Latest Regulatory Update on Cell-Cultured Foods in Japan (Part 2)

On September 29, 2025, the Subcommittee on Novel Foods under the Food Sanitation Standards Council (“Subcommittee”) convened its second meeting of FY2025 to discuss the ongoing development of guidelines and the regulatory framework for cell-cultured foods in Japan. This newsletter provides an overview of the key points discussed at the latest Subcommittee meeting regarding (i) the scope of foods covered by the guidelines and the nomenclature used to describe such foods, and (ii) the regulatory framework, i.e., the legal structure and administrative procedures by which product safety is ensured. In particular, this article takes a closer look at the regulatory framework, as it directly affects the specific processes by which food business operators can bring cell-cultured foods to market....To read the full article, please see the PDF file

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