Food Processing: Japan - JAS
To produce organic processed foods:
- Physical and biological functions is allowed
- Avoid the use of chemically synthesized food additives and chemical agents
- Preserving the characteristics of organic plants and organic livestock products as ingredients in the manufacturing and processing process
- The use of food additives shall be the minimum necessary.
- Organic plants, organic processed foods and organic livestock products used for ingredients shall be controlled not to be mixed with other plants and livestock products or processed foods.
- Ionizing radiation shall not be used for pest and disease control, the foods preservation or sanitation.