Food and Dietary Supplements Market Entry Challenges and Solutions - Japan
July 23 2025
45 Minutes
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For the Americas, EU & Africa Region
10:00 EDT | 9:00 CDT | 11:00 BRT | 17:00 CEST
For ROW
18:00 AEST | 10:00 MSK | 15:00 MYT | 12:30 IST
What Is It All About?
In this webinar, we’ll provide a detailed overview of the regulatory requirements affecting Japan’s food and dietary supplement industry. We’ll explore the regulatory framework established by Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) and other relevant authorities, covering essential topics such as product classification, import notification, functional claims categories (FOSHU, FFC, FNFC), labeling requirements, and additive use standards. We will also focus on compliance strategies and recent updates in Japanese FDS regulations. By the end of the session, you’ll be equipped with the knowledge to navigate Japan’s regulatory landscape and ensure your compliance in this important market.
The webinar will be hosted by and presented by Giulio Libertini and Etsuko Ogawa and will cover:
- Overview of Japan’s food and dietary supplement regulations
- Regulatory authorities: MHLW and others
- Classification of foods and dietary supplements in Japan
- Import notification and product registration processes
- Functional claims categories: FOSHU, FFC, FNFC
- Labeling requirements and additive use standards
- Recent updates in Japan’s FDS regulatory framework
- Freyr’s regulatory services for the Japanese FDS market
With sincere appreciation for your time, we invite you to join us for the webinar. This is an excellent opportunity to stay informed and ensure compliance with the latest developments in your field.
Giulio Libertini is a Regulatory Specialist and biologist with a solid background in public health and food safety. In 2010, he started working as a Regulatory professional, gaining valuable experience with Health Authorities (HAs) and Regulatory bodies. He has four (04) years of experience in food compliance and labeling of food supplements, fortified foods, and foods for specific groups, with successful projects in several different countries. His primary expertise is food compliance evaluation along with food labeling, Regulatory submissions, and nutritional/health claims.
Etsuko Ogawa is a Regulatory professional with 20+ years of experience in consumer products Regulatory affairs. She has experience in the preparation and submission of registration dossiers for consumer and medicinal products, submission of variation, and renewal applications to the Health Authority (HA), translation of chemical reports, product information, bulletins, MSDS, certificates of analysis, specifications, technical sheets and medical - CIOMS, Clinical Study Reports (CSRs), protocols, CTD, inquiries, packaging insert, and medical writing.
Hosted By
Giulio Libertini
Deputy Manager - Regulatory Affairs (FDS)
Presented By
Etsuko Ogawa
Senior Manager - Consumer Regulatory Affairs