Head Office:+81-58-271-3846 Tokyo Office:+81-3-3662-3878

Japan's No.1 Choice for
Supplement Manufacturing*
Century-long History: Abundant Experience

*According to report issued by Yano Research Institute Ltd.
*According to sales ranking of health food OEM company issued by Health Business Media Corporation.

Product Line-Up

Service Line-Up

API's CF: customized formulations meeting clients' needs with evidence-based raw materials and ingredients

API's PLUS on: introduction to unique formulation technologies and raw material technologies

Formulation Showcase: more inspirations for you

Our Mission

"We endeavor to promote a harmonious relationship
between nature and humanity,
nurturing lives that are both fulfilling and healthy."

No.1 Supplement OEM

API boasts of its highest sales figures in Japan and its the largest number of salespeople in the industry. Each and every one of us is a designer who draws up project proposals and also a general director in product development.

High Quality

API have established, operated and maintained quality management systems such as dietary supplement JHNFA GMP and FSSC22000 at FOUR API-owned plants.

Cutting-edge Ideas

Buttressed by experienced engineers who have conducted over 2,000 prototypes (developments) per year, API creates formulations that demonstrate the best performance by taking into consideration consumers' preference (choice of dosage form, size, odor masking, etc.), stability, absorbability and productivity.

Century-long History

Base

Supplement Plant

4	PLANTS

Pharmaceutical Plant

4	PLANTS

Office

3	OFFICES

Research Center

1	CENTER

R&D

Academic Presentation

147

Patent Applications

186

Publications

Supplement Production Plant

Motosu Plant

Specializing in raw material processing and honey processing

Ibigawa Plant

Specializing in blow pack drink and powder type supplements

Ikeda Plant

Specializing in manufacturing all types of supplement products

Next Stage Plant

Cutting-edge technology and specializing in labor saving and automation

Creating Together, Building Success

STEP1

LISTENING

We listen to your needs such as product concept (function), target consumer, price and desired release date.

STEP2

PLANNING &
FORMULATION DESIGN

We offer comprehensive proposals, from formulation to dosage form and packaging.

STEP3

PROTOTYPING

We carry out lab prototyping, pilot production, nutrition analysis, stability tests, etc., to set quality standards.

STEP4

PACKAGE
DESIGN

Language support is available. English, Chinese, and of course Japanese are available.

STEP5

MASS
PRODUCTION

We manufacture our customers' products under stringent hygiene and quality control at our dietary supplement JHNFA GMP certified factory.

STEP6

DOCUMEN
TATION

We arrange documents and certificates required for export. We have exported goods to a wide variety of countries.

STEP7

EXPORT
OPERATIONS

Our logistics team cooperates with local transport companies to ensure smooth shipment.

STEP8

R&D

Our work does not end with manufacturing and shipping. We also provide simple efficacy tests, evidence, and promotional materials.

Head Office
〒500-8558
1-1 Kanosakurada-cho, Gifu City, Gifu Prefecture
TEL: +81-58-271-3846
FAX: +81-58-275-0855

Tokyo Office
〒103-0023
Nihonbashi Honcho, Chuo Ward, Tokyo
3-7-2
MFPR Nihonbashi Honcho Building 5th floor
TEL: +81-3-3662-3878
FAX: +81-3-3663-2245
E-mail:
api-overseas-inquiry@api3838.co.jp

Japan's No.1 Choice forSupplement Manufacturing*Century-long History: Abundant Experience