In light of the variety of food consumption and growing concerns over flavor, freshness, health and safety, the JAS laws were revised with the goals of substantially strengthening food labeling, rectifying improper labeling and inconsistent production standards in organic foods, loosening standards with regards to standards regulation, putting to use the know-how of the private sector, and ensuring consistency with international standards.

The three pillars of JAS law revision:

• Substantial strengthening of food labeling
• Establishment of inspection certification system and labeling system for organic agricultural products
• Review of JAS standards system a. putting periodic standards revision into law b. implementation of a system that would allow businesses themselves to indicate classifications c. put to use private sector know-how towards registered classifications/qualification activities