Part 1: Creativity of Japan's Science and Technology
Chapter 2 Current State and Issue of Japan's Science and Technology
Section 3 Research Infrastructure
3. Intellectual Infrastructure
The promotion of advanced, original and basic R&D calls
for the systematic development of intellectual infrastructure such as research
materials and measurement standards to support stable and effective R&D activities.
(Biological Resources)
At the Institute of Physical and Chemical Research, National
Institute of Agrobiological Sciences, and the Product Assessment Technology Center,
we are planning to establish footholds that will play a central role in the bio-resources
projects of Japan. In this context, in cooperation with relevant ministries and
agencies, we are contemplating the development of the system to manage and provide
biogenetic resources such as experimental plants and animals, farm products,
microbe and DNA.
(Weight and Measurement Standards and Reference Material)
Securing the objectivity of the evaluation results of measuring,
analyzing and testing by the correct use of the weight and measurement standards
and reference material is an important basis for the smooth promotion of R&D
activities. Therefore Japan is pursuing the enriching and strengthening of the
structure for development and supply to reach the U.S. standard before 2010.
Regarding the development of the safety control of chemical
substance, and matters related to human life, welfare, and material, we are tackling
these issues by setting up concrete objectives and development plans.