Coenzyme Q10 (Japan-Standardised)
コエンザイムQ10 (コエンザイムQ10)
Why source from Japan
Kaneka and Mitsubishi Gas Chemical operate the world's largest CoQ10 fermentation plants; bioidentical (trans-isomer) profile differentiated from synthetic.
Key spec
Trans-isomer ratio >99% (vs ~60% synthetic); reduced form (ubiquinol) commands 30-60% premium; molecular weight 863 Da.
Typical end-product
Heart-and-energy supplements, anti-ageing skincare actives, sports-nutrition energy drinks.
At a glance
- Suppliers listed
- 1 supplier
- Typical MOQ
- 1–10 kg powder; 100 g – 1 kg specialty
- Typical lead time
- 8–12 weeks
- Regions of origin
- Osaka (Kaneka), Niigata (Mitsubishi Gas Chemical)
- Category
- functional-food-ingredients
- Harvest season
- Year-round (continuous fermentation)
- Japan regulatory status
- FFC notifications exist; cosmetic JSCI listed; food-additive grade
- INCI name
- Ubiquinone
- Japanese name
- コエンザイムQ10
- Romaji
- コエンザイムQ10
About this ingredient
Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10, ubiquinone) — Japan is the world's leading producer of bioidentical fermentation-derived CoQ10. Kaneka (Osaka) and Mitsubishi Gas Chemical operate the world's largest CoQ10 fermentation plants; both supply substantial export volumes for North American and European supplement OEMs. Distinguished from imported synthetic CoQ10 by chiral purity and trans-isomer ratio. The reduced ubiquinol form (Kaneka QH) commands premium pricing for bioavailability positioning. Distinct from existing entries.
Regulatory status
| Japan | FFC notifications exist; cosmetic JSCI listed; food-additive grade |
|---|---|
| EU | EFSA reviewed; CosIng listed (Ubiquinone); supplement use established |
| United States | DSHEA NDI; GRAS; MoCRA cosmetic use |
| China | NMPA cosmetic / TCM; well-precedented import |
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Vegan / plant-based alternatives
Coenzyme Q10 (Japan-Standardised) is animal-derived. If you need a non-animal source with similar functions, consider:
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Japanese suppliers
Nisshin Pharma Inc.
日清ファルマ株式会社
Chiyoda, TokyoEst. 2003English supportExport experienceFSSC 22000ISO 22000Kaneka-licensed CoQ10 supplement OEM
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Last updated: 2026-05-05