Health foods promoting the effects of dietary fibers for intestinal regulation accounted for the largest share of products certified as "foods for specified health uses" (FOSHU) in Japan in 2022, with more than 200 approved products.
The FOSHU label designates food products with scientifically recognized health-promoting effects. Products bearing the label received the government's approval to be promoted with such health claims.
Number of health foods certified as "foods for specified health uses" (FOSHU) in Japan as of May 2023, by application
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Japan Health and Nutrition Food Association. (August 4, 2023). Number of health foods certified as "foods for specified health uses" (FOSHU) in Japan as of May 2023, by application [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved July 22, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1281726/japan-foshu-product-number-by-health-claim/
Japan Health and Nutrition Food Association. "Number of health foods certified as "foods for specified health uses" (FOSHU) in Japan as of May 2023, by application." Chart. August 4, 2023. Statista. Accessed July 22, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1281726/japan-foshu-product-number-by-health-claim/
Japan Health and Nutrition Food Association. (2023). Number of health foods certified as "foods for specified health uses" (FOSHU) in Japan as of May 2023, by application. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: July 22, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1281726/japan-foshu-product-number-by-health-claim/
Japan Health and Nutrition Food Association. "Number of Health Foods Certified as "Foods for Specified Health Uses" (Foshu) in Japan as of May 2023, by Application." Statista, Statista Inc., 4 Aug 2023, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1281726/japan-foshu-product-number-by-health-claim/
Japan Health and Nutrition Food Association, Number of health foods certified as "foods for specified health uses" (FOSHU) in Japan as of May 2023, by application Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1281726/japan-foshu-product-number-by-health-claim/ (last visited July 22, 2024)
Number of health foods certified as "foods for specified health uses" (FOSHU) in Japan as of May 2023, by application [Graph], Japan Health and Nutrition Food Association, August 4, 2023. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/1281726/japan-foshu-product-number-by-health-claim/