Hygiene Institute - Hygiene Research Institute

Japanese: 衛生研究所 - えいせいけんきゅうじょ

These facilities are established in prefectures and cities designated by government ordinances, and perform scientific testing of bacteria and viruses, and whether food, drinking water, medicines, medical and household products, cosmetics, indoor air, etc. are hygienically safe. They also conduct surveys and research on issues specific to each region, and provide technical support and training for the monitoring work of public health centers, while also accepting requests for hygiene tests from the general public. In cities designated by government ordinances, many of these facilities are called hygiene testing laboratories and mainly carry out various tests and inspections.

Source: Heibonsha World Encyclopedia, 2nd Edition Information

Japanese:

都道府県および政令指定都市に設置されていて，細菌，ウイルスの検査，食品，飲料水，医薬品，医療用および家庭用品，化粧品，室内空気などが衛生上安全であるかどうかの科学的検査を行っている施設。また各地方に特有な問題についての調査，研究，保健所の監視業務の技術的支援や研修も行っていると同時に一般住民からの衛生上の依頼検査も受けている。政令指定都市の場合は衛生試験所と称して，主として各種試験や検査を行っているところが多い。

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