The above emergency import restriction measures have been reviewed on the basis of health status and information on disease control measures provided by the relevant authorities of India.

Mandate: To prevent the entry and establishment of Reportable Diseasesand other unwanted diseases, based on import controls, disease surveillance and emergency preparedness.

"We're not in an emergency situation yet, but there has been some impact, " said Ichiro Fukuoka, director of Japan Chopsticks Import Association.