The government has compiled a plan to overhaul the system allowing foods to be labeled as having specific functions on health, following a string of health issues caused by Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's dietary supplements containing beni kо̄ji red yeast rice.
Key measures in the review of the system for foods with function claims include obliging businesses to report health problems caused by such foods and introducing for them quality management standards currently required for drugs.
The Consumer Affairs Agency and the health ministry plan to revise related ordinances and other regulations.