MHLW

Drugs

Overview of Japanese Phase I Trials

In order to advance discussions related to drug regulations with the aim of eliminating drug lag/drug loss and strengthe...
Medical Devices

Japanese Website: “Basics of Medical Program Development”

The Japan Association for Advancement of Medical Equipment has launched a website called "The Basics of Medical Program ...
Basic

The Roles of the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) and the Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency (PMDA)

The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) and the Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency (PMDA) play major r...
Basic

Definition of “New Drug” in Japan and its standard pre-market review process by PMDA/MHLW

Starting September 6, 2024, a trial scheme has been implemented, where submission of documents in English for new drug a...
Drugs

Submission of documents in English for new drug approval applications (trial scheme, from September 6, 2024)

An administrative notice entitled "Submitting documents to be attached in the application for approval of new ethical dr...