Japan · Pet Food
Facility Registration in Japan
A practical guide to Facility Registration for pet food sold in Japan: who it applies to, what to prepare, and the mistakes that cause rejection.
Who needs this
- Manufacturing and storage facilities must be registered and open to inspection
- Online sellers shipping pet food into Japan
Documents you need
- Facility registration and inspection record
- Ingredient and additive review
- Manufacturing facility registration
- Labelling and claims review
Compliance checklist
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How to comply
- Register the facility and prepare for inspection
- Check ingredient and additive eligibility
- Register the facility or product
- Prepare local-language labels
Brief for your lab or agent
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Request: Facility Registration — Japan Product category: Pet Food Authority: Japan national regulator Legal basis: National pet food requirements in Japan Documents we already have: 1. Facility registration and inspection record 2. Ingredient and additive review 3. Manufacturing facility registration 4. Labelling and claims review Questions: 1. Does our product fall under Facility Registration in Japan? 2. Which test standards or evidence do you accept? 3. What is the current fee and lead time? 4. Is a local representative required, and can you act as one?
Cost and timeline
Before sale; registration can take weeks.
Registration and testing fees vary by market.
Common rejection reasons
- Facility not registered
- Ingredient not approved
- Label claims unsupported
- Facility not registered
Official sources
FAQ
Who needs Facility Registration in Japan?
Manufacturing and storage facilities must be registered and open to inspection Online sellers shipping pet food into Japan.
What documents are required for Facility Registration?
Facility registration and inspection record; Ingredient and additive review; Manufacturing facility registration; and labelling and claims review.
What is the first step for Facility Registration?
Register the facility and prepare for inspection. Before sale; registration can take weeks.
How long does Facility Registration take?
Before sale; registration can take weeks.
How much does Facility Registration cost?
Registration and testing fees vary by market.
What happens if I sell without it?
Import refusal, recall, and fines.
Who regulates Facility Registration in Japan?
Japan national regulator.
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