Original FSQ Quality Standards
Strict and safe production practices

Extending the tradition of pursuing top-notch quality, FANCL has developed the FANCL Standard of Quality (FSQ). FSQ guarantees that throughout the stages of research and development, and production, safety controls are complied with to the strictest standards to ensure that F&H Nutritional Supplements are safe to use and provide nutrients of the highest quality.

Food for Specified Health Uses
“Food for Specified Health Uses” (FOSHU) refers to foods containing ingredients with functions for health and physiological effects on the human body. Food labeled as FOSHU are approved by Japan’s Consumer Affairs Agency that enforces the food safety acts and carries out examinations of safety and scientific validity of health maintenance and promotion.

Plant-Based Capsule
Made of plants, the capsule is easily dissolved in our body, allowing for easy absorption of nutrients. The plant-based capsules feature high stability in colours, and an antioxidating effect to maintain freshness of the nutrients.

Twintose
An oligosaccharide derived from chicory that helps promote absorption of minerals such as calcium and iron, and facilitates storage inside the body.

“Japan Patent” Mark
A certificate of patent issued by the Japan Patent Office, a division of Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry. The submission of detailed product functions and test results are compulsory for patent right application in Japan. The patent is granted after a series of examinations and a three-year waiting time to ensure the uniqueness of patented research.

Food with Nutrient Function Claims
There are standards set for food labeled with the nutrient function claims (FNFC) by Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare. The standards include 12 vitamins (A、C、E、B₁、B₂、B₆、B₁₂、D、Nicotinic acid, pantothenic acid, folic acid, Vitamin H), β-carotene and 5 minerals (calcium, iron, magnesium, zinc and copper). Only foods that comply with these standards can be labeled as FNFC.

“JAPAN Royal Jelly Fair Trade Council” Label
Issued by the Japan Royal Jelly Fair Trade Council, a division of Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, this label indicates assurance of the quality of royal jelly products.

JHFA Label
Ceritified by the Japan Health and Nutrition Food Association, a division of Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare responsible for monitoring the quality of health food, the JHFA label signifies health supplements of high quality and safety.