Japan Ingredient Glossary

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Antimicrobial ingredients

Japanese ingredients used for antimicrobial effects across cosmetics, foods, and supplements.

15 ingredients in this view.

FAQ: Antimicrobial ingredients

Q. Why browse Japanese ingredients by ingredient function?

Browse Japanese ingredients by the functional benefit they deliver — brightening, antioxidant, gut health, sleep quality, etc. This page lists 15 ingredients tagged with the Antimicrobial ingredient function, helping formulators and brand planners shortlist candidates by use case rather than by category alone. Examples include Aomori Hiba, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract (Japanese Tea), Chamaecyparis Obtusa Extract, and Cryptomeria Japonica Leaf Extract.

Sources

  • OEM JAPAN — glossary navigation taxonomy
Q. Are 'Antimicrobial' claims allowed in product marketing?

Function claims permitted on a finished product depend on the target market and regulatory pathway (cosmetic, quasi-drug, FFC, Tokuho, dietary supplement). The function tag here is an editorial summary of the ingredient's documented or traditional benefit, not an approved claim. Always verify claim wording against your target-market rules.

Sources

  • MHLW — claim restrictions under PMD Act
  • FTC — claim substantiation guidelines (US dietary supplements)