Japan’s regulations governing cultivated meat and fish products are continuing to develop. Since November 18, 2024, the Consumer Affairs Agency (“CAA”) has been convening meetings of the Subcommittee on Novel Foods under the Food Sanitation Standards Council (“Subcommittee”) to discuss guidelines and a regulatory framework for risk management relating to cultivated meat and fish. On February 21, 2025, at the third meeting of the Subcommittee, a working group led by Dr. Satoshi Kitajima of the National Institute of Health Sciences (serving as deputy chair) was formed to organize technical issues, including the distinction between hazards unique to cultivated meat and fish and those generally applicable to conventional food production. The group’s draft summary report (“Summary”) was released at the first Subcommittee meeting in FY 2025,...To read the full article, please see the PDF file
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Having studied Master Food Law & Regulatory Affairs at Wageningen University in the Netherlands (known as the best university in the Agri-Food area) and having worked at one of the most innovative food tech startups in Europe, Hideki is an expert in various business areas of the Agri-Food chain, such as the decarbonization of the farming process, the implementation of smart farming, and the development of novel food. His practice includes, but is not limited to, regulatory, contract, and business development support in these areas, as well as involvement in rule-making and the lobbying process as an industry leader. In addition, he builds bridges and enhances collaboration between the Japanese and global food tech community on regular basis as an industry professional.