In this episode, we cover Japan’s proposed partial amendment to the Standards for Biological Raw Materials, which was notified to the World Trade Organization (WTO) by Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare on January 23, 2026. The proposal revises provisions in the biological raw materials standards that apply to a wide range of products — including drugs, quasi-drugs, cosmetics, medical devices, and regenerative medical products — with a focus on updating prohibited cattle-der...