- Issued by
- Japanese Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
- Programme / market
- Japan
- Mark type
- Certification
- Artwork access
- Permission from issuer required
- Source checked
- 23 September 2026
What this mark means
Distinctive JAS identifies products covered by standards with clearly distinctive characteristics.
Before you add it to your label
- Use the mark only for the relevant distinctive standard and approved product.
- Open the official resource below and keep the current guidance with your artwork brief.
- Have the finished layout checked against the product records and destination-market requirements.
A detail worth checking
This is a separate JAS designation, not a decorative alternative to the general or organic mark.
Useful to know
Which resource should I use for Distinctive JAS?
Start with Japanese Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries. The official link below is the route to the programme’s guidance and any artwork it makes available. Certification artwork should match the approved product and designation.
Does downloading the artwork give me permission to use it?
No. Follow the issuer’s eligibility, licensing and artwork guidance for your specific product. The library helps you find the source; the issuer authorises use.
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