Japan Down Products
Corporative Association(JDFA)Did you know?
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Down is a recycled byproduct of waterfowl for meat.
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Overview●Organization
Japan down products cooperative association (JDFA)●Established1978 Oct●Location
NS bldg. 4F, 2-18-9 Shinkawa, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
104-0033, Japan
Tel : 03(5117)2317 Fax : 03(5117)2312●History
1978 Sep: General meeting was held to establish “Japan down bedding manufacturers
cooperative association".
1978 Oct: Obtained approval from the ministry of international trade and industry (now theministry of economy, trade and industry) as an organization based on the small
and medium enterprise cooperative law
1986 Aug: Launched gold label
2005 Sep: Launched premium gold label
2007 Apr: Changed name to “Japan down products cooperative association"2008 Apr: Merged with “Japan down association"2010 Oct: Developed a new type of fill power measuring device
2011 Mar: JIS L 1903:2011 down test method was published in the official gazette
2011 Apr: Revision of gold label evaluation criteria, introduction of "down power"
2016 Dec: JIS L0216:2016 down terminology was published in the official gazette
2017 Feb: JIS L1903:2017 down test method was published in the official gazette
2018 Oct: 40th anniversary celebration was held in Tokyo, Japan

Committee

Demand activation

TecbnicalReform

Public relations

Safety and HealthActivity
We JDFA were authorized by the ministry of international trade and industry (currently theministry of economy, trade and industry) in Oct 1978 as an organization based on the smalland medium enterprise cooperatives act. As the country's representative organization for
down products, we aim to improve product quality and maintain and enhance the health ofthe market.
The main activities are as follows.

Establishment of Japanese industrial standards (JIS)As a drafting organization of JIS, we cooperate with the ministry of economy, trade and industry and are
involved in the development of down test methods and down terminology.

Formulation and operation of testing methods
In areas other than JIS, we have formulated and are operating our own down and feather testing
methods.

Participation in international conferences
We participate in the annual IDFB (International down and feather bureau) conference" of 32 member
countries around the world. We also exchange information with down producing and down consuming
countries at annual conferences held by Japan, China and Taiwan.

Promoting global environmental conservation
We aim to contribute to the global environment as much as possible by promoting the effective use ofdown quilts. We certify member companies that meet our standards as certified reform of futon factories.
Please use a certified factory when reforming of futon.

Issuance of quality recommendation labels and quality controlLabels are attached to products that meet certain quality standards. The labels are used as a guide to help
consumers select quality products with confidence. Gold-labeled down quilts are subjected to quality
control through trial purchase tests.

Provision of information
We provide a wide range of information on down products by preparing pamphlets and leaflets, holding
seminars on down products for consumer centers nationwide and for companies. We also provide a wide
range of information through consumer consultation (by phone and e-mail) and our website.

Gold LabelThe gold label is a "proof of safety" thatindicates the futon is of high quality andmade in Japan.

Reform Label

Only certified factories that meetthe certification criteria can use the reform(of futon) label.

Recycled Down Label

Used down is carefully refined in the sameprocess as new down to revive it into
high-quality recycled down