Shuruigyo Kumiai Ho (Liquor Industry Association Act)

The Shuruigyo Kumiai Ho (Liquor Industry Association Act) is the abbreviated name of the "Act on Securing of Liquor Tax and Preservation of Liquor Business Associations" (酒税の保全及び酒類業組合等に関する法律). Its purpose is to safeguard liquor tax revenue and keep the alcoholic beverage industry stable. By ensuring proper collection of liquor tax and stable transactions, the act supports the sound development of the industry as a whole. The act also serves as the basis for the standards governing how sake is made and how it is labeled for quality, so that consumers can enjoy Japanese sake with confidence. The Shuruigyo Kumiai Ho is an important law for both businesses that handle alcoholic beverages and consumers.