Guideline on International-level GAP (Trial Version)

(Attachment)

[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


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

Fruits and Vegetables 1/19


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)


- 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)



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,


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,


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






August 29, 2003)


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



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)



- 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





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 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




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)





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





- 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





IV. Human

resources

23 Worker safety Wearing and maintenance of clothing and protective gear for

safe operations


- Guidelines for the Safety of Farm Work(13SEISAN No. 10312 notified by the



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




dated May 22, 2020)





- 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 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









dated May 22, 2020)







June 4, 2020)




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






- Guideline on the Hygiene Management of Vegetables from Cultivation to Shipping




- Promotion of Hygiene Management by Utilizing the Guideline on the Hygiene


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,


September 18, 2020)




dated May 22, 2020)







June 4, 2020)




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

















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





- 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















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)






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



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)










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)



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



- Health Promotion Act (Act No. 103 of 2002)















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















September 18, 2020)



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









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











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



- Matters Requiring Attention According to Individual Agricultural Machinery

(13SEISAN No. 10313 notified by the Director of the Production Material Division,


March 29, 2002)


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)






V. Management

resources

41 Environmental

conservation

Saving unnecessary and inefficient energy consumption in the

use of facilities and machinery




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




- 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

43 Environmental

conservation

Keeping things neat and tidy, and cleaning in the farm, and

avoidance of inappropriate treatment/incineration of waste in

agricultural practice


- Order for Enforcement of the Waste Management and Public Cleansing Act (Cabinet

Order No. 300 of 1971)




- 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








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)



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



- Agricultural Chemicals Regulation Act (Act No. 82 of 1948)


539 and 2SHOKUSAN No.558-1 notified by the Directors of the Plant Products Safety




VI. Cultivation

management

48 Food safety Avoiding the influence of drift of agricultural chemicals from

neighboring farms





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




VI. Cultivation

management

51 Environmental

conservation

Control by using various methods that combine agricultural

chemicals and other means of control, so-called "control"





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


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






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




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









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)


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



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







- Promotion of Hygiene Management by Utilizing the Guideline on Hygiene





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)



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





VI. Cultivation

management

64 Farm

management

Keeping and storing the records of use of fertilizers and other

materials




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


and worker safety e.g. prevention of collapse/fall, heat

generation/ignition, explosion




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


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



September 7, 2015)



March 15, 2019)



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



September 7, 2015)



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



September 7, 2015)



March 15, 2019)

VII. Species-

specific item

70 Food safety Making exclusive use for production facilities in each process

of sprout production



September 7, 2015)



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


September 7, 2015)



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)



VII. Species-

specific item

74 Food safety Keeping and storing the records of mushroom bed materials

and operations in each process






August 29, 2003)


(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


(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


- 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



of 1972)


Ministry of Labour)

VII. Species-

specific item

78 Food safety Implementation of measures to prevent/reduce the

contamination of apples by a mycotoxin, patulin


- 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)



Activities in the Guideline (Grains)


I. Overall

management

structure

1 Farm

management



items for cultivation and the name and location of the farm

and its facilities and so on)

I. Overall

management

structure

2 Farm

management









1995)

I. Overall

management

structure

3 Farm

management






requirements

I. Overall

management

structure

4 Farm

management





II. Overall

production

structure

5 Farm

management



varieties






- 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





required

Grains 1/15


II. Overall

production

structure

7 Farm

management



retention period






August 29, 2003)


III. Risk

management










- 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


Forestry and Fisheries, dated October 26, 1993)

- Chemical Hazards in Food or Feed of High Priority (published by the Ministry of


- Microbiological Hazards in Food of High Priority (published by the Ministry of




1995)


by Association of Food Business Operators (SEISHOKUKANHATSU No. 0622-1




Grains 2/15


III. Risk

management













dated May 22, 2020)







June 4, 2020)

III. Risk

management

10 Environmental

conservation












III. Risk

management

11 Farm

management










August 29, 2003)


III. Risk

management

12 Food safety Implementation of measures to prevent the intermixing of

foreign grains or matter










Grains 3/15


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.


III. Risk

management

14 Farm

management




III. Risk

management

15 Farm

management





III. Risk

management

16 Farm

management


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







- 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



trainees


(Notification of 2013 by the Director of the Young Farmers and Women Division,







(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)


Workers (Public Notice No. 276 of 2007 issued by the Ministry of Health, Labour and

Welfare)

Grains 4/15


IV. Human

resources

19 Protection of

human rights







1995)

IV. Human

resources

20 Protection of

human rights








IV. Human

resources

21 Farm

management




IV. Human

resources

22 Protection of

human rights

Farm

management







- Guideline for the Safety of Farm Work (13SEISAN No. 10312 notified by the



IV. Human

resources

23 Farm

management




- 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)



IV. Human

resources

24 Farm

management

Appropriate facility management and clarification of the

allocation of responsibilities between facility managers and

operators


- Guideline on the Safety of Agricultural Work (13SEISAN No. 10312 notified by the







IV. Human

resources





qualifications





Grains 5/15


IV. Human

resources

26 Worker safety Wearing and management of clothing and protective gear for

safe operations





IV. Human

resources





procedures

- Basic Guideline for Responses and Business Continuity at the Time of Novel



dated May 22, 2020)






of Labour)

V. Management

resources

28 Farm

management





prevent contamination and accident associated with







- Basic Guideline on Responses and Business Continuity at the Time of Novel



dated May 22, 2020)







June 4, 2020)


Grains 6/15


V. Management

resources

29 Food safety

Farm

management


equipment and toilet at places easily accessible from the farm

and its facilities






- Basic Guideline for Responses and Business Continuity at the Time of Novel



dated May 22, 2020)







June 4, 2020)


V. Management

resources














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


- 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)


Grains 7/15


V. Management

resources

32 Environmental

conservation









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







V. Management

resources




evaluation results







- Environmental Quality Standards for Water Pollution (Public Notice of No. 59 of




V. Management

resources

35 Environmental

conservation









V. Management

resources

36 Environmental

conservation

Implementation of measures to prevent the drainage of muddy

water after the puddling of paddy fields






Grains 8/15


V. Management

resources


pests including insects, small animals, birds and fungi and of

measures to prevent mixing foreign matter, poisonous plants



for maintenance, inspection, and cleaning thereof






- Management Guideline for Prevention of Fungus Contamination of Rice (published by

the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries on February 29, 2012)


539 and 2SOKUSAN No. 558-1 notified by the Directors of the Plant Products Safety








V. Management

resources

38 Food safety

Farm

management





confirmation of common process across the all agricultural







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
















Grains 9/15


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



- Guideline for the Safety of Farm Work (13SEISAN No. 10312 notified by the









V. Management

resources

41 Farm

management




V. Management

resources





implementation of appropriate storing, handling washing and

so on




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






March 29, 2002)


V. Management

resources

44 Food safety

Environmental

conservation

Worker safety









V. Management

resources

45 Environmental

conservation






Grains 10/15


V. Management

resources

46 Food safety

Environmental

conservation



at the farm, and appropriate sorting/management and disposal

of waste, and reduction of waste





(Act No. 112 of 1995)




V. Management

resources

47 Environmental

conservation











V. Management

resources

48 Environmental

conservation




harmful substances








V. Management

resources

49 Environmental

conservation





Forestry and Fisheries and Other Related Industries (Act No. 134 of 2007)




VI. Cultivation

management


appropriate way, and storing records concerning nursery






539 and 2SHOKUSAN No. 558-1 notified by the Directors of the Plant Products Safety




Grains 11/15


VI. Cultivation

management


neighboring farms





VI. Cultivation

management

52 Environmental

conservation







VI. Cultivation

management

53 Environmental

conservation




under IPM




VI. Cultivation

management

54 Environmental

conservation







VI. Cultivation

management


used, and formulation of an agricultural chemical use plan to

prevent any violation of standards for use


VI. Cultivation

management








VI. Cultivation

management

57 Environmental

conservation








Grains 12/15


VI. Cultivation

management

58 Environmental

conservation



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)











VI. Cultivation

management







others




VI. Cultivation

management

60 Environmental

conservation

Implementation of measures to prevent the drainage of

agricultural chemicals from paddy fields








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,


VI. Cultivation

management

61 Food safety

Environmental

conservation




of washing drainage


Chemicals (18SHOUAN No. 14701 notified by the Directors-General of the Food

Safety and Consumer Affairs Bureau, Agricultural Production Bureau, and Management


2007)

Grains 13/15


VI. Cultivation

management


chemicals







VI. Cultivation

management

63 Food safety

Environmental

conservation

Worker safety


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



VI. Cultivation

management






VI. Cultivation

management

65 Food safety

Environmental

conservation







VI. Cultivation

management

66 Food safety

Environmental

conservation





conservation


VI. Cultivation

management

67 Environmental

conservation





implementation of fertilization based on the plan






VI. Cultivation

management

68 Farm

management


materials




Grains 14/15


VI. Cultivation

management

69 Food safety

Environmental

conservation

Worker safety







generation/ignition and explosion




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


- 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


Activities in the Guideline (Tea)


I. Overall

management

structure

1 Farm

management





I. Overall

management

structure

2 Farm

management









1995)

I. Overall

management

structure

3 Farm

management






requirements

I. Overall

management

structure

4 Farm

management





II. Overall

production

structure

5 Farm

management



varieties


- Regulation for Enforcement of the Plant Variety Protection and Seed Act (Order No. 83

of 1998 by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries)





II. Overall

production

structure

6 Farm

management





required

Tea 1/13


II. Overall

production

structure

7 Farm

management



retention period






August 29, 2003)


III. Risk

management




















1995)


by Associations of Food Business Operators" (SEISHOKUKANHATSU No. 0622-1




Tea 2/13


III. Risk

management










- Basic Guidelines on Response and Business Continuity at the Time of Novel



dated May 22, 2020)



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



June 4, 2020)

III. Risk

management

10 Environmental

conservation












III. Risk

management

11 Farm

management






- Keeping and Storing Records by Food Business Operators Pursuant to the Provisions of




August 29, 2003)


III. Risk

management

12 Food safety Implementation of measures to prevent the intermixing of

different varieties or foreign matter






III. Risk

management

13 Farm

management




Tea 3/13


III. Risk

management

14 Farm

management





III. Risk

management

15 Farm

management



storing a record


IV. Human

resources

16 Protection of

human rights






Enhancement of Working Life, Etc. (Act No. 132 of 1966)


- 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



trainees









(Act No. 89 of 2016)




Workers (Public Notice of the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare No. 276 of 2007)

IV. Human

resources

18 Protection of

human rights







1995)

IV. Human

resources

19 Protection of

human rights








Tea 4/13


IV. Human

resources

20 Farm

management




IV. Human

resources

21 Protection of

human rights

Farm

management










IV. Human

resources

22 Farm

management









IV. Human

resources





qualifications





IV. Human

resources


safe operations





IV. Human

resources





procedures

- Basic Guidelines for Responses and Business Continuity at the Time of Novel



dated May 22, 2020)






of Labour)

Tea 5/13


V. Management

resources

26 Farm

management





prevent the contamination and accident associated with







- Basic Guideline on Response and Business Continuity at the Time of Novel



dated May 22, 2020)







June 4, 2020)


V. Management

resources

27 Food safety

Farm

management



and its facilities







Coronavirus in Agriculture (2SEISAN No. 388 notified by the Director-General of the


May 22, 2020)







June 4, 2020)


Tea 6/13


V. Management

resources














V. Management

resources

29 Environmental

conservation



of organic materials such as compost






V. Management

resources

30 Environmental

conservation



- 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)



V. Management

resources




evaluation results







- Environmental Quality Standards for Water Pollution (Public Notice of No. 59 of 1971




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






Tea 7/13


V. Management

resources

33 Environmental

conservation









V. Management

resources

34 Food safety Implementation of measures to prevent entry/ occurrence of


measures to prevent mixing foreign matter, poisonous plants,










539 and 2SHOKUSAN 558-1 notified by the Directors of the Plant Products Safety


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






V. Management

resources

36 Food safety

Farm

management















V. Management

resources










Tea 8/13


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



- Guideline for the Safety of Farm Work (13SEISAN No. 10312 notified by the Director-







V. Management

resources

39 Worker safety Notifications for the installation and use of boilers according

to the requirement, and designation of operations chiefs



of 1972)


Ministry of Labour)

V. Management

resources

40 Farm

management

Keeping and storing the records of the regular voluntary

inspection of boilers



of 1972)


Ministry of Labour)

V. Management

resources

41 Farm

management


V. Management

resources

42 Food safety Checking i) equipmnts, packaging containers and so on for





so on


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-






March 29, 2002)


Tea 9/13


V. Management

resources

44 Food safety

Environmental

conservation

Worker safety









V. Management

resources

45 Environmental

conservation






V. Management

resources

46 Food safety

Environmental

conservation




of waste





(Act No. 112 of 1995)




V. Management

resources

47 Environmental

conservation











V. Management

resources

48 Environmental

conservation




harmful substances








V. Management

resources

49 Environmental

conservation





Forestry, Fisheries and Other Related Industries (Act No. 134 of 2007)




Tea 10/13


VI. Cultivation

management


neighboring farms





VI. Cultivation

management

51 Environmental

conservation


occurrence of pests, and weeds, so-called "prevention"





VI. Cultivation

management

52 Environmental

conservation




under IPM




VI. Cultivation

management

53 Environmental

conservation







VI. Cultivation

management


used, and formulation of an agrochemical use plan to prevent

any violation of standards for use


VI. Cultivation

management





- 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








Tea 11/13


VI. Cultivation

management

57 Environmental

conservation



chemicals














VI. Cultivation

management







others




VI. Cultivation

management

59 Food safety

Environmental

conservation




of washing drainage





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






Tea 12/13


VI. Cultivation

management

61 Food safety

Environmental

conservation

Worker safety


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



VI. Cultivation

management






VI. Cultivation

management

63 Food safety

Environmental

conservation







VI. Cultivation

management

64 Food safety

Environmental

conservation





conservation


VI. Cultivation

management

65 Environmental

conservation

Formulation of a plan for fertilizers application based on the





- Basic Policy on the Improvement of Soil Productivity (published by the Ministry of





VI. Cultivation

management

66 Farm

management


materials




VI. Cultivation

management

67 Food safety

Environmental

conservation

Worker safety











Tea 13/13


Activities in the Guideline (Feed Crops)


I. Overall

management

structure

1 Farm

management





I. Overall

management

structure

2 Farm

management









1995)

I. Overall

management

structure

3 Farm

management






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



varieties








Feed Crops 1/15


II. Overall

production

structure

7 Farm

management





required

II. Overall

production

structure

8 Farm

management



retention period


III. Risk

management








- Matters Requiring Attention in the Installation and Management of Large-Scale Drying,

Preparation and Storage Facilities (5NOUSAN No. 6517 notified by the Director-


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)







1995)

Feed Crops 2/15


III. Risk

management










- Basic Guidelines for Responses and Business Continuity at the Time of Novel



dated May 22, 2020)







June 4, 2020)

III. Risk

management

11 Environmental

conservation



information, implementation of risk evaluation, and

establishment, implementation, verification, and review of








III. Risk

management

12 Farm

management






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.



III. Risk

management

14 Farm

management




Feed Crops 3/15


III. Risk

management

15 Farm

management





III. Risk

management

16 Farm

management



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







(Act No. 113 of 1972)

IV. Human

resources

18 Protection of

human rights



trainees









(Act No. 89 of 2016)


Working Life Etc. (Act No. 132 of 1966)


Workers (Public Notice No. 276 of 2007 issued by the Ministry of Health, Labour and

Welfare)

IV. Human

resources

19 Protection of

human rights







1995)

Feed Crops 4/15


IV. Human

resources

20 Protection of

human rights








IV. Human

resources

21 Farm

management




IV. Human

resources

22 Protection of

human rights

Farm

management










IV. Human

resources

23 Farm

management









IV. Human

resources

24 Farm

management

Appropriate facility management and clarification of the

allocation of responsibilities between facility managers and

operators









IV. Human

resources





qualifications





IV. Human

resources


safe operations





Feed Crops 5/15


IV. Human

resources





procedures




dated May 22, 2020)






of Labour)

V. Management

resources

28 Farm

management





prevent contamination and accident associated with










dated May 22, 2020)







June 4, 2020)


Feed Crops 6/15


V. Management

resources

29 Food safety

Farm

management



and its facilities









dated May 22, 2020)







June 4, 2020)


V. Management

resources






result of evaluation








Feed Crops 7/15


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


- 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)


V. Management

resources

32 Farm

management









V. Management

resources

33 Environmental

conservation








V. Management

resources




evaluation results






V. Management

resources

35 Environmental

conservation









Feed Crops 8/15


V. Management

resources

36 Environmental

conservation

Implementation of measures to prevent the drainage of muddy

water after the puddling of paddy fields






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


- 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)


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


- 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


V. Management

resources



measures to prevent mixing foreign matter, poisonous plants,





Feed Additives (27SHOUAN　No. 6399 notified by the Director-General of the Food









V. Management

resources

40 Food safety

Farm

management













V. Management

resources




preparation/shipment and those facilities for

storage/preservation


preparation and Storage Facilities (5NOUSAN No. 6517 notified by the Director-









V. Management

resources

42 Food safety

Environmental

conservation

Worker safety

Grasping containers, facility, machinery, devices, and

transport vehicles, and then conducting checking safety












Feed Crops 10/15


V. Management

resources

43 Farm

management




V. Management

resources






so on







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






March 29, 2002)


V. Management

resources

46 Food safety

Environmental

conservation

Worker safety









V. Management

resources

47 Environmental

conservation






V. Management

resources

48 Food safety

Environmental

conservation




of waste





(Act No. 112 of 1995)







Feed Crops 11/15


V. Management

resources

49 Environmental

conservation











V. Management

resources

50 Environmental

conservation




harmful substances








V. Management

resources

51 Environmental

conservation









VI. Cultivation

management


appropriate ways, and storing records concerning the

management of seedling raising and the procurement of seeds

and seedlings





539 and 2SHOKUSAN No. 558-1 notified by the Directors of the Plant Products Safety


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


neighboring farms

VI. Cultivation

management

55 Environmental

conservation







Feed Crops 12/15


VI. Cultivation

management

56 Environmental

conservation



pests, so-called "decision-making" approaches under IPM




VI. Cultivation

management

57 Environmental

conservation







VI. Cultivation

management





VI. Cultivation

management








VI. Cultivation

management

60 Environmental

conservation








VI. Cultivation

management

61 Environmental

conservation



chemicals














Feed Crops 13/15


VI. Cultivation

management




preparation, control, and tidying-up, appropriately washing



others




VI. Cultivation

management

63 Environmental

conservation

Implementation of measures to prevent the drainage of

agricultural chemicals from paddy fields








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,


VI. Cultivation

management

64 Food safety Inspection of crop protection equipment prior to using



of washing drainage





2007)

VI. Cultivation

management


chemicals







Feed Crops 14/15


VI. Cultivation

management

66 Food safety

Environmental

conservation

Worker safety


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



VI. Cultivation

management





VI. Cultivation

management

68 Food safety

Environmental

conservation







VI. Cultivation

management

69 Food safety

Environmental

conservation





conservation


VI. Cultivation

management

70 Environmental

conservation











VI. Cultivation

management

71 Farm

management


materials




VI. Cultivation

management

72 Food safety

Environmental

conservation

Worker safety











Feed Crops 15/15


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."


I. Overall

management

structure

1 Farm

management





I. Overall

management

structure

2 Farm

management









1995)

I. Overall

management

structure

3 Farm

management


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





II. Overall

production

structure

5 Farm

management



varieties








Other Non-Food Products 1/12


II. Overall

production

structure

6 Farm

management





required

II. Overall

production

structure

7 Farm

management



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


III. Risk

management










- Basic Guideline for Response and Business Continuity at the Time of Novel



dated May 22, 2020)







June 4, 2020)

III. Risk

management

10 Environmental

conservation


causing an environmental burden based on basic farm












III. Risk

management

11 Farm

management





III. Risk

management

12 Farm

management




III. Risk

management

13 Farm

management


suppliers of materials and so on in assuring safe quality, and

service providers including laboratories and then selecting


III. Risk

management

14 Farm

management



storing a record


IV. Human

resources

15 Protection of

human rights









(Act No. 113 of 1972)

IV. Human

resources

16 Protection of

human rights



trainees









(Act No. 89 of 2016)




Workers (Public Notice of the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare No.276 of 2007)



IV. Human

resources

17 Protection of

human rights







1995)

IV. Human

resources

18 Protection of

human rights








IV. Human

resources

19 Farm

management




IV. Human

resources

20 Protection of

human rights

Farm

management










IV. Human

resources

21 Farm

management









IV. Human

resources





qualifications





IV. Human

resources


safe operations







IV. Human

resources





procedures

- Basic Guideline for Response and Business Continuity at the Time of Novel



dated May 22, 2020)






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




dated May 22, 2020)







June 4, 2020)


V. Management

resources

26 Food safety

Farm

management



and its facilities




dated May 22, 2020)







June 4, 2020)




V. Management

resources









V. Management

resources

28 Farm

management









V. Management

resources

29 Environmental

conservation








V. Management

resources




evaluation results






V. Management

resources

31 Environmental

conservation


drainage coming from the farm and its facilities to handle









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













V. Management

resources




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







- Norm of Agricultural Production Activities That Harmonizing with the Environment



V. Management

resources

36 Farm

management


V. Management

resources


cultivation, harvesting, preparation and transportation,

ii)cleaning tool, and iii)such materials as detergents,



so on.



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-






March 29, 2002)


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





V. Management

resources

40 Environmental

conservation






V. Management

resources

41 Environmental

conservation




of waste





(Act No. 112 of 1995)



V. Management

resources

42 Environmental

conservation













V. Management

resources

43 Environmental

conservation




harmful substances








V. Management

resources

44 Environmental

conservation







by Wildlife in Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries and Other Related Industries (Public


VI. Cultivation

management


appropriate ways, and storing records concerning nursery





VI. Cultivation

management


neighboring farms

VI. Cultivation

management

47 Environmental

conservation







VI. Cultivation

management

48 Environmental

conservation



pests, and weeds, so-called "decision-making" approaches

under IPM




VI. Cultivation

management

49 Environmental

conservation







VI. Cultivation

management







VI. Cultivation

management








VI. Cultivation

management

52 Environmental

conservation








VI. Cultivation

management

53 Environmental

conservation



chemicals












Director-General of the Environment Management Bureau, Ministry of the

Environment, dated April 26, 2013)

VI. Cultivation

management


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




VI. Cultivation

management

55 Food safety

Environmental

conservation




of washing drainage





2007)



VI. Cultivation

management


chemicals







VI. Cultivation

management

57 Food safety

Environmental

conservation

Worker safety


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



VI. Cultivation

management





VI. Cultivation

management

59 Food safety

Environmental

conservation







VI. Cultivation

management

60 Food safety

Environmental

conservation




use in consideration of assuring safe quality and of

environmental conservation


VI. Cultivation

management

61 Environmental

conservation











VI. Cultivation

management

62 Farm

management


materials






VI. Cultivation

management

63 Food safety

Environmental

conservation

Worker safety


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





Documents

Guideline on International-level GAP (Trial Version)