Question

What is the standard for dietary fibre claims in Japan?

ANSWER

According to Labelling system for Nutrient, the standard of dietary fibre claims are as per below in

Table 1:  Standard for dietary fibre 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 fibre 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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