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Japan Designates Antibiotics as Key Resources for Economic Security
The Japanese government on December 20 designated products in 11 fields as “key resources” under the economic security law, including antibiotics, looking to reinforce their supply chain resilience. More specific antibiotic compounds are slated to be designated in guidance for…
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