Sourced from Nationwide production facilities with year-round Japanese supply, consistent quality, and traceability to the prefecture of origin.
INCI Astaxanthin; FFC notification(s) on file; MOQ from 1–10 kg (oil-based concentrate).
FFC-notified eye-health supplements — Soft-gel daily supplement with FFC-notified eye-fatigue support claims for the Japanese domestic market.
La astaxantina es un pigmento carotenoide producido principalmente por microalgas (Haematococcus pluvialis), reconocido por su elevada capacidad antioxidante. La producción japonesa, pionera gracias a Fuji Chemical Industry y ENEOS, emplea cultivo de microalgas en sistema cerrado. Varias notificaciones FFC japonesas citan la astaxantina para salud ocular, salud cutánea y apoyo antioxidante.
| Japón | Declaraciones de Functional Food; existen notificaciones FFC; listado en JSCI para cosméticos |
|---|---|
| Unión Europea | Evaluación Novel Food para nuevos usos; aditivo alimentario E161j establecido para piensos |
| Estados Unidos | GRAS para fuentes específicas; vía suplemento dietético |
| China | Categorías cosmética y alimentaria — verificar las normas vigentes |
Two principal Japanese producers are commonly referenced: Fuji Chemical Industry (富士化学工業, AstaReal® brand) — pioneering closed-system Haematococcus pluvialis cultivation and one of the largest natural astaxanthin producers globally — and ENEOS (formerly JX Nippon Oil & Energy / J-OIL MILLS in some product lines), with the Panaferd® brand from Paracoccus carotinifaciens for animal feed pigmentation and human-supplement variants. AstaReal® is the most-cited branded source in Japanese FFC notifications.
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Industry-typical MOQ is 1–10 kg for oil-based concentrates (5–10% astaxanthin in oil) and 100 g–1 kg for spray-dried encapsulated powders (typically 1.5–3% astaxanthin), with 6–12 week lead times. Microalgae cultivation cycles and the careful downstream processing required to preserve oxidation-sensitive astaxanthin are the principal drivers of lead time. Branded materials (AstaReal®, Panaferd®) come with documentation packages supporting EU Novel Food, Japan FFC, and US GRAS positioning.
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Conocimiento del sector — aún no anclado en una única fuente primaria
Standard COA: total astaxanthin (HPLC), free-form vs. esterified ratio, stereoisomer profile (3S,3'S preferred for natural Haematococcus), peroxide value, oxidation-stability data, microbiological limits, heavy metals (with attention to mercury for any marine sources), and source-organism documentation. Certifications: kosher, halal, non-GMO, organic (where applicable), allergen-free statement. Stability data are critical: request real-time and accelerated-condition studies in the proposed packaging configuration.
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EFSA's ADI of 0.034 mg/kg body weight/day (approximately 2 mg/day for a 60 kg adult) means that supplement products targeting EU markets typically need to dose at or below 2 mg/day per serving — significantly below the 4–12 mg/day common in Japanese and US products. Manufacturers building dual-region supplement lines often run two SKUs (EU-compliant lower-dose and Japan-FFC higher-dose) or design label warnings for vulnerable populations. Confirm with regulatory counsel for each market.
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FFC-notified eye-health supplements
Skin-moisture / inner-beauty supplements
Antioxidant cosmetic serums and eye creams
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Functional beverages and shots
AstaReal Inc.
アスタリール株式会社
Primer productor comercial de astaxantina natural del mundo. Astaxantina obtenida de Haematococcus pluvialis mediante extracción propia con CO2 supercrítico. Filial de Fuji Chemical Industries.
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ENEOS Techno Materials
ENEOS テクノマテリアル
Astaxantina de grado alimentario para piensos (Panaferd®) mediante fermentación bacteriana de Paracoccus carotinifaciens. División de ENEOS Corporation (mayor petrolera de Japón).
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Fuji Chemical Industries Co., Ltd.
富士化学工業株式会社
Matriz de AstaReal. 80 años de trayectoria farmacéutica. Secado por aspersión (spray-drying) y formulación en polvo para astaxantina.
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Oryza Oil & Fat Chemical Co., Ltd.
オリザ油化株式会社
Pionera en ingredientes funcionales de salvado de arroz con más de 70 años de trayectoria. Produce más de 300 extractos de origen vegetal. Su producto insignia Oryza Ceramide® es la única glucosilceramida de grado alimentario aprobada por el Ministerio de Salud en Japón.
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Iwase Cosfa Co., Ltd.
岩瀬コスファ株式会社
Compañía comercial y firma de I+D integral para materias primas cosméticas (fundada en 1931). Operaciones globales en Estados Unidos, Europa y Asia. Más de 5.000 relaciones con clientes. Funciona como socio de sourcing a través de una red global de compras.
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Maruha Nichiro Corporation
マルハニチロ株式会社
Tokyo-listed seafood and frozen-food group, Japan's largest seafood company. Operates substantial fishing fleets, aquaculture (notably bluefin-tuna farming), and a global frozen-food retail brand. Beyond consumer brands, Maruha Nichiro's marine-bioscience subsidiary supplies fish-collagen, salmon-proteoglycan, and marine-functional ingredients for cosmetic and supplement OEMs. Reference Japan-domestic supplier for sustainability-positioned seafood-derived ingredients.
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