If you plan to export food (such as beer) to Japan, you need to complete a series of certifications and procedures to ensure compliance with Japans import standards and regulations. The following are the main certifications and documents you need to know and prepare.

Food Hygiene Certificate

First of all, food exported to Japan must meet Japans food safety and hygiene standards. To this end, you need to apply for a Food Hygiene Certificate from the local food regulatory agency. This certificate is an important document to prove that your food meets the relevant standards.

Export License

According to Japans regulations and requirements, certain specific foods may require an export license. You need to consult the relevant Japanese agencies, Japanese embassies or consulates in China, or trade institutions, and submit the corresponding applications to ensure that you obtain the necessary export licenses.

It is recommended to verify through the following methods:Certificate

Japan may require a certificate of origin for food. This certification document is used to confirm that the food is produced or processed in a specific country or region, to ensure the legal origin and safety of imported food.

Product Labels and Markings

Food exported to Japan must comply with Japans label and marking regulations. Specific requirements include correctly indicating the product name, ingredients, nutritional information, production date, shelf life, etc. This information must comply with Japans food regulations, laws and standards. It is recommended to consult the relevant Japanese trade institutions, food regulatory agencies, or Japanese embassies or consulates in China in detail to understand and ensure that product labels and markings comply with all regulations.

Special Requirements for Beer Exports

As a food product, beer needs to meet Japans food hygiene and safety standards, as well as possible label and ingredient declaration requirements. The following are the matters that need special attention when exporting beer to Japan:

HS code: The HS code for beer is 2203000000.

Customs Supervision Conditions: According to the HS code, the customs supervision conditions are AB, where A represents the Customs Clearance Form for Inward Goods, and B represents the Customs Clearance Form for Outward Goods. This means that for exporting beer, you need to obtain a commodity inspection customs clearance form or a voucher for commodity inspection replacement from the commodity inspection bureau.

Export Declaration Elements: The following information needs to be provided during declaration:

(a) Product Name (Chinese and Foreign Language Names)
(b) Whether it is brewed from malt
(c) Alcohol content
(d) Malt concentration
(e) Packaging specifications
(f) Brand (Chinese and Foreign Language Names)

Documents Required for Customs Declaration: The following documents need to be provided:

(a) Customs Declaration Form
(b) Packing List
(c) Invoice
(d) Contract
(e) Commodity Inspection Customs Clearance Form or Voucher for Commodity Inspection Replacement
(f) Power of Attorney for Agent Customs Declaration

Registration of Export Food Enterprises: For the first time exporting beer, registration of the export food enterprise is required. This is to ensure that your enterprise meets the standards and requirements for exporting food.

Supervision before Export Declaration: Before officially declaring for export, relevant supervision procedures need to be carried out to ensure that all exported food complies with the regulations.

On - site Inspection and Quarantine: Exported beer also needs to undergo on - site inspection and quarantine to ensure that the product maintains safety and quality during transportation and sales.

By thoroughly understanding and preparing the above - mentioned certifications and documents, you can ensure the smooth completion of the entire process of exporting food (such as beer) to Japan. It is recommended to contact professional certification agencies or relevant departments to ensure that all necessary export requirements are met and to obtain the latest regulatory and standard information in a timely manner. This not only helps to pass customs smoothly but also enhances the competitiveness of products in the international market.