Key Facts
• Japan and EU to initiate policy dialogue on bioindustry in late July 2025.
• Focus on creating international standards for bio-product regulations and certifications.
• Joint efforts include funding and support for bioindustry startups.
• Japan aims to boost domestic companies’ access to European and global markets.
• Bio-manufacturing, using genetic technology, expected to grow significantly.
• Domestic advancements include CO2-based plastic production and cultured meat research.
• Challenges remain in quality control, mass production, and cost reduction.
• U.S. and China heavily investing in bioindustry, intensifying global competition.
• U.S. projects one-third of global manufacturing to shift to bio-manufacturing in the future.
Summary
Japan and the European Union (EU) are set to launch a policy dialogue in late July 2025 to promote the bioindustry, a sector expected to expand as part of efforts to achieve a decarbonized society. The collaboration aims to establish international standards for bio-product regulations and certifications, positioning both regions as leaders in the global market. The initiative will also focus on supporting startups through funding and business matchmaking. Japan seeks to leverage this partnership to enhance its companies’ access to European and global markets. Domestically, advancements in bio-manufacturing, such as CO2-based plastic production and cultured meat, show promise but face challenges in quality, scalability, and cost. Meanwhile, the U.S. and China are accelerating investments in the bioindustry, intensifying global competition. The U.S. predicts that bio-manufacturing could account for one-third of global manufacturing in the future.
