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Nitrosamine Self-Inspection Deadline Extended to Aug. 1 amid Challenges
The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) has extended the final deadline for drug makers to conduct self-inspections regarding the risk of nitrosamine impurities in their pharmaceutical products from the end of October to August 1 next year. The…
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