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 as of June 2025, with more than *** 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.
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Japan Health and Nutrition Food Association. (June 30, 2025). Number of health foods certified as "foods for specified health uses" (FOSHU) in Japan as of June 2025, by application [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved August 05, 2026, from /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 June 2025, by application." Chart. June 30, 2025. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed August 05, 2026. /statistics/1281726/japan-foshu-product-number-by-health-claim/
Japan Health and Nutrition Food Association. (2025). Number of health foods certified as "foods for specified health uses" (FOSHU) in Japan as of June 2025, by application. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc.. Accessed: August 05, 2026. /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 June 2025, by Application." ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc., 30 Jun 2025, /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 June 2025, by application ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, /statistics/1281726/japan-foshu-product-number-by-health-claim/ (last visited August 05, 2026)
Number of health foods certified as "foods for specified health uses" (FOSHU) in Japan as of June 2025, by application [Graph], Japan Health and Nutrition Food Association, June 30, 2025. [Online]. Available: /statistics/1281726/japan-foshu-product-number-by-health-claim/
