The certification program of Japanese Food and Ingredient Supporter Stores Overseas

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We are looking for Supporter Store partners who can help us promote high quality, safe and delicious Japanese food products from every corner around the world.

Defining Japanese Food and Ingredient Supporter Stores: The ”Japanese Food and Ingredient Supporter Stores Overseas” program certifies overseas restaurants and retail stores that use and sell Japanese foods and alcoholic beverages. ”Aiming to further promote Japanese agricultural, forestry, fishery and food products around the world, this program awards certifications based on the “Guidelines for Certification of Japanese Food and Ingredient Supporter Stores Overseas” published by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) of Japan.

The certification for Japanese Food Supporter Stores is valid for two years from the date of certification. (Stores need to reapply to maintain their certification.)

Japanese Food and Ingredient Supporter Store Certification Requirements

Restaurants and retail stores meeting the following requirements will be certified as “Japanese Food Supporter Stores,” and will be permitted to use the certification logo to promote their status as certified establishments.

For Restaurants
Consistently serves food items and Japanses alcoholic beverages made with Japanese food products and/or Japanese alcoholic beverages. Displays on its menu that ingredients and Japanese alcoholic beverages are of Japanese origin. Promotes the appeal and characteristics of Japanese food products and alcoholic beverages.

For Retail Stores
Consistently sells Japanese food products and alcoholic beverages. Indicates that food products and alcoholic beverages on display shelves are of Japanese origin. Promotes the appeal and features of Japanese food products and alcoholic beverages. *For Online shops: Sells relevant products to countries outside of Japan.

* Japanese food products are defined as agricultural, forestry, and fishery products that originate, or are produced and processed in Japan.
* Japanese alcoholic beverages are defined as alcoholic beverages produced in Japan.

How to Apply

* There is no charge for certification procedures and issuance of certificates.

Stores wishing to apply for certification are kindly requested to submit their application online via the tab below.

Certification logo

This logo mark may be used by the operating and managing body, certifying bodies and Supporter Stores for the purpose of certifying and promoting the Japanese Food Supporter Stores in line with Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) guidelines.

How do I continue my Food Supporter Store certification status after the two-year validity period?

Please apply online via the appropriate Application Form tab above.
(Applications for certification renewal may be submitted starting 6 months before the certification expiration date.)

We are also looking for partner certifying bodies and certification cooperation organizations.

Application

JETRO has been designated as the operating and managing body for this program in line with the guidelines set by MAFF. In accordance with these guidelines, we are looking for partner bodies to certify restaurants and retail stores that proactively use genuine Japanese food ingredients as Japanese Food and Ingredient Supporter Stores Overseas.
For more details, please see the following application guidebook.

We are also looking for certification cooperation organizations that agree with the purpose of the program and will assist in program-related activities such as recommending supporter store candidates and PR efforts.