API's SR- 機能性表示食品の開発 -

Of foods with functional claims
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Foods with functional claimsWhat is

Different from "food for specified health use (tokuho)" and "food with nutritional function"Functional labeling system for new foodsis

  • It is a food that can display the functionality of foods that can be expected to have a specific health purpose (useful for maintaining and improving health), such as "to improve your stomach condition" and "to moderate fat absorption".
  • It is the responsibility of the business operator to display the functionality based on scientific grounds for ensuring safety.
  • Information will be provided through appropriate display so that consumers can select products without misunderstanding.

Source: Consumer Affairs Agency, “Brochure about foods with functional claims”

SupportAPI's thorough support from planning to manufacturing of functionally labeled foods!

API supports thoroughly
We, Api Co., Ltd., have been engaged in many OEM / ODM production as a health food professional for more than 110 years since our foundation.

Accurately listening to the customer's request, we propose a total of new product development including product concept, material, shape, taste, packaging, and advertisement development.
With the full facilities and experienced staff, we will maximize the goodness of materials and contribute to the production of products that meet the market needs.

With API's unique planning and manufacturing technology, we will achieve overwhelming originality and high added value.

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New product development utilizing our original raw materials
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New product development utilizing our original raw materials

We propose various dosage forms and prescription designs based on materials originally developed by Api, such as "Jinko leaf" which is effective for improving bowel movements and "Royal jelly peptide" which makes it difficult for moisture to escape.
We will contribute to the development of new products that can be differentiated from other companies.
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Total support from commercialization to notification support

At API, we have realized the prescription design and formulation based on the creation of our own research review (SR) by the specialized staff within our own laboratory.
With API's SR, a service that consistently supports even notification support, we are able to develop flexible foods with functional claims.
Total support from commercialization to notification support
Extensive network with a wide variety of raw material manufacturers
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Extensive network with a wide variety of raw material manufacturers

In addition to our original raw materials, we have a track record of handling various raw materials in the network that we have accumulated through our contract manufacturing business for health foods.
We propose a development plan that meets all your needs, such as concept, speed, and cost.

Health claim lineup example

  • Eye care (blue light / contrast sensitivity / focus adjustment)
  • Muscle mass / strength
  • blood pressure
  • Blood glucose level
  • Blood flow (coolness / maintenance of body temperature)
  • Waist and shoulder strain
  • cholesterol
  • Suppression of lipid absorption
  • Sleep (depth of sleep / wake up)
  • Mental stress
  • Intestinal regulation (intestinal environment)
  • Body fat
  • Neutral fat
  • Suppression of carbohydrate absorption
  • Uric acid level
  • Cognitive ability (memory / attention / judgment)
  • Moisturizing skin
  • Knee joint (discomfort / discomfort / flexibility / movability)
  • Fatigue (after exercise / eyes)
  • Improving bowel movements
  • Walking ability
  • Bone
* Please contact us for your requests and health claims you are interested in.
* There are various other health claims, so please contact us for details.

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Supplement shape

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We can manufacture tablets, hard capsules, soft capsules, and all other dosage forms and sizes.

Powder formulation

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It can be adjusted according to the product concept and drinking scene, such as the type that dissolves in water and drinks, the type that eats as it is.

Beverage type

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You can select from the characteristics, lot, and cost of the content liquid such as bottle, can, PET, blow pack, and liquid three-way.
We offer a wide variety of variations to meet every request.

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STEP1

Hearing

First of all, please tell us your request such as the health claim you want to display, the target, the selling price, the release time, etc.

STEP2

Compatibility check

Comprehensively examine the contents of health claims, ingredients involved in functionality, safety and functionality, etc. to determine compatibility with foods with functional claims.

STEP3

Raw material selection

Select in consideration of cost, physical properties, formulation, inventory risk, etc.

STEP4

Prescription and product design

We propose a total design from the prescription of the contents to the dosage form and packaging.

STEP5

Prototype and various tests

We carry out laboratory trials and mass production trials, conduct nutritional component tests, stability tests, etc., and set quality standards.

STEP6

Preparation of notification materials

We will fully support the preparation of notification materials in consideration of the points that are easily pointed out.

STEP7

Notification / Acceptance

Regarding the interaction with the Consumer Affairs Agency, we will utilize the experience gained from the notification of our own PB product and will accompany you until it is accepted.

STEP8

Manufacturing / Sales

Health supplements GMP certified factory, hearing after sales is also essential.

FAQFrequently Asked Questions

I am wondering if it should be developed and sold as a food with functional claims.
Please choose for me.
In terms of both development and sales, functionally labeled foods and (so-called) health foods have both advantages and disadvantages, and there is no single correct answer.
It depends on whether you are developing a new product or renewing an existing product. First of all, please tell us your thoughts, requests and concerns.
I'm thinking of developing and selling foods with functional claims, but I don't know what to do.
Please choose for me.
We have accumulated know-how (trends and countermeasures) gained from the achievements of 10 items received by our own PB products and 100 items received by contract manufactured products, so we propose the optimum plan according to the customer's request. , Will accompany you until accepted.
I would like to challenge the notification of a new health claim.
Please choose for me.
First of all, please tell us the expected health claims.
We will make a proposal regarding the direction of development after conducting a preliminary investigation, such as whether the wording is within the scope of the food with functional claims system, and the search for potential functional ingredients.

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