{"product_id":"cbdbook-legalfaq-cbdlibrary-en","title":"［Lawyer Supervision] 72 Legal Q\u0026A you need to know if you want to capture the CBD business in Japan.","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"0 0 []\" name=\"57f4bcea-616f-4ff8-b766-7c7a222dac8c\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e▲ This product is a digital content (PDF download) ▲\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"0 0 []\" name=\"57f4bcea-616f-4ff8-b766-7c7a222dac8c\"\u003eFor any inquiries or questions, please use the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/store.cbd-library.com\/pages\/contact\" title=\"contact form.\"\u003econtact form.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"0 0 []\" name=\"57f4bcea-616f-4ff8-b766-7c7a222dac8c\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"JsGRdQ\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eAs a talisman for CBD businesses expanding into Japan \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e✔︎ Completely specialized in CBD business \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e✔︎ \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAnswers to practical questions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e✔︎ \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSupervised by a lawyer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #5e673c;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #5e673c;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eCompletely Specialized in Japan's CBD Business \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"0 0 []\" id=\"57f4bcea-616f-4ff8-b766-7c7a222dac8c\" name=\"57f4bcea-616f-4ff8-b766-7c7a222dac8c\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eThis content is targeted towards CBD businesses that are planning to enter the Japanese market or have just started their venture in Japan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"0 0 []\" name=\"57f4bcea-616f-4ff8-b766-7c7a222dac8c\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eWe have compiled the essential laws you absolutely need to know to conquer the CBD business in Japan in a Q\u0026amp;amp;A format. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"0 0 []\" name=\"57f4bcea-616f-4ff8-b766-7c7a222dac8c\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eThrough our operated media, we share information related to CBD and have exchanged knowledge with many CBD shops and brands. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"0 0 []\" name=\"57f4bcea-616f-4ff8-b766-7c7a222dac8c\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eWe also share our own experiences and challenges encountered in the process of importing and selling CBD. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"0 0 []\" name=\"57f4bcea-616f-4ff8-b766-7c7a222dac8c\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eLeveraging these real-life experiences and awareness of issues, the content is specialized for the CBD business. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"0 0 []\" name=\"57f4bcea-616f-4ff8-b766-7c7a222dac8c\"\u003eFor those without a partner well-versed in Japanese law, this provides a more efficient route than searching online or asking peers, offering the shortest path to catch up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"0 0 []\" name=\"57f4bcea-616f-4ff8-b766-7c7a222dac8c\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #5e673c;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #5e673c;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eAnswers to Practical Questions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"7386b07d-fb31-4ad8-aa8d-2ae9e50e3136\" name=\"7386b07d-fb31-4ad8-aa8d-2ae9e50e3136\"\u003eWe focus on succinctly summarizing key points and perspectives that are 'essential for business operators to grasp.' While covering basic questions, we also respond to practical inquiries such as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenerally speaking, there are numerous sites touting the medical effects of CBD; are these in violation of the Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Law?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf there is no intention to sell the product, is it okay to claim its effects and benefits?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen selling products to non-Japanese-speaking residents in Japan, must the food label still comply with the Food Labeling Act and be in Japanese?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow should the recommended dosage be advertised? Are there any Japanese institutions that set these standards?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIs it legally permissible to sell food (prototype products) in an outlet?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI own a CBD shop. What legal risks are associated with consignment sales, and are there any risk mitigation strategies?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs a CBD brand, what legal considerations and strategies should be taken into account when outsourcing production to an OEM manufacturer, especially regarding concerns about competition or idea appropriation by the OEM manufacturer?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan the term 'organic' be used without acquiring the Organic JAS mark?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAre there any relevant legal regulations to consider when installing a CBD vending machine?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIs there a legal boundary for defamation during an Instagram Live? I am considering comparing various CBD products.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #5e673c;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #5e673c;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #5e673c;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #5e673c;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eSupervised by a Lawyer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOf course, given that the theme is law, we have sought supervision from a lawyer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe price is set based on the number of Q\u0026amp;As.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe will be updating the content periodically by adding more Q\u0026amp;As, but there will be no additional charge 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Overview\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #5e673c;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #5e673c;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eTitle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e［Lawyer Supervision] 72 Legal Q\u0026amp;A you need to know if you want to capture the CBD business in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #5e673c;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #5e673c;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eSupervisor \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eNaoyuki Tanaka (Attorney at Law) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #5e673c;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #5e673c;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eNumber of Q\u0026amp;A\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e72\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #5e673c;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #5e673c;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eFormat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003ePDF\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e※After purchase, a URL for downloading will be sent via email\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #5e673c;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #5e673c;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003ePublished by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eCBD Library\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #5e673c;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #5e673c;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eDisclaimer \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eThe copyright of this content is protected under copyright law, related treaties, and laws.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eUse by non-purchasers, unauthorized reproduction, duplication, and transmission are prohibited.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eThe contents of this document are examples based on the interpretation of the law at the time of writing and do not guarantee the application or interpretation of the law in individual, specific cases.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eChapters are divided by laws that CBD businesses should be aware of, and within each, questions are answered in a Q\u0026amp;A format.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eCannabis Control Law\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eNarcotics and Psychotropics Control Law (Narcotics Law)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003ePharmaceutical and Medical Device Act (PMD Act)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eAct against Unjustifiable Premiums and Misleading Representations\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eFood Sanitation Act\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eFood Labeling Act\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eOthers\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAbout Naoyuki Tanaka\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRepresentative lawyer at Top Runner Law Firm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDegree: Hitotsubashi University Law School\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCareer: Member of the Tokyo Bar Association (since 2009), previously at Tsuyuki \u0026amp; Akazawa Law Office, established Top Runner Law Firm in 2021\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOther:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eRepresentative Director of the General Incorporated Association Sports Career Advisors\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eMember of the Japan Sports Law Association\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eMember of the Japan Sports Management Association\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eExternal auditor for venture companies\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp name=\"57f4bcea-616f-4ff8-b766-7c7a222dac8c\" data-pm-slice=\"0 0 []\"\u003eFor any inquiries or questions, please use the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"contact form.\" href=\"https:\/\/store.cbd-library.com\/pages\/contact\"\u003econtact form.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp name=\"bb78d7e6-e20d-4702-8a29-5ca0030e6dfd\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\" 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