Éhime Prefecture Opens Applications for HACCP Hard Business Support Programs
Matsuyama, Japan – August 13, 2025 – Éhime Prefecture has officially announced the opening of applications for two vital support programs designed to bolster food businesses in their implementation of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) standards. The “FY2024 Supplementary HACCP Hard Business Program (4th Call for Applications)” and the “FY2025 Initial HACCP Hard Business Program (3rd Call for Applications)” are now accepting submissions, offering financial assistance to businesses looking to upgrade their facilities and equipment to meet stringent food safety requirements.
These programs, published today by the Éhime Prefectural Government, aim to encourage and facilitate the adoption of HACCP, a globally recognized system for ensuring food safety. By providing subsidies for necessary hardware and facility improvements, the prefecture is committed to supporting its food industry in maintaining high standards of hygiene and quality, thereby enhancing consumer confidence and promoting the competitiveness of Éhime’s food products.
The FY2024 Supplementary HACCP Hard Business Program (4th Call for Applications) is an opportunity for businesses that may have previously missed the application window or are newly undertaking HACCP implementation with the supplementary funding for the current fiscal year. Similarly, the FY2025 Initial HACCP Hard Business Program (3rd Call for Applications) provides a forward-looking initiative, allowing businesses to plan and invest in their HACCP compliance for the upcoming fiscal year.
While specific details regarding eligibility criteria, eligible expenses, application procedures, and deadlines are yet to be fully elaborated in the official announcement, it is understood that these programs will typically cover costs associated with purchasing and installing equipment, modifying existing facilities, and other necessary infrastructure upgrades that directly contribute to achieving HACCP compliance.
Éhime Prefecture strongly encourages food-related businesses within the prefecture to take advantage of these valuable support initiatives. Implementing HACCP is not only a crucial step towards ensuring food safety but also a strategic investment in a business’s long-term success and reputation.
Businesses interested in learning more about the application process, detailed requirements, and submission guidelines are advised to visit the official Éhime Prefecture website or contact the relevant department within the prefectural government. Further information is expected to be made available shortly.
令和6年度補正HACCPハード事業（第4回募集）及び 令和7年度当初HACCPハード事業（第3回募集）の募集について
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