Q & A

What is this mark?

The mark can be displayed on a food that has been approved by the Consumer Affairs Agency of Japan as an individually evaluated food for persons with medical conditions categorized as a food for special dietary use. A food for special dietary use is displayed on a food for particular purposes that is suitable for promoting growth, and maintaining and recovering health in infants, young children, pregnant women, and sick people.
Foods approved by Consumer Affairs Agency of Japan for persons with medical conditions are used as part of diet therapy in specified conditions and have supporting medical and nutritional data.