date:Apr 19, 2013
Japan Proposes Authorization of Two Food Additives, Calcium Acetate and Calcium Oxide
On March 25, 2013, Japans Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) proposed the approval of two new food additives, calcium acetate and calcium oxide. The Embassy comment period on this proposal will end on April 8, 2013. After that, there will be a domestic public comment period and a WTO notification, with further opportunity to submit comments on this subject.
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