Componente activoFuncionales marinos

Astaxanthin

アスタキサンチン (Asutakisanchin)

Por qué hacer sourcing en Japón

Sourced from Nationwide production facilities with year-round Japanese supply, consistent quality, and traceability to the prefecture of origin.

Spec clave

INCI Astaxanthin; FFC notification(s) on file; MOQ from 1–10 kg (oil-based concentrate).

Producto final típico

FFC-notified eye-health supplements — Soft-gel daily supplement with FFC-notified eye-fatigue support claims for the Japanese domestic market.

Resumen

Proveedores listados
6 proveedores
MOQ típico
1–10 kg (concentrado en base oleosa)
Plazo típico
6–12 semanas
Regiones de origen
Nationwide production facilities
Categoría
Funcionales marinos
Temporada de cosecha
Todo el año (cultivo de microalgas)
Estado regulatorio en Japón
Declaraciones de Functional Food; existen notificaciones FFC; listado en JSCI para cosméticos
Nombre INCI
Astaxanthin
Nombre japonés
アスタキサンチン
Romaji
Asutakisanchin

Sobre este ingrediente

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.

Estado regulatorio

JapónDeclaraciones de Functional Food; existen notificaciones FFC; listado en JSCI para cosméticos
Unión EuropeaEvaluación Novel Food para nuevos usos; aditivo alimentario E161j establecido para piensos
Estados UnidosGRAS para fuentes específicas; vía suplemento dietético
ChinaCategorías cosmética y alimentaria — verificar las normas vigentes

Preguntas frecuentes para compradores OEM

Q. Who are the major Japanese astaxanthin manufacturers, and what is their differentiation?

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.

Q. What MOQ and lead time should I expect for cosmetic / supplement-grade astaxanthin?

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.

Fuentes · Última revisión: 2026-04-26

Conocimiento del sector — aún no anclado en una única fuente primaria

Q. What COA, certifications, and stability data should I request?

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.

Fuentes · Última revisión: 2026-04-26

Q. How does the EU ADI affect product-development decisions?

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.

Fuentes · Última revisión: 2026-04-26

Casos de uso

  • FFC-notified eye-health supplements

    Posicionamiento
    Soft-gel daily supplement with FFC-notified eye-fatigue support claims for the Japanese domestic market.
    Nivel de uso típico
    FFC-notified products typically dose at 4–6 mg per daily serving for eye-fatigue claims; verify the exact level claimed in the relevant Consumer Affairs Agency notification.
  • Skin-moisture / inner-beauty supplements

    Posicionamiento
    FFC-notified inner-beauty soft-gel supplements with skin-moisture support claim, often paired with collagen peptides or hyaluronic acid.
    Nivel de uso típico
    Japanese FFC products in this category typically dose around 4–6 mg astaxanthin per daily serving — verify per-notification.
  • Antioxidant cosmetic serums and eye creams

    Posicionamiento
    Premium antioxidant skincare with visible red color as a natural-ingredient signal; positioning around free-radical defense and anti-aging.
    Nivel de uso típico
    0.01–0.1% astaxanthin in finished cosmetic formulation.
    Notas de formulación
    Pair with vitamin E and use opaque, oxygen-barrier packaging; expected formulation stability window is approximately 12–24 months when properly formulated.
  • Functional beverages and shots

    Posicionamiento
    Single-serve functional beverage shots (50–100 mL) targeting the active-lifestyle and beauty consumer.
    Nivel de uso típico
    Encapsulated astaxanthin at 2–6 mg per serving; oxidation protection is critical for shelf life.
    Notas de formulación
    Use water-dispersible encapsulated powder (cyclodextrin or starch encapsulation) for clear-beverage applications; verify EU ADI compliance for products sold into EU.

Proveedores japoneses

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