Japanese Agricultural Organic Standard (JAS) logo

    Japanese Agricultural Organic Standard (JAS)

    Japanese Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries - MAFF

    Certify organic agricultural products for the Japanese market under official JAS standards

    For Products
    Food
    Environmental
    Climate

    Key Strengths

    • Legally mandated standard — the only recognized organic label in Japan
    • Covers full supply chain: plants, livestock, processed foods, and feeds
    • Internationally aligned with Codex Alimentarius Commission guidelines
    • Accessible to overseas producers via MAFF-registered foreign certifying bodies
    • Strong consumer recognition through the official JAS organic logo
    • Mutual recognition agreements with select international organic programs

    Ideal For

    Best suited for agricultural producers, food processors, and feed manufacturers — both domestic Japanese and overseas exporters — who want to legally label and sell organic products in the Japanese market. Particularly valuable for businesses targeting Japan's growing organic food retail sector or seeking equivalency recognition with other international organic standards.

    Target Audiences

    Agricultural
    Product Manufacturers
    Businesses
    Supply Chain

    Relevant Roles

    Auditor
    Consultant

    Industries

    Agriculture

    Alignment & Recognition

    Accrediting Body

    Japanese Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries

    Product Categories

    Performance
    Alignment with External Standard

    Frequently Asked Questions