Japan Revises Specifications and Standards for Food Add…
On 25 June 2021, the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare in Japan issued a Notice, which amends the “Specifications and Standards f…
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New Mandatory Labelling Regulation for Alcoholic Bevera…
The Japanese Government makes moves to tackle alcohol addiction within its population by now requiring mandatory information to be labelled …
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Lab-grown Meat: From Science Fiction To Reality
In 2018, Singaporean writer Vina Jie-Min Prasad was shortlisted for the prestigious Hugo Award for her sci-fi story “A Series of Steaks, 
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A Guide to Face Mask Regulations during the COVID-19 Pa…
How are face masks regulated? While the regulations for face masks will vary by country or region, compliance also depends on the type of fa…
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Achieving a Functional Food Claim in Japan for an Inter…
Food with Functions Claim (FFC) Regulations in Global Markets: Acquiring FFC Approval in Japan’s Market Challenge An American internationa…
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Anticipating Regulatory Shifts for An Ingredient Manufa…
Anticipating Changes A large ingredient manufacturer headquartered in Japan was having difficulty staying compliant in certain markets due t…
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