Japan Cosmetic Association head convicted of bribing research professors

The head of the Japan Cosmetic Association has been convicted of bribing two research professors linked to a collaborative project with the University of Tokyo focused on cannabidiol applications for skin conditions. Court records indicate that the Japan Cosmetic Association provided frequent hospitality in return for preferential handling of research scope and budget amendments. Yoshizaki was sentenced to one year in prison, suspended for two years, reported The Japan Times .