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WT/TPR/S/243/REV.1 |
S-III§77, 84, 86 |
Japan |
2011 |
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Technical regulation or specifications |
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A total of 54 technical regulations are in force based on the JAS Law, including cross-category quality labelling standards for, inter alia, genetically modified foods, and standards for organic plants and organic processed foods (made of plants), while mandatory labelling for genetically modified (GM) foods is regulated under the Food Sanitation Law and the JAS Law safety with assessments on genetically modified (GM) foods conducted by the Food Safety Commission in accordance with Codex guidelines
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| Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/243/REV.1 |
S-I§4; S-III§111-112, 114-116 |
Japan |
2011 |
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Other support measures |
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The focus of tax incentives is on achieving various policy objectives, including investment to address environmental concerns and promote R&D, consumption and environment-friendly investment, such as investment in energy-saving and new-energy facilities, and reduction of the tax burden on the purchase of environment-friendly automobiles
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Bio
Emissions
Energy
Environment
Fish
Forest
Conservation
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WT/TPR/S/243/REV.1 |
S-III§118 |
Japan |
2011 |
Measures |
Other measures |
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The Innovation Network Corporation of Japan (INCJ) aims to promote innovation by investing in what is deemed as promising projects in areas of environment, energy, infrastructure, and others
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| Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/243/REV.1 |
S-III§127 |
Japan |
2011 |
Measures |
Intellectual property measures |
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Under the Trademark Act, certain trade marks, including those recognized in the domestic market as indicating common names (e.g. names commonly designating products of biodiversity), raw materials, or quality of goods, are not eligible for trade mark registration
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| Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/243/REV.1 |
S-III§144 |
Japan |
2011 |
Measures |
Tax concessions |
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Under the Special Zone for Structural Reform Act, approved "special zones" are exempted from certain regulations governing education, urban renewal, distribution, agriculture, medical care, industry-academic cooperation, the environment, and other areas according to the zone's specific circumstances
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| Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/243/REV.1 |
S-IV§5 |
Japan |
2011 |
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Agriculture |
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Japan's agriculture policy has been driven by several factors not directly related to improving productivity, such as, inter alia, the environment
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| Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/243/REV.1 |
S-IV§30 |
Japan |
2011 |
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Energy |
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In November 2009, the Japan Electric Power Exchange (JEPX) launched wholesale trading of "green electric power"
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| Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/211 |
G-III§27 |
Japan |
2009 |
Trade Policy Framework |
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With a view to enhancing the mutual supportiveness between trade and the environment, Japan has participated actively in the DDA negotiations.
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| Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/211 |
G-III§27 |
Japan |
2009 |
Trade Policy Framework |
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In the negotiations in CTESS, Japan has been committed to revising its list of environmental goods.
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| Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/211 |
G-VI§69 |
Japan |
2009 |
Trade Policy Framework |
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Japan has been financing the African Development Bank in order to boost Africa’s sustainable development.
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