designation of places for smoking and eating/drinking and
confirmation of common process across the all agricultural
products in the farm
- Establishment of the Guidelines of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) for Feeds and
Feed Additives (27SHOUAN No. 6399 notified by the Director-General of the Food
Safety and Consumer Affairs Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries,
dated June 17, 2015)
- Health Promotion Act (Act No. 103 of 2002)
- Industrial Safety and Health Act (Act No. 57 of 1972)
V. Management
resources
41 Food safety Implementation of appropriate storage, preservation of
agricultural products, and hygiene control in all facilities to
handle agricultural products, including work sites for
preparation/shipment and those facilities for
storage/preservation
- Matters Requiring Attention in the Installation and Management of Large-Scale Drying,
preparation and Storage Facilities (5NOUSAN No. 6517 notified by the Director-
General of the Agricultural Production Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and
Fisheries, dated October 26, 1993)
- Establishment of the Guidelines of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) for Feeds and
Feed Additives (27SHOUAN No. 6399 notified by the Director-General of the Food
Safety and Consumer Affairs Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries,
dated June 17, 2015)
- Management Guideline for Prevention of Fungus Contamination of Rice (published by
the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries on February 29, 2012)
V. Management
resources
42 Food safety
Environmental
conservation
Worker safety
Grasping containers, facility, machinery, devices, and
transport vehicles, and then conducting checking safety
devices, hygienic management, pre-use inspection, and
maintenance after use and appropriate management
- Guidelines for the Safety of Farm Work (13SEISAN No. 10312 notified by the
Director-General of the Agricultural Production Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture,
Forestry and Fisheries, dated March 29, 2002)
- Industrial Safety and Health Act (Act No. 57 of 1972)
- Norm of Agricultural Production Activities Harmonizing with the Environment
(16SEISAN No. 8377 notified by the Director-General of the Agricultural Production
Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, dated March 31, 2005)
- Management Guideline for Prevention of Fungus Contamination of Rice (published by
the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries on February 29, 2012)
Feed Crops 10/15
Category Number Field Activities Acts and Regulations Related to the Activities
V. Management
resources
43 Farm
management
Inspection and calibration of measuring instruments - Measurement Act (Act No. 51 of 1992)
- Management Guideline for Prevention of Fungus Contamination of Rice (published by
the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries on February 29, 2012)
V. Management
resources
44 Food safety Checking i) equipments, packaging containers and so on for
cultivation, harvesting, preparation and transportation, ii)
cleaning tool, and iii) such materials as detergents,
disinfectants, and machinery oil. At the same time,
implementation of appropriate storing, handling, washing and
so on
- Establishment of the Guidelines of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) for Feeds and
Feed Additives (27SHOUAN No. 6399 notified by the Director-General of the Food
Safety and Consumer Affairs Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries,
dated June 17, 2015)
- Management Guideline for Prevention of Fungus Contamination of Rice (published by
the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries on February 29, 2012)
V. Management
resources
45 Worker safety Proper use of machinery, devices, equipments and so on - Guidelines for the Safety of Farm Work (13SEISAN No. 10312 notified by the
Director-General of the Agricultural Production Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture,
Forestry and Fisheries, dated March 29, 2002)
- Matters Requiring Attention According to Individual Agricultural Machinery
(13SEISAN No. 10313 notified by the Director of the Production Material Division,
Agricultural Production Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, dated
March 29, 2002)
- Industrial Safety and Health Act (Act No. 57 of 1972)
V. Management
resources
46 Food safety
Environmental
conservation
Worker safety
Storage of fuels in consideration of food safety e.g. prevention
of contact with agricultural products, environmental
conservation e.g. prevention of leakage to the environment,
and worker safety e.g. prevention of fire
- Fire Service Act (Act No. 186 of 1948)
- Guidelines for the Safety of Farm Work (13SEISAN No. 10312 notified by the
Director-General of the Agricultural Production Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture,
Forestry and Fisheries, dated March 29, 2002)
V. Management
resources
47 Environmental
conservation
Saving unnecessary and inefficient energy consumption in the
use of facilities and machinery
- Norm of Agricultural Production Activities Harmonizing with the Environment
(16SEISAN No. 8377 notified by the Director-General of the Agricultural Production
Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, dated March 31, 2005)
V. Management
resources
48 Food safety
Environmental
conservation
Reducing waste through such activities as recycling organic
matter including crop residues, as well as understanding waste
at the farm, and appropriate sorting/management and disposal
of waste
- Norm of Agricultural Production Activities Harmonizing with the Environment
(16SEISAN No. 8377 notified by the Director-General of the Agricultural Production
Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, dated March 31, 2005)
- Act on the Promotion of Sorted Collection and Recycling of Containers and Packaging
(Act No. 112 of 1995)
- Act on Promotion of Recycling and Related Activities for Treatment of Cyclical Food
Resources (Act No. 116 of 2000)
- Establishment of the Guidelines of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) for Feeds and
Feed Additives (27SHOUAN No. 6399 notified by the Director-General of the Food
Safety and Consumer Affairs Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries,
dated June 17, 2015)
Feed Crops 11/15
Category Number Field Activities Acts and Regulations Related to the Activities
V. Management
resources
49 Environmental
conservation
Keeping things neat and tidy, and cleaning in the farm, and
avoidance of inappropriate treatment/incineration of waste in
agricultural practice
- Waste Management and Public Cleansing Act (Act No. 137 of 1970)
- Order for Enforcement of the Waste Management and Public Cleansing Act (Cabinet
Order No. 300 of 1971)
- Norm of Agricultural Production Activities Harmonizing with the Environment
(16SEISAN No. 8377 notified by the Director-General of the Agricultural Production
Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, dated March 31, 2005)
- Offensive Odor Control Act (Act No. 91 of 1971)
V. Management
resources
50 Environmental
conservation
Consideration for residents in surrounding areas and
implementation of measures in terms of noise, vibration,
offensive odor, and the spread/outflow of smoke, dust, or
harmful substances
- Waste Management and Public Cleansing Act (Act No. 137 of 1970)
- Order for Enforcement of the Waste Management and Public Cleansing Act (Cabinet
Order No. 300 of 1971)
- Norm of Agricultural Production Activities Harmonizing with the Environment
(16SEISAN No. 8377 notified by the Director-General of the Agricultural Production
Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, dated March 31, 2005)
- Offensive Odor Control Act (Act No. 91 of 1971)
V. Management
resources
51 Environmental
conservation
Implementation of measures to prevent damage caused by
wildlife in consideration of biodiversity, including such
efforts as those keeping wildlife away from the farm
- Act on Special Measures for Prevention of Damage Caused by Wildlife in Agriculture,
Forestry, Fisheries and Other Related Industries (Act No. 134 of 2007)
- Basic Guideline for the Implementation of Measures for Prevention of Damage Caused
by Wildlife in Agriculture, Forestry, Fisheries and Other Related Industries (Public
Notice No. 254 of 2008 issued by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries)
VI. Cultivation
management
52 Food safety Obtaining seeds and seedlings from reliable suppliers through
appropriate ways, and storing records concerning the
management of seedling raising and the procurement of seeds
and seedlings
- Regulation for Enforcement of the Plant Variety Protection and Seed Act (Order No. 83
of 1998 by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries)
- Agricultural Chemicals Regulation Act (Act No. 82 of 1948)
- Thorough Prevention of Food Poisoning Caused by Poisonous Plants (2SHOUAN No.
539 and 2SHOKUSAN No. 558-1 notified by the Directors of the Plant Products Safety
Division, Food Safety and Consumer Affairs Bureau and of the Food Industrial
Innovation Division, Food Industry Affairs Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and
Fisheries, dated April 24, 2020)
VI. Cultivation
management
53 Food safety Elimination or segregation of poisonous plants - Grassland Management Indicators (published by the Agricultural Production Bureau,
Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries in May 2006)
VI. Cultivation
management
54 Food safety Avoiding the influence of drift of agricultural chemicals from
neighboring farms
VI. Cultivation
management
55 Environmental
conservation
Development of an environment that discourages the
occurrence of pests and weeds, so-called "prevention"
approaches under IPM
- Practical Guideline on Integrated Pest Management (IPM) (17SHOUAN No. 6260
notified by the Director-General of the Food Safety and Consumer Affairs Bureau,
Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, dated September 30, 2005)
Feed Crops 12/15
Category Number Field Activities Acts and Regulations Related to the Activities
VI. Cultivation
management
56 Environmental
conservation
Decision-making on the necessity of control and its timing
based on the information of the situation of the occurrence of
pests, so-called "decision-making" approaches under IPM
- Practical Guideline on Integrated Pest Management (IPM) (17SHOUAN No. 6260
notified by the Director-General of the Food Safety and Consumer Affairs Bureau,
Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, dated September 30, 2005)
VI. Cultivation
management
57 Environmental
conservation
Control by using various methods that combine agricultural
chemicals and other means of control, so-called "control"
approaches under IPM
- Practical Guideline on Integrated Pest Management (IPM) (17SHOUAN No. 6260
notified by the Director-General of the Food Safety and Consumer Affairs Bureau,
Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, dated September 30, 2005)
VI. Cultivation
management
58 Food safety Compilation of information on agricultural chemicals to be
used, and formulation of an agrochemical use plan to prevent
any violation of standards for use
- Agricultural Chemicals Regulation Act (Act No. 82 of 1948)
VI. Cultivation
management
59 Food safety Appropriate use of agricultural chemicals according to the
agricultural chemical use plan, and implementation of pre-use
confirmation of appropriate method of use including the
concentration level to be used, and spraying method
- Ministerial Order to Provide Standards Which Users of Agricultural Chemicals Must
Comply With (Ordinance No.5 of 2003 by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and
Fisheries and the Ministry of the Environment)
VI. Cultivation
management
60 Environmental
conservation
Weighing and preparing only the required amount of
agricultural chemicals in a place where no contamination may
be caused to the surrounding environment, and appropriately
cleaning the weighing device after use
- Ministerial Order to Provide Standards Which Users of Agricultural Chemicals Must
Comply With (Ordinance No.5 of 2003 by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and
Fisheries and the Ministry of the Environment)
VI. Cultivation
management
61 Environmental
conservation
Prevention of the influence on crops and residents in
surrounding areas during the application of agricultural
chemicals
- Ministerial Order to Provide Standards Which Users of Agricultural Chemicals Must
Comply With (Ordinance No.5 of 2003 by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and
Fisheries and the Ministry of the Environment)
- Measures to Prevent the Impact of the Spread of Agricultural Chemicals on Crops in
the Surrounding Area (17SHOUAN No. 8282 notified by the Directors-Generals of the
Food Safety and Consumer Affairs Bureau, of the Agricultural Production Bureau, and
of the Management Improvement Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and
Fisheries, dated December 20, 2005)
- Use of Agricultural Chemicals in Residential Areas (25SHOUAN No. 175 notified by
the Director-General of the Food Safety and Consumer Affairs Bureau, Ministry of
Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries and KANSUITAIDOHATSU No. 1304261 by the
Director-General of the Environment Management Bureau, Ministry of the Environment,
dated April 26, 2013)
Feed Crops 13/15
Category Number Field Activities Acts and Regulations Related to the Activities
VI. Cultivation
management
62 Worker safety Checking the labeling information of containers of
agricultural chemicals, and then arranging equipment for safe
operation according to the labeling information, working for
preparation, control, and tidying-up, appropriately washing
and drying of garments for pest control, protective gear and so
on, and finally storing them so as to prevent contamination of
others
- Guidelines for the Safety of Farm Work (13SEISAN No. 10312 notified by the
Director-General of the Agricultural Production Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture,
Forestry and Fisheries, dated March 29, 2002)
VI. Cultivation
management
63 Environmental
conservation
Implementation of measures to prevent the drainage of
agricultural chemicals from paddy fields
- Ministerial Order to Provide Standards Which Users of Agricultural Chemicals Must
Comply With (Ordinance No.5 of 2003 by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and
Fisheries and the Ministry of the Environment)
- Matters Requiring Attention in the Guidance of the Appropriate Use of Agricultural
Chemicals (18SHOUAN No. 14701 notified by the Directors-General of the Food Safety
and Consumer Affairs Bureau, Agricultural Production Bureau, and Management
Improvement Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, dated March 28,
2007)
- Thorough Compliance with the Non-Drainage Periods of Agricultural Chemicals Used
for Paddy Fields (23SHOUAN No. 3601 notified by the Director of the Plant Products
Safety Division, Food Safety and Consumer Affairs Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture,
Forestry and Fisheries, dated October 12, 2011)
VI. Cultivation
management
64 Food safety Inspection of crop protection equipment prior to using
agricultural chemicals, appropriate disposal of residual liquid
after use, sufficient washing of such equipment, and disposal
of washing drainage
- Matters Requiring Attention in the Guidance of the Appropriate Use of Agricultural
Chemicals (18SHOUAN No. 14701 notified by the Directors-General of the Food Safety
and Consumer Affairs Bureau, Agricultural Production Bureau, and Management
Improvement Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, dated March 28,
2007)
VI. Cultivation
management
65 Food safety Keeping and storing the records of use of agricultural
chemicals
- Ministerial Order to Provide Standards Which Users of Agricultural Chemicals Must
Comply With (Ordinance No.5 of 2003 by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and
Fisheries and the Ministry of the Environment)
- Norm of Agricultural Production Activities Harmonizing with the Environment
(16SEISAN No. 8377 notified by the Director-General of the Agricultural Production
Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, dated March 31, 2005)
Feed Crops 14/15
Category Number Field Activities Acts and Regulations Related to the Activities
VI. Cultivation
management
66 Food safety
Environmental
conservation
Worker safety
Storage and inventory management of agricultural chemicals
in consideration of food safety e.g. prohibition of transfer
between containers and installation of locks to prevent
mischief, environmental conservation e.g. measures to prevent
leaking, and worker safety e.g. indication of poisonous and
deleterious substances and hazardous materials, and ensuring
of air permeability
- Poisonous and Deleterious Substances Control Act (Act No. 303 of 1950)
- Fire Service Act (Act No. 186 of 1948)
VI. Cultivation
management
67 Food safety Provision of instructions for proper use of agricultural
chemicals and validation of such use by the person
responsible for agricultural chemicals
- Agricultural Chemicals Regulation Act (Act No. 82 of 1948)
VI. Cultivation
management
68 Food safety
Environmental
conservation
Implementation of measures to destroy weed seeds and
hazardous microbes through the maintenance of fermentation
at appropriate temperatures for appropriate periods in
compost production, and appropriate application of compost
- Basic Policy for Promotion of the Use of Livestock Manure (published by the Ministry
of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries on April 30, 2020)
VI. Cultivation
management
69 Food safety
Environmental
conservation
Confirmation of the safety of fertilizers and other materials
and their ingredients by comprehension of their raw materials
and manufacture processes, and formulation of a plan for their
use in consideration of food safety and environmental
conservation
- Soil Fertility Enhancement Act (Act No. 34 of 1984)
VI. Cultivation
management
70 Environmental
conservation
Formulation of a plan for fertilizer application based on the
results of soil diagnosis, the quantity and the ways of the
application indicated in the application standards of
prefectural government or in cultivation calendar of JA, and
implementation of the application based on the plan
- Basic Guideline on Soil Fertility Enhancement (published by the Ministry of
Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries on October 16, 2008)
- Norm of Agricultural Production Activities Harmonizing with the Environment
(16SEISAN No. 8377 notified by the Director-General of the Agricultural Production
Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, dated March 31, 2005)
VI. Cultivation
management
71 Farm
management
Keeping and storing the records of use of fertilizers and other
materials
- Norm of Agricultural Production Activities Harmonizing with the Environment
(16SEISAN No. 8377 notified by the Director-General of the Agricultural Production
Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, dated March 31, 2005)
VI. Cultivation
management
72 Food safety
Environmental
conservation
Worker safety
Storage and inventory management of fertilizers and other
materials in consideration of food safety e.g. prevention of
cross-contamination through contact with immature compost
and of contact with agricultural products, environmental
conservation e.g. prevention of leakage to the environment,
and worker safety e.g. prevention of collapse/fall, heat
generation/ignition and explosion
- Norm of Agricultural Production Activities Harmonizing with the Environment
(16SEISAN No. 8377 notified by the Director-General of the Agricultural Production
Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, dated March 31, 2005)
Feed Crops 15/15
[Provisional translation : Original text is in Japanese]
Activities in the Guideline (Other Non-Food Products)
*In this guideline for "Other Non-Food Products", activities classified in the field "Food safety" are treated as those necessary in terms of "hygiene management."
Category Number Field Activities Acts and Regulations Related to the Activities
I. Overall
management
structure
1 Farm
management
Clarifying, sorting-out and documentation, if necessary, of
basic information required for farm management (the name of
items for cultivation and the name and location of the farm
and its facilities and so on)
I. Overall
management
structure
2 Farm
management
Establishment of an organizational structure, determination
and dissemination of the scope of responsibilities and
responsible persons, and development of a structure to
improve the abilities of the responsible persons
- Modernization of Family Farm Management through Dissemination and Promotion of
Agreement on Family Farm Management (7KOUKAI-B No. 103 notified by the
Director-Generals of the Agricultural Structure Improvement Bureau and Agricultural
Production Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, dated February 7,
1995)
I. Overall
management
structure
3 Farm
management
Clarification of requirements concerning the continuous
improvement of hygiene management, environmental
conservation, worker safety, protection of human rights, and
farm management, which are required for agricultural
practices, and formulation and dissemination of policies in
light of such requirements
I. Overall
management
structure
4 Farm
management
Adoption of farm rules, and based on the rules, checking the
situation in operation and implementation, and reviewing if
required, in order to put farm management into practice
according to the Guideline
II. Overall
production
structure
5 Farm
management
Protection and utilization of intellectual property, including
appropriate use of the seeds and seedlings of registered
varieties
- Plant Variety Protection and Seed Act (Act No. 83 of 1998)
- Regulation for Enforcement of the Plant Variety Protection and Seed Act (Order No. 83
of 1998 by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries)
- Patent Act (Act No. 121 of 1959)
- Trademark Act (Act No. 127 of 1959)
- Act on Protection of Names of Specific Agricultural, Forestry and Fishery Products and
Foodstuffs (Act No. 84 of 2014)
Other Non-Food Products 1/12
Category Number Field Activities Acts and Regulations Related to the Activities
II. Overall
production
structure
6 Farm
management
Formulation of a production plan based on the policies of
farm management, keeping the records of agricultural work
conducted, evaluation of the actual results against the plan,
and reflection of such results in the succeeding plan as
required
II. Overall
production
structure
7 Farm
management
Keeping and storing records after determining their details
necessary for validation of farm management and their
retention period
III. Risk
management
8 Food safety Implementation of hazard analysis in relation to the assurance
of safe quality on the basis of basic farm information and the
principles of HACCP in Codex Alimentarius, and
establishment, implementation, verification, and review of
measures based on the farm rules to prevent/reduce
contamination caused by those hazards that are considered to
pose high risks to the assurance of safe quality
- General Principles of Food Hygiene (CXC 1-1969)
III. Risk
management
9 Worker safety Implementation of risk assessment after identifying hazards
concerning worker safety based on basic farm information,
and establishment, implementation, verification, and review of
measures based on the farm rules to reduce/eliminate those
risks associated with items evaluated as posing high risks
- Guidelines for the Safety of Farm Work (13SEISAN No. 10312 notified by the
Director-General of the Agricultural Production Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture,
Forestry and Fisheries, dated March 29, 2002)
- Industrial Safety and Health Act (Act No. 57 of 1972)
- Basic Guideline for Response and Business Continuity at the Time of Novel
Coronavirus Disease in Agriculture (2SEISAN No. 388 notified by the Director-General
of the Agricultural Production Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries,
dated May 22, 2020)
- Supplemental Details to the Basic Guideline on Responses to Persons Newly Infected
with the Novel Coronavirus and on Business Continuity in light of Heatstroke Prevention
Action in 2020 (2SEISAN No. 454 and 2SEICHIKU No. 395 notified by the Directors
of the Technology and Extension Division, Agricultural Production Bureau and of the
Livestock Industry Policy Planning Division, Livestock Industry Department,
Agricultural Production Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, dated
June 4, 2020)
III. Risk
management
10 Environmental
conservation
Implementation of risk assessment after identifying factors
causing an environmental burden based on basic farm
information, and establishment, implementation, verification,
and review of measures based on the farm rules to
reduce/eliminate those risks associated with items evaluated
as posing high risks
- Air Pollution Control Act (Act No. 97 of 1968)
- Water Pollution Prevention Act (Act No. 138 of 1970)
- Act to Prevent Soil Contamination on Agricultural Land (Act No. 139 of 1970)
- Soil Contamination Countermeasures Act (Act No. 53 of 2002)
- Basic Act on Biodiversity (Act No. 58 of 2008)
Other Non-Food Products 2/12
Category Number Field Activities Acts and Regulations Related to the Activities
III. Risk
management
11 Farm
management
Management of the labels of products to be shipped, and
storage of agricultural product shipment records linked with
harvest records and other records including those associated
with farm management
III. Risk
management
12 Farm
management
Agreement with outside contractors on conformity to
management based on the farm rules in order to ensure the
reliability of process management
III. Risk
management
13 Farm
management
Establishment of method on evaluation and selection of
suppliers of materials and so on in assuring safe quality, and
service providers including laboratories and then selecting
those suppliers and service providers
III. Risk
management
14 Farm
management
Establishment and implementation of a procedure to handle
complaints and violations of the farm rules, and keeping and
storing a record
- Product Liability Act (Act No. 85 of 1994)
IV. Human
resources
15 Protection of
human rights
Establishment and implementation of management method
concerning the prevention of human-rights infringement in
employment/work environment
- Labor Standards Act (Act No. 49 of 1947)
- Act on General Promotion of Labor Policies and Stable Employment of Workers, and
Enhancement of Working Life, Etc. (Act No. 132 of 1966)
- Employment Security Act (Act No. 141 of 1947)
- Act on Ensuring Equal Opportunity and Treatment of Men and Women in Employment
(Act No. 113 of 1972)
IV. Human
resources
16 Protection of
human rights
Development of an environment for coordination in case of
employment of foreign nationals such as technical intern
trainees
- Ensuring the Working Conditions of Technical Intern Trainees in Agricultural Fields
(Notification of 2013 by the Director of the Young Farmers and Women Division,
Management Improvement Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries)
- Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act (Cabinet Order No. 319 of 1951)
- Ministerial Ordinance to Provide for Criteria Pursuant to Article 7, Paragraph (1), Item
(ii) of the Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act (Ordinance No. 16 of 1990
by the Ministry of Justice)
- Act on Proper Technical Intern Training and Protection of Technical Intern Trainees
(Act No. 89 of 2016)
- Act on General Promotion of Labor Policies and Stable Employment of Workers, and
Enhancement of Working Life Etc. (Act No. 132 of 1966)
- Guidelines for Employers to Improve the Management of Employment of Foreign
Workers (Public Notice of the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare No.276 of 2007)
Other Non-Food Products 3/12
Category Number Field Activities Acts and Regulations Related to the Activities
IV. Human
resources
17 Protection of
human rights
Implementation of family farm management based on
sufficient discussions among the family members
- Modernization of Family Farm Management through Dissemination and Promotion of
Agreement on Family Farm Management (7KOUKAI-B No. 103 notified by the
Director-Generals of the Agricultural Structure Improvement Bureau and Agricultural
Production Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, dated February 7,
1995)
IV. Human
resources
18 Protection of
human rights
Complying with working condition and exchanging views
between employer and employee concerning working
condition, working environment, worker safety, and so on
- Labor Standards Act (Act No. 49 of 1947)
- Industrial Safety and Health Act (Act No. 57 of 1972)
- Labor Union Act (Act No. 174 of 1949)
- Labor Contract Act (Act No. 128 of 2007)
IV. Human
resources
19 Farm
management
Provision of education and training in order for workers to
acquire necessary competence
- Industrial Safety and Health Act (Act No. 57 of 1972)
IV. Human
resources
20 Protection of
human rights
Farm
management
Implementation of the procedure to establish workers'
compensation insurance to protect workers engaged in
agricultural work in the case where they suffer injuries or
diseases due to their work
- Industrial Accident Compensation Insurance Act (Act No. 50 of 1947)
- Labor Standards Act (Act No. 49 of 1947)
- Guidelines for the Safety of Farm Work (13SEISAN No. 10312 notified by the
Director-General of the Agricultural Production Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture,
Forestry and Fisheries, dated March 29, 2002)
IV. Human
resources
21 Farm
management
Subscription of insurance for the maintenance and continuity
of agricultural production in preparation for disasters and
other similar events
- Guidelines for the Safety of Farm Work (13SEISAN No. 10312 notified by the
Director-General of the Agricultural Production Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture,
Forestry and Fisheries, dated March 29, 2002)
- Product Liability Act (Act No. 85 of 1994)
- Agricultural Insurance Act (Act No. 185 of 1947)
IV. Human
resources
22 Worker safety Provision of training to enable workers engaged in machine
operation, work in high places, spraying agricultural
chemicals, or other similar work, which is dangerous if not
performed properly, in order to acquire necessary abilities or
qualifications
- Industrial Safety and Health Act (Act No. 57 of 1972)
- Guidelines for the Safety of Farm Work (13SEISAN No. 10312 notified by the
Director-General of the Agricultural Production Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture,
Forestry and Fisheries, dated March 29, 2002)
IV. Human
resources
23 Worker safety Wearing and maintenance of clothing and protective gear for
safe operations
- Industrial Safety and Health Act (Act No. 57 of 1972)
- Guidelines for the Safety of Farm Work (13SEISAN No. 10312 notified by the
Director-General of the Agricultural Production Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture,
Forestry and Fisheries, dated March 29, 2002)
Other Non-Food Products 4/12
Category Number Field Activities Acts and Regulations Related to the Activities
IV. Human
resources
24 Worker safety Establishment of accident response procedures covering the
arrangement of clean water and first-aid boxes and means of
communication, and familiarization of workers engaged in
agricultural work and other relevant persons with such
procedures
- Basic Guideline for Response and Business Continuity at the Time of Novel
Coronavirus Disease in Agriculture (2SEISAN No. 388 notified by the Director-General
of the Agricultural Production Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries,
dated May 22, 2020)
- Guidelines for the Safety of Farm Work (13SEISAN No. 10312 notified by the
Director-General of the Agricultural Production Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture,
Forestry and Fisheries, dated March 29, 2002)
- Industrial Safety and Health Act (Act No. 57 of 1972)
- Ordinance on Industrial Safety and Health (Ordinance No. 32 of 1972 by the Ministry
of Labour)
V. Management
resources
25 Farm
management
Establishment of rule in entering the farm on hygiene control,
worker safety, and environmental consideration, and
informing of it persons entering the farm (including visitors)
and asking them for complying, in order to prevent
contamination and accident associated with agricultural
products
- Basic Guidelines for Response and Business Continuity at the Time of Novel
Coronavirus Disease in Agriculture (2SEISAN No. 388 notified by the Director-General
of the Agricultural Production Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries,
dated May 22, 2020)
- Supplemental Details to the Basic Guideline on Responses to Persons Newly Infected
with the Novel Coronavirus and on Business Continuity in light of Heatstroke Prevention
Action in 2020 (2SEISAN No. 454 and 2SEICHIKU No. 395 notified by the Directors
of the Technology and Extension Division, Agricultural Production Bureau and of the
Livestock Industry Policy Planning Division, Livestock Industry Department,
Agricultural Production Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, dated
June 4, 2020)
- Industrial Safety and Health Act (Act No. 57 of 1972)
V. Management
resources
26 Food safety
Farm
management
For hygiene management, securing of clean hand-washing
equipment and toilet at places easily accessible from the farm
and its facilities
- Basic Guidelines for Response and Business Continuity at the Time of Novel
Coronavirus Disease in Agriculture (2SEISAN No. 388 notified by the Director-General
of the Agricultural Production Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries,
dated May 22, 2020)
- Supplemental Details to the Basic Guideline on Responses to Persons Newly Infected
with the Novel Coronavirus and on Business Continuity in light of Heatstroke Prevention
Action in 2020 (2SEISAN No. 454 and 2SEICHIKU No. 395 notified by the Directors
of the Technology and Extension Division, Agricultural Production Bureau and of the
Livestock Industry Policy Planning Division, Livestock Industry Department,
Agricultural Production Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, dated
June 4, 2020)
- Industrial Safety and Health Act (Act No. 57 of 1972)
Other Non-Food Products 5/12
Category Number Field Activities Acts and Regulations Related to the Activities
V. Management
resources
27 Food safety Evaluation of the possibility of soil contamination caused by
hazards such as the farm and its surroundings (soil, sewage,
and so on), waste and materials, and of the possibility of
contamination of agricultural products attributable to hazards
in the soil, and implementation of measures based on the
result of the evaluation
- Act to Prevent Soil Contamination on Agricultural Land (Act No. 139 of 1970)
- Soil Contamination Countermeasures Act (Act No. 53 of 2002)
V. Management
resources
28 Farm
management
Implementation of measures to reduce soil erosion and of soil
management Tsuchi-zukuri through, for example, utilization
of organic material such as compost
- Basic Guideline on Soil Fertility Enhancement (published by the Ministry of
Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries on October 16, 2008)
- Norm of Agricultural Production Activities Harmonizing with the Environment
(16SEISAN No. 8377 notified by the Director-General of the Agricultural Production
Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, dated March 31, 2005)
V. Management
resources
29 Environmental
conservation
Proper soil management through, for example, Tsuchi-zukuri - Basic Guideline on Soil Fertility Enhancement (published by the Ministry of
Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries on October 16, 2008)
- Norm of Agricultural Production Activities Harmonizing with the Environment
(16SEISAN No. 8377 notified by the Director-General of the Agricultural Production
Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, dated March 31, 2005)
- Basic Policy for Promotion of the Use of Livestock Manure (published by the Ministry
of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries on April 30, 2020)
V. Management
resources
30 Food safety Checking the source of the water used, evaluation of the
safety of agricultural products in relation to hazards contained
in the water, and implementation of measures based on
evaluation results
- Basic Environment Act (Act No. 91 of 1993)
- Environmental Quality Standards for Water Pollution (Public Notice of No. 59 of 1971
issued by the Ministry of the Environment)
- Environmental Quality Standards for Groundwater Pollution (Public Notice No. 10 of
1997 issued by the Ministry of the Environment)
V. Management
resources
31 Environmental
conservation
Management of drainage including nutrients contained in
drainage coming from the farm and its facilities to handle
agricultural products, plant residues contained in drainage,
cleaning garbage and so on
- Waste Management and Public Cleansing Act (Act No. 137 of 1970)
- Norm of Agricultural Production Activities Harmonizing with the Environment
(16SEISAN No. 8377 notified by the Director-General of the Agricultural Production
Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, dated March 31, 2005)
Other Non-Food Products 6/12
Category Number Field Activities Acts and Regulations Related to the Activities
V. Management
resources
32 Food safety Implementation of measures to prevent entrance/ occurrence
of pests including insects, small animals, birds and fungi and
of measures to prevent mixing foreign matter, poisonous
plants and so on, in addition to appropriate management of
facilities and equipment to handle agricultural products,
including that for maintenance, inspection and cleaning
thereof
V. Management
resources
33 Food safety
Farm
management
Implementation of measures to prevent contamination by
foreign matter and the cross-contact of allergens to
agricultural products through those activities including
designation of places for smoking and eating/drinking and
confirmation of common process across the all agricultural
products in the farm
- Health Promotion Act (Act No. 103 of 2002)
- Industrial Safety and Health Act (Act No. 57 of 1972)
- Guideline on Control and Management Standards to Be Implemented by Food Business
Operators (SHOKUANHATSU No. 0227012 notified by the Director-General of the
Department of Food Safety, Pharmaceutical and Food Safety Bureau, Ministry of Health,
Labour and Welfare, dated February 27, 2004)
V. Management
resources
34 Food safety Implementation of appropriate storage, preservation of
agricultural products, and hygiene control in all facilities to
handle agricultural products, including work sites for
preparation/shipment and those facilities for
storage/preservation
V. Management
resources
35 Food safety
Environmental
conservation
Worker safety
Grasping equipments, containers, facility, machinery, devices,
and transport vehicles, and then conducting checking safety
devices, hygienic management, pre-use inspection, and
maintenance after use and appropriate management
- Guidelines for the Safety of Farm Work (13SEISAN No. 10312 notified by the
Director-General of the Agricultural Production Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture,
Forestry and Fisheries, dated March 29, 2002)
- Industrial Safety and Health Act (Act No. 57 of 1972)
- Norm of Agricultural Production Activities That Harmonizing with the Environment
(16SEISAN No. 8377 notified by the Director-General of the Agricultural Production
Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, dated March 31, 2005)
V. Management
resources
36 Farm
management
Inspection and calibration of measuring instruments - Measurement Act (Act No. 51 of 1992)
V. Management
resources
37 Food safety Checking i) equipments, packaging containers and so on for
cultivation, harvesting, preparation and transportation,
ii)cleaning tool, and iii)such materials as detergents,
disinfectants, and machinery oil. At the same time,
implementation of appropriate storing, handling, washing and
so on.
Other Non-Food Products 7/12
Category Number Field Activities Acts and Regulations Related to the Activities
V. Management
resources
38 Worker safety Proper use of machinery, devices, instruments, and so on - Guideline for the Safety of Farm Work (13SEISAN No. 10312 notified by the Director-
General of the Agricultural Production Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and
Fisheries, dated March 29, 2002)
- Matters Requiring Attention According to Individual Agricultural Machinery
(13SEISAN No. 10313 notified by the Director of the Production Material Division,
Agricultural Production Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, dated
March 29, 2002)
- Industrial Safety and Health Act (Act No. 57 of 1972)
V. Management
resources
39 Food safety
Environmental
conservation
Worker safety
Storage of fuels in consideration of hygiene management e.g.
prevention of contact with agricultural products,
environmental conservation e.g. prevention of leakage to the
environment, and worker safety e.g. prevention of fire
- Fire Service Act (Act No. 186 of 1948)
- Guidelines for the Safety of Farm Work (13SEISAN No. 10312 notified by the
Director-General of the Agricultural Production Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture,
Forestry and Fisheries, dated March 29, 2002)
V. Management
resources
40 Environmental
conservation
Saving unnecessary and inefficient energy consumption in the
use of facilities and machinery
- Norm of Agricultural Production Activities Harmonizing with the Environment
(16SEISAN No. 8377 notified by the Director-General of the Agricultural Production
Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, dated March 31, 2005)
V. Management
resources
41 Environmental
conservation
Reducing waste through such activities as recycling organic
matter including crop residues, as well as understanding waste
at the farm, and appropriate sorting/management and disposal
of waste
- Norm of Agricultural Production Activities Harmonizing with the Environment
(16SEISAN No. 8377 notified by the Director-General of the Agricultural Production
Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, dated March 31, 2005)
- Act on the Promotion of Sorted Collection and Recycling of Containers and Packaging
(Act No. 112 of 1995)
- Act on Promotion of Recycling and Related Activities for Treatment of Cyclical Food
Resources (Act No. 116 of 2000)
V. Management
resources
42 Environmental
conservation
Keeping things neat and tidy, and cleaning in the farm, and
avoidance of inappropriate treatment/incineration of waste in
agricultural practice
- Waste Management and Public Cleansing Act (Act No. 137 of 1970)
- Order for Enforcement of the Waste Management and Public Cleansing Act (Cabinet
Order No. 300 of 1971)
- Norm of Agricultural Production Activities Harmonizing with the Environment
(16SEISAN No. 8377 notified by the Director-General of the Agricultural Production
Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, dated March 31, 2005)
- Offensive Odor Control Act (Act No. 91 of 1971)
Other Non-Food Products 8/12
Category Number Field Activities Acts and Regulations Related to the Activities
V. Management
resources
43 Environmental
conservation
Consideration for residents in surrounding areas and
implementation of measures in terms of noise, vibration,
offensive odor, and the spread/outflow of smoke, dust, or
harmful substances
- Waste Management and Public Cleansing Act (Act No. 137 of 1970)
- Order for Enforcement of the Waste Management and Public Cleansing Act (Cabinet
Order No. 300 of 1971)
- Norm of Agricultural Production Activities Harmonizing with the Environment
(16SEISAN No. 8377 notified by the Director-General of the Agricultural Production
Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, dated March 31, 2005)
- Offensive Odor Control Act (Act No. 91 of 1971)
V. Management
resources
44 Environmental
conservation
Implementation of measures to prevent damage caused by
wildlife in consideration of biodiversity, including such
efforts as those keeping wildlife away from the farm
- Act on Special Measures for Prevention of Damage Caused by Wildlife in Agriculture,
Forestry, Fisheries and Other Related Industries (Act No. 134 of 2007)
- Basic Guideline for the Implementation of Measures for Prevention of Damage Caused
by Wildlife in Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries and Other Related Industries (Public
Notice No. 254 of 2008 issued by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries)
VI. Cultivation
management
45 Food safety Obtaining seeds and seedlings from reliable suppliers through
appropriate ways, and storing records concerning nursery
management and the procurement of seeds and seedlings
- Regulation for Enforcement of the Plant Variety Protection and Seed Act (Order No. 83
of 1998 by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries)
- Agricultural Chemicals Regulation Act (Act No. 82 of 1948)
VI. Cultivation
management
46 Food safety Avoiding the influence of drift of agricultural chemicals from
neighboring farms
VI. Cultivation
management
47 Environmental
conservation
Development of an environment that discourages the
occurrence of pests and weeds, so-called "prevention"
approaches under IPM
- Practical Guideline on Integrated Pest Management (IPM) (17SHOUAN No. 6260
notified by the Director-General of the Food Safety and Consumer Affairs Bureau,
Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, dated September 30, 2005)
VI. Cultivation
management
48 Environmental
conservation
Decision-making on the necessity of control and its timing
based on the information of the situation of the occurrence of
pests, and weeds, so-called "decision-making" approaches
under IPM
- Practical Guideline on Integrated Pest Management (IPM) (17SHOUAN No. 6260
notified by the Director-General of the Food Safety and Consumer Affairs Bureau,
Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, dated September 30, 2005)
VI. Cultivation
management
49 Environmental
conservation
Control by using various methods that combine agricultural
chemicals and other means of control, so-called "control"
approaches under IPM
- Practical Guideline on Integrated Pest Management (IPM) (17SHOUAN No. 6260
notified by the Director-General of the Food Safety and Consumer Affairs Bureau,
Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, dated September 30, 2005)
VI. Cultivation
management
50 Food safety Compilation of information on agricultural chemicals to be
used, and formulation of an agrochemical use plan to prevent
any violation of standards for use
- Agricultural Chemicals Regulation Act (Act No. 82 of 1948)
Other Non-Food Products 9/12
Category Number Field Activities Acts and Regulations Related to the Activities
VI. Cultivation
management
51 Food safety Appropriate use of agricultural chemicals according to the
agricultural chemical use plan, and implementation of pre-use
confirmation of appropriate method of use including the
concentration level to be used, and spraying method
- Ministerial Order to Provide Standards Which Users of Agricultural Chemicals Must
Comply With (Ordinance No.5 of 2003 by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and
Fisheries and the Ministry of the Environment)
VI. Cultivation
management
52 Environmental
conservation
Weighing and preparing only the required amount of
agricultural chemicals in a place where no contamination may
be caused to the surrounding environment, and appropriately
cleaning the weighing device after use
- Ministerial Order to Provide Standards Which Users of Agricultural Chemicals Must
Comply With (Ordinance No.5 of 2003 by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and
Fisheries and the Ministry of the Environment)
VI. Cultivation
management
53 Environmental
conservation
Prevention of the influence on crops and residents in
surrounding areas during the application of agricultural
chemicals
- Ministerial Order to Provide Standards Which Users of Agricultural Chemicals Must
Comply With (Ordinance No.5 of 2003 by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and
Fisheries and the Ministry of the Environment)
- Measures to Prevent the Impact of the Spread of Agricultural Chemicals on Crops in
the Surrounding Area (17SHOUAN No. 8282 notified by the Directors-Generals of the
Food Safety and Consumer Affairs Bureau, of the Agricultural Production Bureau, and
of the Management Improvement Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and
Fisheries, dated December 20, 2005)
- Use of Agricultural Chemicals in Residential Areas (25SHOUAN No. 175 notified by
the Director-General of the Food Safety and Consumer Affairs Bureau, Ministry of
Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries and KANSUITAIDOHATSU No. 1304261 by the
Director-General of the Environment Management Bureau, Ministry of the
Environment, dated April 26, 2013)
VI. Cultivation
management
54 Worker safety Checking the labeling information of containers of
agricultural chemicals and so on, and then arranging
equipment for safe operations according to the labeling
information, working for preparation, control, and tidying-up,
appropriately washing and drying of garments for pest
control, protective gear and so on, and finally storing them so
as to prevent contamination of others
- Guideline for the Safety of Farm Work (13SEISAN No. 10312 notified by the Director-
General of the Agricultural Production Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and
Fisheries, dated March 29, 2002)
VI. Cultivation
management
55 Food safety
Environmental
conservation
Inspection of crop protection equipment prior to using
agricultural chemicals, appropriate disposal of residual liquid
after use, sufficient washing of such equipment, and disposal
of washing drainage
- Matters Requiring Attention in the Guidance of the Appropriate Use of Agricultural
Chemicals (18SHOUAN No. 14701 notified by the Directors-General of the Food Safety
and Consumer Affairs Bureau, Agricultural Production Bureau, and Management
Improvement Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, dated March 28,
2007)
Other Non-Food Products 10/12
Category Number Field Activities Acts and Regulations Related to the Activities
VI. Cultivation
management
56 Food safety Keeping and storing the records of use of agricultural
chemicals
- Ministerial Order to Provide Standards Which Users of Agricultural Chemicals Must
Comply With (Ordinance No.5 of 2003 by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and
Fisheries and the Ministry of the Environment)
- Norm of Agricultural Production Activities Harmonizing with the Environment
(16SEISAN No. 8377 notified by the Director-General of the Agricultural Production
Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, dated March 31, 2005)
VI. Cultivation
management
57 Food safety
Environmental
conservation
Worker safety
Storage and inventory management of agricultural chemicals
in consideration of hygiene management, e.g. prohibition of
transfer between containers and installation of locks to
prevent mischief, environmental conservation e.g. measures to
prevent leaking, and worker safety e.g. indication of
poisonous and deleterious substances and hazardous
materials, and ensuring of air permeability
- Poisonous and Deleterious Substances Control Act (Act No. 303 of 1950)
- Fire Service Act (Act No. 186 of 1948)
VI. Cultivation
management
58 Food safety Provision of instructions for proper use of agricultural
chemicals and validation of such use by the person
responsible for agricultural chemicals
- Agricultural Chemicals Regulation Act (Act No. 82 of 1948)
VI. Cultivation
management
59 Food safety
Environmental
conservation
Implementation of measures to destroy weed seeds and
hazardous microbes through the maintenance of fermentation
at appropriate temperatures for appropriate periods in
compost production, and appropriate application of compost
- Basic Policy for Promotion of the Use of Livestock Manure (published by the Ministry
of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries on April 30, 2020)
VI. Cultivation
management
60 Food safety
Environmental
conservation
Confirmation of the safety of fertilizers and other materials
and their ingredients by comprehension of their raw materials
and manufacture processes, and formulation of a plan for their
use in consideration of assuring safe quality and of
environmental conservation
- Soil Fertility Enhancement Act (Act No. 34 of 1984)
VI. Cultivation
management
61 Environmental
conservation
Formulation of a plan for fertilizer application based on the
results of soil diagnosis, the quantity and the ways of the
application indicated in the application standards of
prefectural government or in cultivation calendar of JA, and
implementation of the application based on the plan
- Basic Guideline on Soil Fertility Enhancement (published by the Ministry of
Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries on October 16, 2008)
- Norm of Agricultural Production Activities Harmonizing with the Environment
(16SEISAN No. 8377 notified by the Director-General of the Agricultural Production
Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, dated March 31, 2005)
VI. Cultivation
management
62 Farm
management
Keeping and storing the records of use of fertilizers and other
materials
- Norm of Agricultural Production Activities Harmonizing with the Environment
(16SEISAN No. 8377 notified by the Director-General of the Agricultural Production
Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, dated March 31, 2005)
Other Non-Food Products 11/12
Category Number Field Activities Acts and Regulations Related to the Activities
VI. Cultivation
management
63 Food safety
Environmental
conservation
Worker safety
Storage and inventory management of fertilizers and other
materials in consideration of hygiene management e.g.
prevention of cross-contamination through contact with
immature compost and of contact with agricultural products,
environmental conservation e.g., prevention of leakage to the
environment, and worker safety e.g. prevention of
collapse/fall, heat generation/ignition and explosion
- Norm of Agricultural Production Activities Harmonizing with the Environment
(16SEISAN No. 8377 notified by the Director-General of the Agricultural Production
Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, dated March 31, 2005)
Other Non-Food Products 12/12