FOODEX JAPAN 2023

PRODECA - Department of Climate Action, Food and Rural Agenda organizes the group participation of Catalan companies in FOODEX JAPAN 2023.

DATA OF THE FAIR

It's the 47th edition the most important International Food and Beverage Fair in Japan and the Asia-Pacific region and is exclusively aimed at professionals in the food and beverage sector: importers, distributors, supermarket chains, wholesalers, retailers, restaurateurs, etc. 

• Display surface: 115,420m² (new location: Tokio Big Sight)
• Number of exhibitors: 1,484 from 43 countries & regions
• Number of visitors: 33,726

You can find more information on the website: https://www.jma.or.jp/foodex

ORGANIZATION OF BUSINESS PARTICIPATION

Prodeca organizes at Foodex Japan a Space Catalonia with the aim of contributing to the commercial promotion of food and beverage companies in the Japanese market.

theCATALONIA SPACE it is a shared exhibition area, without separating walls.

Each company will have 6m², with counter-counter, showcase, high table and 2 stools, and company graphics. If space allows, there will be a high table and 2 stools for each company. The warehouse will be shared.

If any company needs a display fridge or other furniture not included in the previous list, it will have to hire it and pay for it directly. In any case, you must notify Prodeca sufficiently in advance to foresee both the contracting of electrical power and the provision of furniture and other elements.

All companies will be included in the fair catalog.

A draw will be held to assign the location of the exhibiting companies.

Prodeca staff assigned to the organization of the stand will support the exhibitors before and during the celebration of the fair.

PARTICIPATION PRICES

• Cost for shared stand of 6m² : €1,250 + 21% VAT

REGISTRATION DEADLINE

• Application deadline: November 18, 2022  
• Registration fees: €1,250 + 21% VAT

The company will be considered admitted once it has sent the participation request, within the period indicated, and has paid the registration fees.

Once admitted, if the company renounces its participation it will lose 100% of what it has paid. The organization reserves the right to assess the reasons presented by the company to cancel participation and return a percentage of the amount paid.

In the event that the fair organization cancels the edition of the fair, Prodeca will return the amounts paid to the companies. Claims for damages or other expenses other than those strictly paid for registration will not be accepted.

The organization reserves the right to make a selection of companies according to criteria of sectoral suitability and suitability of the product for the fair market. In the event that there is a demand for spaces greater than those offered, the criterion of the order of arrival of registrations will be applied.

TRANSPORT OF SAMPLES

The transport of samples will be borne by the exhibiting company.

In the event that companies require a sample transport service, Prodeca will be able to advise on the choice of the operator that best suits the needs of each exhibitor.

INFORMATION OF INTEREST ON EXPORTS TO THE JAPANESE MARKET

Tariffs

As a result of the signing of the Japan - EU Agreement, which entered into force on February 1, 2019, both parties have revised their reciprocal tariff policies. Japan eliminated tariffs on wine, and applied a gradual reduction to products such as pork and beef.
You can consult the list of updated tariffs here

quotas

Some essential or strategic products are subject to import quotas to balance supply and demand. Annually, the government approves the volumes to be imported of these products, and assigns to importers the quantities allowed with low tariffs. 

Approved products

There are products that require prior approval for entry into Japan. In the case of meat products, the exporting company must be approved and included in the list of approved establishments. Approval is provided by the Ministry of Agriculture of Spain, after inspection. 

Phytosanitary regulations

For processed foods it is necessary to take into account that there are additives not allowed in Japan that do not match European regulations. The list of permitted additives can be found below link.

Documentation required for export to the Japanese market

In addition to the commercial invoice and the packing list, to export any type of food product to Japan, you need:

• A complete list of ingredients, in order of highest to lowest quality of presence
• A flow chart, or similar, of the production process. 
• For some products, such as wine, an analysis will need to be attached. The importer usually asks for all the necessary information. It is highly recommended to do the analyzes in a laboratory recognized by the Japanese government. They can be consulted in this link.
• Certificates: for example the Health Certificate for meat products, CITES for products related to protected species, etc. Likewise, the importer will always provide the necessary documentation.

labeling

Japanese labeling regulations refer only to sale to the public. In principle, no labeling is required for import, nor for products intended for the food industry or catering. The importer will inform how the product should be labeled correctly.

Products intended for sale to the public must be labeled in Japanese, as established by the regulations, in terms of information, size, etc. The label is usually designed and provided by the importer. Often the importer himself is in charge of the labelling.