This industry manufactures medicine and quasi-drugs. Japan has established a strict quality control system throughout the entire manufacturing process from the procurement of ingredients to the shipping of products. Moreover, Japan is one of the world's top three countries in terms of developing new medicines. Japan contributes significantly to global health as a nation that leads the world in innovation through advanced research and development activities. Currently, Japan is working to increase efficiency through measures such as utilizing AI in the verification of new medicine, a process which is usually time-consuming and costly.