In January 2003, Japan NattoKinase Association was established by domestic / overseas manufacturers and distributors of functional health foods containing ingredients derived from natto, one of Japanese traditional foods. Recently, natto-derived ingredients, for example, nattokinase, vitamin K₂ (menaquinone-7), Bacillus subtilis natto, are attracting a great deal of attention inside and outside Japan. Especially, Food safety and quality are strictly demanded these days. Therefore, we are engaged in activities such as educating consumers about the health functions of natto-derived ingredients and raising awareness of standards in order to achieve our goal of providing a stable supply of safe and high-quality products. Based on our social responsibility and trust, we will strive further to improve the quality of the product. We will continue our activities with awareness that our efforts will lead to the health of consumers and the supply of safe and reliable supplements. We appreciate your continued cooperation and understanding in our association's activities.

We will promote and educate consumers with necessary and accurate information on the scientific information on functional substances derived from natto such as Nattokinase, vitamin K₂ (menaquinone-7) and Bacillus subtilis natto, as well as on the quality and safety of them for the public health. We will also strive to promote products in forms other than natto food (which is supplement). In addition, we will contribute to the development of our members' businesses by establishing research groups and conducting new tests and data collections.

Date of Establishment

27th January, 2003

Name

Japan NattoKinase Association (abbreviation: JNKA)

Address

Yoshida Ikkan Bldg, 2-6-4 Fushimi-machi, Chuo-ku, Osaka city, Osaka, 541-0044, Japan NattoKinase Association Secretariat

TEL

+81-6-4796-7111

FAX

+81-6-4796-7112

URL

http://www.j-nattokinase.org/en

E-mail

info@j-nattokinase.org

If you wish to become a member of JNKA, please fill out the application form. Then, please send to the secretariat by fax or mail (Please note that it takes about one week for membership approval). After that, we will send an invoice for first year membership fee. After the payment is confirmed, we will send a membership certificate.

Application Form (PDF)

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