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Message from the President

Our wish is “Healthy maintenance” since foundation in 1958.
“Thanks & Respect” are always a motto in our company.
Since our founding in 1958, our mission has been to contribute to the health and well-being of people through our products. “Gratitude and Respect” are core values that guide everything we do. We believe that by valuing our consumers, customers, and employees, we can build lasting relationships based on trust. We sincerely appreciate your continued support and look forward to serving you for many years to come.

About Us

Basic information
Company Name
Nihon Vitamin Chemical Co.,Ltd.
Registered Head Office
31 Kurose, Toyama-shi, Toyama, Japan
Head Office / Osawano Factory
196-11 Nakaokubo, Toyama-shi, Toyama 939-2243, Japan MAP
Phone : 81-76-467-5200
Nihon Vitamin Chemical Co.,Ltd.
President Kazuo Takashima
Capital JPY 30,000,000
Established April 16,1958
Employees 22 (As of November 1, 2024)
Business Activities
  • Manufacturing and sales of pharmaceuticals
  • Manufacturing and sales of quasi-drugs
  • Manufacturing and sales of supplements
Certifications
  • Type II Pharmaceutical MAH
  • Pharmaceutical Manufacturing License
  • Quasi-Drug MAH
  • Quasi-Drug Manufacturing License
  • Pharmaceutical Wholesale License
  • JFS-B Certification for Supplements
  • GMP Certification for Dietary Supplements
Nihon Vitamin Chemical Co.,Ltd.
Banks
  • Hokuriku Bank
  • Toyama Bank
  • Toyama Shinkin Bank
Main products
  • Pharmaceuticals
    • L-Cysteine preparation
  • Health Supplements(in Japan)
    • Raw garlic and lamprey
    • Shijimi extract
    • Vitamin complex
    • Maca and ginseng
  • Health Supplements(Export)
    • Lactic acid bacteria
    • Bifidobacterium
    • Collagen peptide
    • Lingzhi/Lingzhi spore
    • Cordyceps
    • Ginkgo leaf extract
    • Soya isoflavone
    • Glucosamine/Chondroitin, etc

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History

1952 The business began as a local pharmacy.
1958 Taizo Takashima founded Nihon Vitamin Chemical Co., Ltd. in Toyama City and established a factory in Okuda-machi for the manufacture of the pharmaceutical product “HAICHI.”
1963 The head office and factory were relocated to Kurose, Toyama City, and full-scale production and sales of “HAICHI” began.
1973 The factory was rebuilt.
1975 The factory was expanded to increase production capacity and strengthen the quality control, product development, research, and analytical functions.
1985 Exports to Hong Kong and Singapore began.
1988 Production and sales of “Tantoragan” began.
1989 Production and sales of “Kanjinso” began.
1990 Production and sales of supplements began.
1995 Production and sales of OTC pharmaceuticals, including vitamin preparations, began.
1996 The factory was relocated to its current location at 196-11 Nakaokubo, Toyama City.
1997 Production of sugar-coated tablets began.
2003 Production of L-cysteine preparations began.
2005 The GVP department was established, and the quality control system was further strengthened.
2021 Exports to Taiwan began.
2025 JFS-B certification was obtained.
2026 GMP certification for dietary supplements was obtained.

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