The amendment of the Act on Domestic Animal Infectious Diseases Control
2020/6/29
The amendment of the Act on Domestic Animal Infectious Diseases Control
29. June. 2020
The revised Act on Domestic Animal Infectious Disease Control came into force on July 1, 2020.
Following the amendment, the maximum fine for illegal import and export of livestock products including meat products will be raised from one million yen at present to three million yen (50 million yen for enterprises).
Souvenirs brought back by individuals and export by mail are also subject to this penalty.
https://www.maff.go.jp/aqs/english/product/import.html