Join CIRS at the Hi Japan Expo 2025 in Tokyo!

CIRS Group will participate in the Hi Japan Expo (Booth No.: 4-002, West Hall 4) from October 15 to 17, 2025. This marks the first appearance of CIRS Group, along with its CIRS Japan and CIRS Group Korea in a major food industry exhibition. We welcome all partners– new and old – swap ideas and find collaboration opportunities!

About Hi Japan Expo

Date: 15-17 October 2025

Location: Tokyo Big Sight Exhibition Centre, Tokyo, Japan

CIRS Booth No.: 4-002, West Hall 4

At the exhibition, Mr. Xu Hui from the Food Division of CIRS China will deliver a keynote speech on Regulatory Requirements and Latest Trends for the Application of New Food Raw Materials in China, the US, and Europe. In this presentation, Mr. Xu will introduce the latest regulatory requirements and trends for the applications of new food raw materials in different countries, make a comparative analysis of the application procedures and dossier requirements across these countries and address hot topics of concern to enterprises.

CIRS Speech Information

Time: October 15, 2025, 13:00-13:50 (GMT+09:00)

Venue: PN Conference Center (West 4 Hall)

Topic: Regulatory Requirements and Latest Trends for the Application of New Food Raw Materials in China, the US, and Europe

About CIRS

Established in 2007, the CIRS Group is a leading product safety and regulatory consulting firm. CIRS has branch offices in the Republic of Ireland, South Korea, the United States, the United Kingdom, Japan and China.

CIRS Food Division was established in 2012. Since its establishment, the team has helped over 1,000 food companies globally in achieving one-stop compliance solutions. CIRS offers a full range of regulatory services covering novel food applications, synthetic biology-derived foods, US GRAS notice, EU novel food application, China health food registration, and food for special medical purposes (FSMP).

Meet Us at the Hi Japan Expo

Cathy Yu, General Manager of Food Division, CIRS China

Xu Hui, Senior Food Regulation Consultant, CIRS China

Kyonga Park, General Manager, CIRS Japan

Shigenori Nakamura, Senior Consultant, CIRS Japan

Toshinobu Hori, Senior Consultant, CIRS Japan

Lee Gilyeong, Senior Consultant, CIRS Japan

Shuping Han, Senior Consultant, CIRS Japan

SeoWon Kim, Chief Manager, CIRS Korea

Junho Lee, Director, CIRS Korea

About Hi Japan Expo 2025

It is Asia’s premier food industry event, has been held annually since its inception in 1990. Over three decades of development, the exhibition has consistently focused on food R&D, quality assurance, and manufacturing technologies, establishing itself as a vital platform for global food professionals. The 36th exhibition will showcase cutting-edge technologies and solutions in the food industry through four innovative themed exhibition zones:

Health ingredients Japan (Hi Japan) – Specializing in health/functional food ingredients, featuring:

-Plant-based Food R&D Zone

-Noval Food Resource Zone

Food Ingredients for Taste Japan (FiT Japan) –Focusing on enhancing sensory experiences in food, with highlights including:

-Fermented Ingredients Pavilion

-Innovative Solutions for Alternative Protein

Safety and Technology Japan (S-tec Japan) – Highlighting advanced technologies in food safety and smart manufacturing:

-R&D-Grade Laboratory Equipment Zone

-Foreign Matter Detection & Pest Control Solutions

-Digital Transformation & AI Applications

Food Long Life Japan (LLj Japan) – Addressing global food waste through:

-Extended Shelf Life Technologies

-Innovative Freshness Maintenance Solutions

This year’s expo will also feature a dedicated “High-Value-added Food OEM & Private Label Development Zone”, reinforcing its role as Asia’s food industry hub. The event brings together top-tier enterprises and professionals across the global food supply chain, offering a one-stop platform for technological innovation and business collaboration.