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As we gear up for the 50th edition of FOODEX Japan, one of the world’s premier F&B exhibitions, there’s much to look forward to! This year, from March 11-14, Tokyo will host over 85,000 exhibitors from around the globe, making it the ultimate platform for networking, innovation, and business growth. One of the most anticipated features this year is the brand-new Healthcare Zone. This dedicated area will showcase a diverse range of cutting-edge products, including advanced supplements, protein-enhanced offerings, and innovative sleep-aid solutions. It's a must-visit for anyone interested in the latest trends in health and wellness. For those looking to enter the Japanese market, here are a few practical tips: 1. Understand Local Preferences: Japanese consumers highly value quality, safety, and functionality. Tailor your products to meet these expectations. 2. Regulatory Compliance: Ensure your products comply with Japan’s strict health regulations. This is particularly crucial for supplements and health-related products. 3. Cultural Sensitivity: Building relationships and trust is key. Take the time to learn about Japanese business etiquette and communication styles. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to expand your network in Japan’s dynamic market. See you at FOODEX Japan 2025! #FOODEXJapan2025 #HealthcareInnovation #GlobalBusiness #Supplements #Exhibition

I often hear from brands on social media, asking about entering the Japanese market—a challenge filled with both opportunity and intricacy due to the stringent regulations here. Let’s dive into what’s new and how it could affect your expansion plans. Unified Regulatory Strategy: Japan's government, including key agencies like METI, MHLW, and PMDA, are aiming to dramatically tighten the reins on personal imports. They've set a robust target to decrease these imports by 80% over the next four years. This major shift is part of a broader initiative to enhance market compliance and ensure consumer safety, maintaining high standards across all products while leveling the playing field for domestic and foreign sellers. Important METI Update: Starting this summer, a crucial new rule from METI will come into effect for consumer electronics brands: you’ll need a designated local representative in Japan. This change is designed to streamline compliance and maintain quality, ensuring products meet the rigorous expectations of Japanese consumers and PSE regulations. Why Choose COVUE: As your neutral local Japan Operations Partner, COVUE offers a unique advantage. We're not just another distributor; we're a partner who believes in keeping your supply chain stable and your market entry smooth. Our neutrality means that unlike traditional distributors, we don’t lock you into restrictive agreements or take over your import rights. This allows you to scale your operations across multiple channels freely and effectively. Empowering Your Growth in Japan: With COVUE, you gain more than just compliance. You get a strategic partner that enables you to navigate the complexities of the Japanese market with confidence. From import and compliance to customer care and logistics, we manage it all, so you can focus on what you do best—growing your brand. Navigating the Japanese market can be complex, but with COVUE’s expertise, your entry will be as smooth as possible. Ready to expand your brand in Japan with a partner who’s committed to your success? #JapanMarketEntry #BusinessExpansion #COVUE #GlobalTrade #InnovateJapan

How about launching a series of exciting hackathons/internships, and volunteer marathons for a month? It's a great way to trial that initiative aimed to boost drug discovery efforts. By breaking down current challenges into smaller tasks and enabling participants with diverse backgrounds to collaborate like mini pharmaceutical companies, we can address that. Let's start by focusing on recently approved drugs that have been in use for the last year and uncover some fascinating statistics about their applications.

Simply put, we operate every touch point of the market access process for our clients. From import to installation and all points in-between, COVUE does Japan market entry right. #covue #japanesemarket #import #marketingandadvertising #ecommerce #retail #logistics #installation #customerexperience

Great to have you at euroPLX 85 Dublin Claudia Dolcini and LABORATORIO ITALIANO BIOCHIMICO FARMACEUTICO LISAPHARMA SPA. #europlx #raucon #businessdevelopment #business #development #event #sales #events #tips #tip #partnering #success #pro #networking #network #pharma #pharmaceutical #opportunities #businessopportunities #networkingevent #benchmark

𝗛𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗱𝗲𝗹𝘀 𝗟𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗮 𝗠𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗲𝗼𝘂𝗹 On Wednesday, June 25th, our team supported a client in Seoul, Korea at a significant event in the medical and pharmaceutical industry, namely the during the World ADC Summit. We handled the assets and shipping requirements for this company at this major summit. 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘅 𝗟𝗼𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀 As this event was overseas, in another continent, our team was faced with some formidable challenges. Firstly, we had just two weeks to arrange and coordinate the shipping of critical assets from Europe, the USA, and Asia. This small timeframe required detailed planning and speedy execution to ensure that all materials arrived on time and undamaged from being subject to the rigors of transit. 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗭𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗿𝘀 Adding to all this complexity was the eight-hour time difference between London and Seoul. Our back-office team worked tirelessly around the clock, operating on a 24/7 basis to bridge the difference in time zones and overcame the language barriers that were involved, with remarkable patience. 𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 Despite the pressure and logistical difficulties, our entire team at Handdels London delivered on all of their promises using more than 120 years of combined team experience! The team also navigated their way through numerous customs regulations which ensured that everything was delivered according to needs. Our client was able to focus on the summit without stress. 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 Expert Planning: Our team is strategic and planned every aspect during the short timeline and understands the multiple shipping routes. 𝟮𝟰/𝟳 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Our dedicated team was committed to working through the night to accommodate differing time zones. 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: We used effective communication and coordination across different time zones, language barriers were overcome, resulting in success at every level. 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗲: The extensive experience of our team in every aspect of logistics and event support was crucial in overcoming the wide variety of challenges that we faced. 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘆 Our support during this important summit in Seoul is yet another example of our capability to deliver within the event arena through our extensive knowledge of logistics and the need to use effective strategies. This is why we are a trusted partner for major companies within the medical and pharmaceutical sectors. #LogisticsExpert #LogisticsExperts #seoul #seoulkorea

Come to Japan! Japan is an excellent market for advanced therapies, offering unique advantages. Its regulatory environment allows for faster approvals compared to the US and Europe. Japan's aging population and strong healthcare system create a high demand for new treatments. The US market is large but challenging due to complex reimbursement and long FDA approval times. Europe offers diverse opportunities but is fragmented with different regulations across countries. In contrast, Japan's streamlined process ensures quicker access to the market. Japan supports innovation in life sciences with government incentives and high R&D investment. Its research institutions and hospitals provide a solid base for clinical trials and post-market studies. This environment makes Japan an attractive market for advanced therapies. We are in Japan and always positive to exploratory dialogue. #AdvancedTherapies #JapanMarket #RegulatoryAdvantages #HealthcareDemand #InnovationSupport #GlobalStrategy #LifeSciences

Trilations and IQVIA Japan will present "The Evolving Healthcare Landscape: Trends in the Use of Medicines and Customer Engagement in Japan" at American Chamber of Commerce in Japan on March 5th. Opening speech will be by Hans Klemm of PhRMA Japan. In addition Alan Thomas presentation on trends in the use of medicine, Joeri De Haes will present some interesting insights out of Trilations' syndicated customer interaction projects in Japan that can help Pharma companies enhance their HCP engagement strategy. Feel free to reach out if you are interested in joining this session, as still few seats available. Trilations Healthcare Strategies

Top5️⃣Reasons You Can’t Miss #LAAM24 1️⃣𝐍𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐎𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬: Connect with key stakeholders and influencers driving initiatives in Latin America and the Caribbean. Forge valuable connections that can propel your projects forward. 2️⃣𝐂𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬-𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐒𝐲𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲: This year's meeting features three comprehensive tracks—Regulatory/Clinical, Safety and #Pharmacovigilance, and Medical Affairs and Scientific Communications (#MASC)—ensuring there's something for everyone in the industry. 3️⃣𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰𝐥𝐞𝐝𝐠𝐞 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠: Break down silos and explore the intersection of #regulatory, #clinical, safety, pharmacovigilance, and medical affairs and #ScientificCommunications. 4️⃣𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡, 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭: Dive into discussions on multi-regional cooperation, global #harmonization, and best practices tailored to #LatinAmerica and the Caribbean from #real-world case studies. 5️⃣𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲: Enjoy seamless participation with simultaneous interpretation available in #Spanish and #Portuguese, ensuring everyone can engage fully in the discussions and workshops. ➡️Don't miss this opportunity to be part of stimulating discussions, share knowledge, and foster collaboration amongst stakeholders in Latin America and the #Caribbean: https://ow.ly/ThWQ50RPnSS

Curious about how emerging tends will impact your compliance monitoring program? Embrace the unknown with confidence by signing up for our must-attend webinar! Gain a comprehensive understanding of the emerging compliance monitoring trends that will influence your program and learn how to approach these risk areas effectively! #compliance #emergingtrends #riskmitigation #pharma #webinar