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Japan Tightens Foreign Direct Investment Regulations on Life Science Companies - Prior notification requirements under the Japanese regulations were expanded to cover investments in life science companies.

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On June 15, 2020, the Japanese government implemented new regulations that designate the manufacture of pharmaceuticals for infectious diseases and the manufacture of highly-controlled medical devices (medical devices that are classified as Class III or Class IV in Japan, such as a heart–lung machines and ventilators) as both "Designated Businesses" and "Core Businesses" under the Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act of Japan ("FEFTA"). The new regulations were adopted in light of the COVID-19...
By: Jones Day
Source Url: https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/japan-tightens-foreign-direct-13774/

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