Japan Regenerative Medicine Laws Take Effect, Encourage Industry

Japan has formally enacted new legislation governing the development, approval and use of regenerative medicines, including induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells, in a move welcomed by companies both inside and outside the country.

Japan has formally enacted new legislation governing the development, approval and use of regenerative medicines, including induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells, in a move welcomed by companies both inside and outside the country.

The new regulatory regime involves revisions to the existing Pharmaceutical Affairs Law - now called the Pharmaceuticals, Medical Devices and Other Therapeutic Products

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