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The food import notification process for alcohol, step by step

Blog, FSA & Food Import Notification July 14, 2026

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The food import notification process for alcohol, step by step

Every bottle of alcohol entering Japan for commercial sale must pass a checkpoint that many foreign brand owners only discover when they start shipping: the food import notification. The Food Sanitation Act requires this filing before the product reaches a wholesaler’s warehouse. Understanding the process and its common delays helps…

Importing alcohol under a partner's license: how it actually works

Blog, Licensing & Importer of Record July 14, 2026

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Importing alcohol under a partner’s license: how it actually works

If you’ve been researching how to sell your brand in Japan, you’ve probably encountered a phrase that sounds reassuring but raises more questions than it answers: “import under our license.” This phrase describes the core offer behind many serious import partners in Japan. It allows a foreign brand to ship…

How to Vet a Japanese Import Partner: 12 Questions to Ask

Business, Licensing & Importer of Record July 13, 2026

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How to Vet a Japanese Import Partner: 12 Questions to Ask

Choosing who represents your brand at the Japanese border is one of the highest-stakes decisions in your market entry plan — and unlike most vendor selection, the wrong choice here can mean stalled shipments, non-compliant labels, or a partner with no real distribution reach. Here’s how to vet japan import…

Liquor Tax Act vs. Food Sanitation Act: The Two Laws Governing Your Import

Blog, Licensing & Importer of Record July 13, 2026

By JAPANPINT

Liquor Tax Act vs. Food Sanitation Act: The Two Laws Governing Your Import

Foreign brands researching Japan entry often assume there is one main alcohol law to understand. In reality, several laws work together. The liquor tax act japan governs alcohol taxation and licensing. The Food Sanitation Act focuses on food safety and import controls. The Food Labeling Act covers many consumer-labeling requirements.…

Can a Foreign-Owned Company Get a Liquor License in Japan?

Blog, Licensing & Importer of Record July 11, 2026

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Can a Foreign-Owned Company Get a Liquor License in Japan?

If you’re seriously considering a long-term presence in Japan, you may wonder whether your company can hold its own alcohol license instead of relying entirely on a local partner. The answer is yes. A foreign company liquor license japan application can be possible, depending on the license category and the…

The 酒類販売業免許 Explained for Foreign Alcohol Brands

Blog, Licensing & Importer of Record July 11, 2026

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The 酒類販売業免許 Explained for Foreign Alcohol Brands

You may have come across the term 酒類販売業免許 (shurui hanbai gyō menkyo), meaning “liquor sales business license,” while researching how alcohol legally reaches Japanese consumers and businesses. It is a central part of Japan’s alcohol regulatory system. Understanding what the license covers, who needs it, and how its categories work…

Japan Alcohol Import License: Which One Do You Actually Need?

Blog, Licensing & Importer of Record July 10, 2026

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Japan Alcohol Import License: Which One Do You Actually Need?

If you’ve started researching how to bring your product into Japan, you’ve likely discovered that there isn’t one single “alcohol import license” — there’s a framework of related licenses, each covering a different part of the supply chain. Understanding the alcohol import license japan system now will save you from…

The Importer of Record Explained: Who Carries the Risk When You Sell Into Japan

Blog, Foundations & Can I Do This July 10, 2026

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The Importer of Record Explained: Who Carries the Risk When You Sell Into Japan

If you’re a foreign brand owner looking at the Japanese market, you’ve probably run into the term “importer of record” and wondered exactly what it means for you. The short version: the importer of record japan relationship determines who is legally accountable for your product the moment it crosses the…

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The food import notification process for alcohol, step by step

Importing alcohol under a partner’s license: how it actually works

How to Vet a Japanese Import Partner: 12 Questions to Ask

Liquor Tax Act vs. Food Sanitation Act: The Two Laws Governing Your Import

Can a Foreign-Owned Company Get a Liquor License in Japan?

The 酒類販売業免許 Explained for Foreign Alcohol Brands

Japan Alcohol Import License: Which One Do You Actually Need?

The Importer of Record Explained: Who Carries the Risk When You Sell Into Japan

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