Key Facts
• Taiwan plans to lift all import restrictions on Japanese food products.
• Restrictions were imposed after the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster in 2011.
• Announcement made on September 1, 2025, with a 60-day public consultation period.
• Japan’s Minister of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries, Koizumi, welcomed the decision.
• Koizumi stated this move supports recovery efforts in disaster-affected areas.
• Import restrictions on Japanese food remain in some countries, including China.
• Japan continues efforts to remove remaining restrictions globally.
Summary
Taiwan has announced plans to lift all import restrictions on Japanese food products, which were implemented following the 2011 Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster. The decision, revealed on September 1, 2025, will undergo a 60-day public consultation before implementation. Japan’s Minister of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries, Koizumi, welcomed the move, emphasizing its significance in supporting recovery efforts in disaster-hit regions. While Taiwan’s decision marks progress, some countries, including China, still maintain partial restrictions on Japanese food imports. Japan remains committed to advocating for the removal of these restrictions worldwide.
