Why not renew your health food products as "Foods with Function Claims" (FFC)?

By registering as FFC, you can make direct claims about the functional benefits of your ingredients, leading to increased sales.
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Examples of "Foods with Function Claims" Notified by Japan Pharma

Lutein & Zeaxanthin

Notification Number: K259

Functional Ingredients: Lutein, Zeaxanthin

Lutein and Zeaxanthin have been reported to increase the macular pigment in the eye, protecting eyes from stimulation such as blue light and ultraviolet rays. They are also reported to improve contrast sensitivity (reducing blurriness and supporting clear vision).

Furthermore, they have been reported to maintain cognitive functions that decline with age in healthy elderly individuals, such as "judgment" (the ability to respond appropriately to changing situations or to reason) and "attention" (the ability to focus on a single task or pay attention to multiple things).

DHA＆EPA  

Notification Number: J1431

Functional Ingredients: DHA, EPA

This product contains DHA and EPA. DHA and EPA have been reported to have the function of lowering neutral fat (triglycerides) in the blood of healthy adults. Additionally, DHA has been reported to support cognitive functions in middle-aged and elderly individuals, specifically supporting the memory and recall of numerical information encountered in daily life, as well as the judgment and reading/writing of information related to language.

Shi-yogen Coffee Slim  

Notification Number: I415

Functional Ingredient: 3-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)propionic acid (HMPA)

This product contains 3-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)propionic acid (HMPA). HMPA has been reported to have functions that help reduce abdominal fat (visceral fat) and waist circumference in individuals with a high BMI. Furthermore, it has been reported to help lower blood glucose levels that have risen after a meal in individuals with high postprandial blood sugar levels.

Rose Kyutto a

Notification Number: H654 

Functional Ingredient: Rosehip-derived Tiliroside

This product contains rosehip-derived tiliroside. Rosehip-derived tiliroside has been reported to have the function of reducing abdominal fat (visceral fat and subcutaneous fat) in individuals with a high BMI or those who are slightly overweight.

Pu-erhn Tablet Type 

Notification Number: G649

Functional Ingredient: Gallic acid derived from Pu-erh tea

This product contains gallic acid derived from Pu-erh tea. Gallic acid derived from Pu-erh tea has been reported to support the reduction of body weight and body fat (visceral fat) in individuals who are slightly overweight, and to help improve a high BMI.

Gungun Glucosamine

Notification Number: G21

Functional Ingredient: Glucosamine Hydrochloride

This product contains glucosamine hydrochloride. Glucosamine hydrochloride has been reported to expand the range of motion for knee flexion and extension, and to alleviate discomfort during knee movement. Furthermore, it has been reported to have functions that promote normal metabolism of joint cartilage and maintain joint health by inhibiting the excessive breakdown of cartilage components (Type II collagen) caused by exercise.

GABA for Lowering High Blood Pressure 

Notification Number: E479

Functional Ingredient: GABA

This product contains GABA. GABA has been reported to have the function of lowering blood pressure in individuals with high blood pressure. It is also reported to have a relaxation effect and help alleviate temporary mental stress associated with desk work.

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