Partial Amendment to the Standards for Biological Raw Materials (MHLW Notification No. 155 of 2026)

Local Title

令和8年3月31日厚生労働省告示第155号

Country/Region

Japan

Competent Authority

Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare

Type

Notice

Status

In force

Release Date

2026-03-31

Implementation Date

2026-03-31

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Noteworthy Information

On March 31, 2026, the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) of Japan released an amendment to the Standards for Biological Raw Materials (MHLW Notification No. 155 of 2026). The amendment mainly revises the requirements for ruminant-derived raw materials based on international trends regarding the risk of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) transmission. The revised standards took effect upon release.