Innovation via regulation: SMEs and major players reaping rewards from Japan's functional food regulations

By Tingmin Koe

28-Feb-2023 - Last updated on 28-Feb-2023 at 03:57 GMT

Japan's Food with Function claims regulation (FFC) has encouraged more SMEs to enter the market, while the major players which have launched products under the scheme are enjoying higher growth, according to new data.

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