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The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES)
CITES (the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora) is an international agreement between governments. Its aim is to ensure that international trade in specimens of wild animals and plants does not threaten their survival.
- About CITES
- Exports of goods related to the CITES
- Imports of goods related to the CITES
- Do you know CITES?
Topics
- February 01, 2017
- Announcement of Import/Export Procedures for Sheep-Related Goods in Line with the Amended Descriptions of the CITES Appendices (PDF:18KB)
- December 28, 2016
- New Procedures in Japan for Imports/Exports of the CITES Listed Species in Line with the CITES Amended Appendices (PDF:27KB)
- December 12, 2016
- CITES Appendices to be Amended* News Release
- July 26, 2016
- FAQ on ivory trade (PDF:101KB)
- July 25, 2016
- The Second Meeting of the Public-Private Council for the Promotion of Appropriate Ivory Trade Measures Held (PDF:121KB)
- May 24, 2016
- The First Meeting of the Public-Private Council for the Promotion of Appropriate Ivory Trade Measures Held (PDF:122KB)
- February 16, 2016
- March 3rd Is World Wildlife Day News Release
- What is World Wildlife Day (PDF:1.433KB)
- January 15, 2016
- View of Japan regarding Conservation of African Elephants and Trade in Ivory (PDF:203KB)
Upon receipt of a postcard from the customs bureau
FAQ
Related ministries and agencies
Responsibilities | Responsible Ministries | Contact |
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Issuance of a certificate of import/export permission | Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry | |
Listed species brought by ship | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | Ecosystem Conservation Office, Resources and Environmental Research Division, Resources Enhancement Promotion Department, Fisheries Agency Telephone: 03-3502-8111 (MAFF main number) |
Responsibilities | Responsible Ministry or organization | Contact counters and other information |
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Herbaceous species of plants | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | Horticultural Crop Division, Crop Production Department, Agricultural Production Bureau Telephone: 03-3502-8111 (MAFF main number) |
Arboreous Plant species | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | Forest Multiple Use and Conservation Research and Management Division, Private Forest Department, Forestry Agency Telephone: 03-3502-8111 (MAFF main number) |
Animals | Ministry of the Environment | Wildlife Division, Nature Conservation Bureau Telephone: 03-3581-3351 (MOE main number) |
Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | Ecosystem Conservation Office, Resources and Environment Research Division, Resources Enhancement Promotion Department, Fisheries Agency Telephone: 03-3502-8111 (MAFF main number) |
Links to related information
Division in Charge
Office of Trade Licensing for Wild Animal and Plants, Trade Licensing Division, Trade Control Department, Trade and Economic Cooperation Bureau
Last updated:2016-06-27