The Secrets of
Japanese Wagyu
Traceability
Government Certification System
Beef produced in one of the world's most stringent quality control systems
Japan attaches great importance to the traceability of beef. Each head of cattle, including Japanese Wagyu, must be assigned a standardised ten-digit individual identification number. The government centrally manages this certification system. This allows consumers to trace where the beef was produced and how it was distributed to give them peace of mind about the meat they eat.
Meanwhile, some producers have veterinarians perform daily health checks. The results, the cattle's growth, and other information are collected in a medical record. That information is linked to the cattle's individual identification number as part of an effort to provide consumers with reassurance and safety. These are the lengths some ranchers go to in order to consistently produce high-quality Japanese Wagyu.
Today, Japanese Wagyu is growing in popularity. This quality control system, one of the world's most stringent, continues to deliver Japanese Wagyu beef to your table.
You can get information on each Japanese Wagyu beef through the QR code developed by the Japan Livestock Products Export Promotion Council(JLEC).
With a simple scan of the code, anyone can check information on the origin of the meat, guaranteed using Japan's unique traceability system.
*This video was produced by the Japan Livestock Products Export Promotion Council(JLEC).