About us

This division consists of three sections engaged in research work on chemically synthesized food additives, natural food additives, novel food additives such as those produced by biotechnology, and food apparatus, containers and packages.

The research work is involved with the following areas: establishment of specifications and standards, development and improvement of analytical methods, revision of the Japan's Specifications and standards for Food Additives, and other investigations related to their safety.

Division Head
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First Section
Researach work related to chemically synthesized food additives. →more information
Second Section
Researach work related to natural food additives and novel food additives such as those produced by biotechnology. →more information
Third Section
Researach work related to food apparatus, containers, packages toys and others. →more information
Fourth Section
Researach work related to import/export food additives. →more information
Food Additive Designation Consultation Center(FADCC)
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What's new

2024年7月1日
Dr. Kawasue was assigned to the Second section.
2024年4月1日
Dr. Takada was assigned to the First section.
2023年4月1日
Dr. Kurohara was assigned to the Fourth section.
2022年10月1日
Dr. Abe was assigned to the chief of the Second section.
2022年7月1日
Dr. Fujihara was assigned to the Third section.
2022年6月17日
We revamped our website.
2022年4月1日
Dr. Sugimoto was assigned to the head of division of food additives.

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