about Fertilizer and Feed

	OBJECTIVES
	A. In order to ensure the fair transaction of fertilizer through the conservation of quality, and in order to promote adequate labeling of soil amendments, we perform inspections of fertilizer and soil amendments, and consider applications for registration of fertilizer, thus contributing to the enhancement of agricultural production. B. In order to secure the safety of feed and to improve its quality, we perform inspections of feed and feed additives, and national assay to specified feed additives (antibiotic preparations among feed additives), thereby contributing to the assurance of public safety and the stabilization of livestock production.

	SOURCES OF REGULATIONS
	Fertilizer The Fertilizer Control Law (Law No.127 of 1950) Soil Amendments The Improvement of Soil Fertility Law (Law No.34 of 1984) Feed and Feed additives The Law Concerning Safety Assurance and Quality Improvement of Feed (Law No.35 of 1953) (Regulatory Frameworks to ensure Feeds Safety in Japan) (List of Feed Additives)

	MAJOR SERVICES
	A. Consideration of Applications for Registration or Provisional Registration -Fertilizer- B. Study on Proposals for Amendment of the Official Specifications -Fertilizer- C. Spot Inspection D. Examinations of Samples Taken E. Procedures after the Results of Inspections(Examinations) Have Been Obtained F. National Assay -Specified Feed Additives- G. Distribution of Standard Preparations -Feed Additives- H. Supervision of Designated Examination Organizations -Feed- I. GLP Inspection -Feed Additives- J. Research on Methods for Analysis K. Training and International Cooperation

OBJECTIVES