Publications

Publications

Below you will find a selection of market reports, fact sheets and publications drawn up by industry experts. This page will be regularly updated and we encourage you to return for future developments.

Report: Circular Economy in Japan

About the Report: This report titled "Circular Economy in Japan" introduces the current situation and provides an overview of the Circular Economy in Japan. The report highlights the policy framework by describing the different Acts that have established the current structure of the Japanese...

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Report: The Biopharmaceuticals Sector in Japan

About the Report: The Japanese market for pharmaceuticals is amongst the largest in the world and, through many international networks opened to innovative products and services. In 2016, nearly one fifth of all drugs came from abroad, and foreign companies served about 70% of the particularly...

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Report: Hydrogen and fuel cells in Japan

About the Report The Japanese government is promoting the use of the hydrogen as a clean and alternative energy vector. It is the key for reducing energy procurement and supply risks since it can be produced from various energy resources, and for decarbonizing the Japanese energy...

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Guideline: Export Food to Japan

About the Guideline:This guideline titled "Export Food to Japan - Export-to-sales Process, Procedures & Planning" serves a practical guide to the export-to-sales process, procedures and planning for EU agri-food products to Japan. It presents research and interview contents with flowcharts,...

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Factsheet: EPA & Intellectual Property Rights

About the FactsheetThe aim of this Factsheet is to explain to European companies how they can leverage the EPA to their advantage when interested in approaching the Japanese market. This factsheet focuses on the main IPR topics included in Chapter 14 of the Agreement and covering a number of...

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Report: Distribution in Japan

This report titled "Distribution in Japan" issued by Thomson Reuters is written as an informative Q&A and provides comprehensive information on many aspects of the distribution process in Japan. This report describes the regulations and legal formalities related to the...

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Report: Product Liability in Japan

This report titled "Product Liability in Japan" issued by Thomson Reuters is written as an informative Q&A and provides comprehensive information on many aspects of product liability in Japan. This report highlights the conditions a claim is brought in contract by...

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Report: Product Regulation, Safety and Recall in Japan

This report titled "Product Regulation, Safety and Recall in Japan" issued by Thomson Reuters is written as an informative Q&A and provides comprehensive information on these different points. This report describes the industry-specific regulation in Japan,...

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Report: The Country-of-Origin Effect in Japan

About the Report This report follows a research on the impact of product origins in the product evaluation of the (Japanese) consumer. The research includes a comprehensive analysis of scientific literature on consumer decision making; cultural values, country images, and the country-of-origin...

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Factsheet: EPA Processed Agricultural Products (PAPs)

About the FactsheetThe aim of this factsheet is to explain to EU PAPs exporters the market access opportunities offered by the EU-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) as well as, in a brief overview, the relevant Rules of Origin and import procedures in Japan.To read the factsheet, please...

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