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.
About us
- Division Head
- more information
- 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）
- more information
What's new
- 2024.7.1
- Dr. Kawasue was assigned to the Second section.
- 2024.4.1
- Dr. Takada was assigned to the First section.
- 2023.4.1
- Dr. Kurohara was assigned to the Fourth section.
- 2022.10.1
- Dr. Abe was assigned to the chief of the Second section.
- 2022.7.1
- Dr. Fujihara was assigned to the Third section.
- 2022.6.17
- We revamped our website.
- 2022.4.1
- Dr. Sugimoto was assigned to the head of division of food additives.