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Standards for Biological Raw Materials
Local Title:
生物由来原料基準
Country/Region:
Japan
Competent Authority:
Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare
Type:
Regulation
Status:
In force
Release Date:
2018-02-28
Implementation Date:
2018-02-28
Document
Language Source Title Access
JA
 Official Standards for Biological Raw Materials (2018)
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JA
 Official Revisions to the Standards for Biological Raw Materials (2018)
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EN
 Official Standards for Biological Raw Materials (English Translation by PMDA)
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Summary

The standard sets requirements for manufacturing quasi-drugs and cosmetics using non-plant-derived ingredients. Its most recent update was on February 28, 2018.

History
2026-03-31
Partial Amendment to the Standards for Biological Raw Materials (MHLW Notification No. 155 of 2026)
In force
Release Date: 2026-03-31
Implementation Date : 2026-03-31
2026-01-23
Partial Amendment to the Standards for Biological Raw Materials
Invalid
Release Date: 2026-01-23
Implementation Date : /
2018-02-28
Standards for Biological Raw Materials
In force
Release Date: 2018-02-28
Implementation Date : 2018-02-28
2014-09-26
Standards for Biological Raw Materials
Invalid
Release Date: 2014-09-26
Implementation Date : 2014-11-25
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