Certification of Japanese Food and Ingredient Supporter Stores Overseas

BE A SUPPORTER OF INTRODUCING JAPANESE FOOD AND INGREDIENTS TO MALAYSIA!

Looking for a member of certified Supporter Stores

Our mission is promoting safe and delicious Japanese food products and alcoholic beverages to every corner of the world. We are looking for partners who can help us do that.

How To Apply

Step 1: 

Obtain the application form from the listed sites and complete the form. The application form can be sent by email to JETRO: afa-supporter@jetro.go.jp

Step 2:

Submit the application form. Wait for the application
to be approved.

Step 3:

The result of certification will be informed by email. Official stickers will be delivered to your store. Application and certification is free.

Requirements for Japanese Food Supporter certification

For Restaurants:

• Consistently serving food made with Japanese food products.
• Alcoholic beverages produced in Japan shall be offered as a specialty shop.
• The fact that the restaurant uses Japanese food and alcoholic beverages is displayed on the menu.
• Promoting the appeal and characteristics of Japanese food and alcoholic beverages.

For Stores: 

• Consistently selling Japanese food and alcoholic beverages.
• The fact that products are Japanese food and alcoholic beverages is indicated on the product shelf.
• Promoting the appeal and characteristics of Japanese food and alcoholic beverages.

*Japanese food is defined as agricultural, forestry, and fishery products that are produced within Japan.

Benefits of being a Japanese Food Supporter

Branding

Ability to promote the appeal of selling and using quality, safe, and trusted Japanese food and ingredients.

PR

Ability to use self-promotion mediums including store listings and introductions in “Taste of Japan” on the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Website.

Information

Ability to attain quality foods by communicating and sharing information with Japanese food distribution network.

Certification logo

The Application / Management Body, the Certification Body and Supporter Stores may use the logo mark for the purpose of familiarizing, certifying and promoting Supporter Stores by MAFF.