Under the food business operator’s own responsibility, Foods with Function Claims can be labeled with function claims based on scientific evidence. Information on the evidence supporting the safety and effectiveness of the products are submitted to the Secretary-General of the Consumer Affairs Agency before the products is marketed. However, unlike Foods for Specified Health Uses (FOSHU), the product is not individually pre-approved by the Secretary-General of the Consumer Affairs Agency.
1.Food with Function Claims are for people not suffering from any disease (excluding minors, pregnant women (and those planning a pregnancy), or lactating women).
2.All food products including fresh produce are subject to this system.
3.Prior to market entry, food business operators are required to submit information, such as on food safety and effectiveness and the system in place to collect information on adverse health effects, to the Secretary-General of Consumer Affairs Agency.
4.Unlike Foods for Specified Health Uses, the government does not evaluate the safety and effectiveness of the submitted product.
5.The submitted information is disclosed on the website of the Consumer Affairs Agency.
「Kansetsu no Tomo NEXT」is an innovative Food with Function Claims product which focus on undenatured type II collagen.
【Food with Function Claims】
This product contains undenatured type II collagen which help with flexibility and mobility of the knee joint, reduce discomfort in the knees in daily activities such as walking, climbing stairs, squatting, sitting upright, and getting up from a chair, and support smooth walking and climbing stairs.
【Functional ingredient】
Undenatured type II collagen 3.2mg per capsule
Information about notification(website of the Consumer Affairs Agency)
「Hizakoshi no Tomo」contains “Next generation undenatured type II collagen”.
【Food with Function Claims】
This product contains undenatured type II collagen which help with flexibility and mobility of the knee joint, reduce discomfort in the knees and hips in daily activities such as walking, climbing stairs, squatting, sitting upright, and getting up from a chair, and twisting at the waist, and support smooth walking and climbing stairs.
【Functional ingredient】
Undenatured type II collagen 3.2mg per capsule
Information about notification(website of the Consumer Affairs Agency)
「Kioku no Tetsujin」contains PQQ (Pyrroloquinoline quinone disodium salt) which support in your everyday life.
【Food with Function Claims】
This product contains Pyrroloquinoline quinone disodium salt which helps cognitive functions that decline with healthy middle-aged and older adults, such as memory (the ability to remember and recall words), attention (the ability to maintain attention and respond accurately), judgment (the ability to respond appropriately and reason in response to changing circumstances), and cognitive flexibility (the ability to respond and process changes in instructions).
【Functional ingredient】
Pyrroloquinoline quinone disodium salt 21.5mg per capsule
Information about notification(website of the Consumer Affairs Agency)
Bikenka that has sold since 2007, revamp as a Food with Function Claims.
【Food with Function Claims】
This product contains Rhodanthenone B that helps to keep skin moist by reducing saccharification stress.
※Information on the evidence supporting the safety and effectiveness of the product are submitted to the Secretary-General of the Consumer Affairs Agency before the product is marketed. However, the product is not individually pre-approved by the Secretary-General of the Consumer Affairs Agency.
【Functional ingredient】
Rhodanthenone B 160μg per three capsules
Information about notification(website of the Consumer Affairs Agency)
“Body Challenge Z” is the innovative product that can make you realize the effect only intake 2 tablets per day.
【Food with Function Claims】
This product contains ellagic acid which helps to reduce body fat, blood triglyceride, visceral fat and waist circumference and improve BMI in overweight people.
※Information on the evidence supporting the safety and effectiveness of the product are submitted to the Secretary-General of the Consumer Affairs Agency before the product is marketed. However, the product is not individually pre-approved by the Secretary-General of the Consumer Affairs Agency.
【Functional ingredient】
Ellagic acid 3mg per two tablets
Information about notification(website of the Consumer Affairs Agency)
【Food with Function Claims】
This product contains ellagic acid which helps to reduce body fat and blood triglyceride and improve BMI in overweight people.
※Information on the evidence supporting the safety and effectiveness of the product are submitted to the Secretary-General of the Consumer Affairs Agency before the product is marketed. However, the product is not individually pre-approved by the Secretary-General of the Consumer Affairs Agency.
【Functional ingredient】
Ellagic acid 3mg per two tablets
Information about notification(website of the Consumer Affairs Agency)
【Food with Function Claims】
This product contains ellagic acid which helps to reduce body weight, body fat, blood triglyceride, visceral fat and waist circumference and improve BMI in overweight people.
※Information on the evidence supporting the safety and effectiveness of the product are submitted to the Secretary-General of the Consumer Affairs Agency before the product is marketed. However, the product is not individually pre-approved by the Secretary-General of the Consumer Affairs Agency.
【Functional ingredient】
Ellagic acid 3mg per two tablets
Information about notification(website of the Consumer Affairs Agency)
Densetsu no Megami has reformulated and is more functional product than ever.
【Food with Function Claims】
This product contains GABA which helps to keep the skin resilient and protect skin health. This product suitable for people who are anxious about dry skin. Moreover, GABA has functions to improve sleep quality (depth of sleep) and support waking up feeling refreshed.
※Information on the evidence supporting the safety and effectiveness of the product are submitted to the Secretary-General of the Consumer Affairs Agency before the product is marketed. However, the product is not individually pre-approved by the Secretary-General of the Consumer Affairs Agency.
【Functional ingredient】
GABA
Information about notification(website of the Consumer Affairs Agency)
Attaka Komachi has a function that keep body temperature of peripheral site.
【Food with Function Claims】
This product contains 6-gingerol and 6-shogaol which keep body temperature of peripheral site when air temperature or room temperature is low. Recommended cold weather and cold during air conditioning.
※Information on the evidence supporting the safety and effectiveness of the product are submitted to the Secretary-General of the Consumer Affairs Agency before the product is marketed. However, the product is not individually pre-approved by the Secretary-General of the Consumer Affairs Agency.
【Functional ingredient】
6-gingerol 2.835mg per two tablets
6-shogaol 0.23mg per two tablets
Information about notification(website of the Consumer Affairs Agency)