Japan Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fishery (JMAFF) has announced that harmonization of Japanese guideline for aquatic animals (VICH GL57) was completed. The study results according to the old guideline are acceptable until February 27^th, 2021.

In case that a target animal is not included in the guideline, JMAFF recommends to conduct the study to use species which is described in the guideline.