noun
National Institute of Health Sciences; NIHS
Official name of a Japanese government research institute under the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare.
国立医薬品食品衛生研究所は、医薬品や食品の安全性を評価しています。
The National Institute of Health Sciences evaluates the safety of pharmaceuticals and foods.
Compound of 国立 (national), 医薬品 (pharmaceuticals), 食品 (food), and 衛生研究所 (hygiene research institute). The name reflects the institute's scope.