Question

Kindly advise the Japan Regulation of Fiber Claim.

ANSWER

According to the Labelling System for Nutrient, the conditions for dietary fiber content claims are as per below:

Conditions for dietary fiber content claims in Japan

Component For “high” statements, the amount must be equal or greater than the value below For “containing” and “enhanced” statements, the amount must be equal or greater than the value below
Per 100g food Per 100ml food generally consumed in liquid form Per 100kcal Per 100g food Per 100ml food generally consumed in liquid form Per 100kcal
Dietary fiber 6g 3g 3g 3g 1.5g 1.5g

 

Reference

Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare Japan. (n.d.). Labelling System for Nutrient.

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