There has been a growing trend of life science manufacturers collaborating with local governments (e.g., at the municipal and prefectural level) in Japan during the past 3-5 years. This trend is observed not only with domestic manufacturers but among foreign…
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MHLW Panel to Discuss Cultivation of Cannabis for Use as Pharmaceutical Ingredient
A health ministry panel on cannabis regulations on June 29 agreed on a list of issues to discuss with a view to amending the current Cannabis Control Law, including the cultivation of cannabis for use as an ingredient in pharmaceuticals.…
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