Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Act amendment (Reiwa 7 Act No. 37); Local Autonomy Act entry

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Summary

This e-Gov Law Search update-list entry records an amending act, the Act Partially Amending the Act on Securing Quality, Efficacy and Safety of Pharmaceuticals, Medical Devices, etc. and related acts (Reiwa 7 Act No. 37), as affecting the Local Autonomy Act (Act No. 67 of 1947). The metadata lists a promulgation date of 2025-05-21 and an enforcement date of 2027-05-20.

Business Impact

Because the Local Autonomy Act is listed as the affected law, this entry may concern local-government provisions rather than pharmaceutical or device rules directly, though the amending act's broader scope could be relevant to healthcare-sector companies. The practical effect on any specific business is unclear from the metadata alone.

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Timeline of related official records

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1. 2025-05-21 — Promulgated (statute recorded by e-Gov Law Search) 医薬品、医療機器等の品質、有効性及び安全性の確保等に関する法律等の一部を改正する法律（令和七年法律第三十七号） (this update) Original Japanese source
2. 2027-05-20 — Effective date stated by e-Gov Law Search 健康保険法、医薬品、医療機器等の品質、有効性及び安全性の確保等に関する法律、地方自治法、武力攻撃事態及び存立危機事態における捕虜等の取扱いに関する法律、武力攻撃事態等における国民の保護のための措置に関する法律 ほか5件 (this update) Original Japanese source