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MHLW Approves Proposed Reforms to Allow the Export of Plasma Fraction Products
The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) approved on December 15 proposed reforms that would allow the export of plasma fraction products at a meeting of the Pharmaceutical Affairs and Food Sanitation Council’s Committee on Blood Programs. Going forward,…
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