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Enforcement in October of Reiwa 6 (2024): What are the Guaranteed Procedures and Direct Penalty Provisions? Explaining the Key Points of the Premiums and Representations Act Amendments — 2024.11.01
Enforcement in October of Reiwa 6 (2024): What are the Guaranteed Procedures and Direct Penalty .
In recent years, the prevalence of false and exaggerated advertising, as well as stealth marketing on the internet, has become a significant issue,...
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What Changed with the Japanese Medical Care Act Amendment in Reiwa 3 (2021)? Explaining the History and Background of the Amendment — 2024.07.16
What Changed with the Japanese Medical Care Act Amendment in Reiwa 3 (2021)? Explaining the Hist.
Advancements in technology and changes in the era, of course, have led to periodic amendments to the Japanese Medical Care Act, aimed at improving ...
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Japanese Premiums and Representations Act (Jōhyōhō) Explained: An Easy-to-Understand Guide with Examples of Violations and Penalties — 2024.07.16
Japanese Premiums and Representations Act (Jōhyōhō) Explained: An Easy-to-Understand Guide with .
When the presentation differs from reality or the prizes are too luxurious, consumers may end up purchasing products they would not normally buy. T...
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Japanese Premiums and Representations Act (景表法) Violations: What Happens? An Explanation of the Administrative Fine System — 2024.07.16
Japanese Premiums and Representations Act (景表法) Violations: What Happens? An Explanation of the .
When advertisements or products contain false or exaggerated information, or offer overly luxurious prizes, it may constitute a violation of the Ja...
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Is There a Maximum Amount for Prizes and Sweepstakes? Explaining Each Category Defined by the Japanese 'Prize Display Act — 2024.07.11
Is There a Maximum Amount for Prizes and Sweepstakes? Explaining Each Category Defined by the Ja.
While it is not inherently wrong to offer prizes and incentives with products or services in hopes of attracting more customers and encouraging pur...
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Understanding Discounts under the Japanese 'Act against Unjustifiable Premiums and Misleading Representations' (景表法): Case Studies and Penalties for Violations — 2024.07.11
Understanding Discounts under the Japanese 'Act against Unjustifiable Premiums and Misleading Re.
Many companies employ strategies such as offering prizes through sweepstakes or lotteries, and providing goods or services at discounted prices. Ho...
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Understanding Medical Advertising Guidelines: Explaining False and Exaggerated Advertisements Regulated in Medical Advertising — 2024.07.11
Understanding Medical Advertising Guidelines: Explaining False and Exaggerated Advertisements Re.
Advertisements promoting medical institutions such as hospitals and clinics are subject to regulations under the Japanese Medical Practitioners' Ac...
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Understanding Prohibited Advertising under Medical Advertising Regulations: Explaining No-Good Examples in the Guidelines — 2024.07.11
Understanding Prohibited Advertising under Medical Advertising Regulations: Explaining No-Good E.
Advertisements promoting medical institutions such as hospitals and clinics are subject to regulations under the Japanese Medical Practitioners' Ac...
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Explaining in Detail the Cases Where Testimonials and Before-and-After Photos Become Prohibited under Medical Advertising Regulations — 2024.07.11
Explaining in Detail the Cases Where Testimonials and Before-and-After Photos Become Prohibited .
Advertisements promoting medical institutions such as hospitals and clinics are subject to regulations under the Japanese Medical Law and the Japan...
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Is Using a Doctor's Recommendation as an Advertising Claim a Violation of the Japanese 'Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Act' (薬機法)? — 2024.07.11
Is Using a Doctor's Recommendation as an Advertising Claim a Violation of the Japanese 'Pharmace.
The "Act on Securing Quality, Efficacy and Safety of Products Including Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices," commonly known as the "Pharmaceutical...
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Understanding 'Superior Misrepresentation' under the Japanese 'Premiums and Representations Act' (Jōhyōhō): Differences from 'Advantageous Misrepresentation' and Case Studies Explained — 2024.07.11
Understanding 'Superior Misrepresentation' under the Japanese 'Premiums and Representations Act'.
The Japanese Premiums and Representations Act (Jōhinhyōji-hō), commonly referred to as the Premiums and Representations Law, is a law that regulate...
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Understanding the Penalty System under the Japanese 'Premiums and Representations Act': Explaining Countermeasures with Actual Cases — 2024.07.11
Understanding the Penalty System under the Japanese 'Premiums and Representations Act': Explaini.
Violations of the Japanese Premiums and Representations Act (Japanese Fair Trade Act) can result in the imposition of administrative fines. When su...
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Is Permanent Makeup Considered a Medical Practice? Understanding the New Notification from the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare that Beauty Clinics Should Heed — 2024.03.21
Is Permanent Makeup Considered a Medical Practice? Understanding the New Notification from the M.
Art makeup for eyebrows and eyeliner can be easily performed at beauty clinics, and because it doesn't wash off with water and also reduces makeup ...
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Does Using Another Company's Product Name as a Hashtag Constitute Trademark Infringement? Explaining Domestic and International Cases — 2024.03.21
Does Using Another Company's Product Name as a Hashtag Constitute Trademark Infringement? Explai.
"Does Using Other Companies' Brand Names as Hashtags Constitute Trademark Infringement?"In online retail, hashtags are utilized to increase searcha...
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Contents of the Pharmaceutical Affairs Law Amendment in Reiwa 1st Year (2019) ~The Future of Pharmacies and Pharmacists, and the System of Administrative Monetary Penalties~ — 2023.11.22
Contents of the Pharmaceutical Affairs Law Amendment in Reiwa 1st Year (2019) ~The Future of Pha.
The revised Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Act, which was promulgated on December 4th of Reiwa 1 (2019) and is scheduled to be implemented in st...
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What is the Surcharge System under the 'Japanese Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Act'? Explanation of Targeted Actions and Cases for Reduction or Exemption — 2023.11.22
What is the Surcharge System under the 'Japanese Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Act'? Explana.
Under the Japanese Pharmaceutical Affairs Law, false and exaggerated advertising of products such as pharmaceuticals and cosmetics is prohibited. I...
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