JAS - JAS

Japanese: JAS - ジャス

Japanese Agricultural Standard. Based on the Law Concerning Standardization and Proper Labeling of Agricultural and Forestry Products (JAS Law) enacted in 1950, standards were established to improve the quality of agricultural and forestry products, simplify and make transactions fairer, and streamline production and consumption. There are General JAS Standards, Specific JAS Standards, Organic JAS Standards, and JAS Standards for the Disclosure of Production Information. Products that meet the standards can be labeled with the JAS Mark. JAS Standards.
[Additional Information] Types of JAS marks
JAS mark : A mark given to food and forest products that meet the general JAS standards for quality, such as grade, ingredients, and performance. Some products can be graded as "special grade," "high grade," or "standard grade" depending on the quality.
Specific JAS mark : A mark placed on foods that meet specific JAS standards for special production and manufacturing methods. Applies to aged ham and sausages, hand-pulled dried noodles, local chicken, etc.
Organic JAS mark : A mark placed on agricultural crops, livestock products, processed foods, etc. that meet the organic JAS standards, such as not using pesticides or chemical fertilizers, feeding organic feed, and refraining from using food additives.
JAS Production Information Disclosure Mark : A mark placed on beef or pork produced in a manner that meets the JAS Production Information Disclosure Standards, and on which information such as feeding and administration of veterinary medicines has been made public, and on processed foods (such as tofu) on which information such as ingredients and manufacturing processes has been made public.
JAS constant temperature controlled distribution mark : A mark given to processed foods (boxed lunches, etc.) that are distributed at a consistent temperature throughout the entire process from production to sale.

JAS [Japan-America Society]

Japan- America Society. An organization established to deepen mutual understanding and promote friendly relations between Japan and the United States. Incorporated association. Founded in 1917.

Source: About Shogakukan Digital Daijisen Information | Legend

Japanese:

《Japanese Agricultural Standard》日本農林規格。昭和25年（1950）制定の「農林物資の規格化及び品質表示の適正化に関する法律」（JAS法）に基づき、農林物資の品質の改善、取引の単純公正化、生産・消費の合理化を図って制定された規格。一般JAS規格・特定JAS規格・有機JAS規格・生産情報公表JAS規格などがある。該当するものにはジャスマークが標示できる。JAS規格。
[補説]JASマークの種類
JASマーク：品位・成分・性能など、品質についての一般JAS規格を満たす食品や林産物につけるマーク。品質によって「特級」「上級」「標準」の等級を示すことができるものもある。
特定JASマーク：特別な生産・製造方法についての特定JAS規格を満たす食品などにつけるマーク。熟成ハム・ソーセージ、手延べ干し麺、地鶏肉などが対象。
有機JASマーク：農薬・化学肥料を使用しない、有機飼料を与える、食品添加物の使用を控えるなどの有機JAS規格を満たす農作物・畜産物・加工食品などにつけるマーク。
生産情報公表JASマーク：生産情報公表JAS規格を満たす方法で、給餌や動物用医薬品の投与などの情報が公表されている牛肉や豚肉、原材料や製造過程などの情報が公表されている加工食品（豆腐など）につけるマーク。
定温管理流通JASマーク：製造から販売までの流通行程を一貫して一定温度を保って流通させる加工食品（弁当類）につけるマーク。