OEM JAPAN is an information platform for searching and comparing Japanese OEM/contract manufacturers across food, cosmetics, and beverages. OEM JAPAN has no partnership with any listed manufacturer. This policy explains the editorial team's approach and management of editorial work for OEM JAPAN's articles and ingredient glossary.
OEM JAPAN has no partnership or agency relationship with any listed manufacturer. The editorial team supports buyers — in Japan and overseas — in making informed decisions by organizing publicly available information. It does not steer readers toward specific manufacturers or make editorial decisions that create a conflict of interest.
The editorial team prioritizes the following primary sources when compiling listed information:
External OEM directories are used only to discover manufacturers worth listing — their content is not republished.
The editorial team is building out the following fact-checking process in stages. As each step becomes standard practice, it will be published and updated on this page.
At this time OEM JAPAN does not yet have standing practices such as daily checks or dual sign-off within the editorial team. This page will be updated as the processes mature.
OEM JAPAN uses large language models (including Claude) to draft articles and translations. Before publishing an AI-generated draft, the editorial team carries out the following steps:
In keeping with Google's guidance on AI-generated content (who, how, and why), OEM JAPAN discloses its use of AI openly rather than concealing it.
To request a correction or removal of listed information, contact info@oemjp.com. Once a request is received, the editorial team cross-checks it against publicly available information and responds promptly with a decision and the action taken. Requests from listed manufacturers are handled immediately as a rule.
Articles and glossary entries are handled by dedicated editorial desks — the Food OEM Desk, the Cosmetics OEM Desk, and the Editorial Desk — and reviewed by the editorial team before publication. For why individual bylines are not published, and for what each desk covers, see the Editorial Team page.
The following update schedule applies by content type:
The information on this site is provided for buyers' reference and does not constitute legal advice. The editorial team makes reasonable efforts to keep content accurate but does not guarantee its completeness or currency. Before making a final decision, verify details directly with each manufacturer's official website and the relevant government agency, and consult a professional if needed.