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jinomoto Healthy Supply Co., Inc.
www.ahs.ajinomoto.com

Message from the President and CEOCom pa ny P h ilos ophy

Masato Kohtani,President and CEO

As a proud member of the Ajinomoto Group, Ajinomoto Healthy Supply Co., Inc.-(AHS)
is an international company founded in Japan specializing in foods and amino acids.
We are a vital and growing company with amino acids and related products
forming the core of our unique company business.
Our goal is contribute to people’s lives through Food, Health and Beauty.

Ajinomoto Healthy Supply Co., Inc. started up in 1935 as Takara
Pharmaceutical Ltd., a pharmaceutical company engaged in business ofmanufacturing and selling amino acid products. We are proud of our oldest
history and tradition of the affiliated corporations of Ajinomoto Co., Inc.
We have the history of 80 years of "another Ajinomoto" meaning " aminoacid = Ajinomoto" unlike the popular image: "seasoning & food =Ajinomoto." Starting with developing amino acid for medicine & infusion
solution, steady growth has been achieved by focusing on the unique"amino acid" business such as OEM manufacturing of amino acidsurfactant for cosmetic use and cosmeceuticals/toiletries, etc.
In recent years, further applications of "amino acid" have been pursued as
unique examples of our business, such as development & production ofculture medium for producing antibody medicines, and contracted
manufacture of active pharmaceutical ingredients of highly-active medical
compounder and a protein expression system.
As a planner & coordinator of the amino science field of Ajinomoto Co., Inc.,
we provide creative solutions in every stage of from planning &development to distribution.
In the business fields covering "food" "health" and "beauty", we will play arole in providing products and information to meet customers’ satisfaction
as well as technical support.
With originality and planning ability, we will explore new business areas incooperation with customers aiming at further development.

For our customers and society, for our employees and shareholders,
AHS is a company that people have learned to trust.

Quality / Environmental / Occupational Safety and Health Planning
The following is our quality / environmental / occupational safety and health plan
based on Ajinomoto Group Policies and the management philosophy of ourcompany.
1 Guiding Ideology
Our goal is to provide our customers with the high-quality products and services
that are reliable and satisfying by sincerely accepting the demands of ourcustomers and society and to contribute to the achievement of a sustainable
society. We also declare that the safety and health of each and every person
working at our company is our top priority.
2 Quality / Environmental / Occupational Safety and Health Planning
We work on the following activities to contribute to the achievement of asustainable society. We also protect the safety and health of each person whoworks at our company.
1. Observe the related regulations and other demands we agreed.
2. Make an integrated management system of the quality, the environment, andthe occupational safety and health based on ISO9001, ISO14001, andISO45001, continuosly improve, and operate it.
3. Provide our customers with the high-quality products and services
That are reliable and satisfying.
4. Give consideration to the regional and global environment by reducing theenvironmental impact and preventing pollution.
5. We recognize that safety and health are realized through good communication,and we work to ensure a safe and comfortable working environment.
6. We thoroughly eliminate hazards on the occupational safety and health andreduce risks.
Based on this quality/environmental/occupational safety and health plan, we
set the objectives and goals for quality assurance, environment preservation,and occupational safety and health, and operate.
This qualty/environment/occupational safety and health plan has been
published and is well known by our employees and the general public.
Masato Kohtani,
President and CEO

ISO9001 Standards
Certifying Organization: SGS Japan inc.
Registration Number: JP04/060174(UKAS)
Applicable Standards: ISO 9001
Target Areas:
1. Design, development, manufacture and supply ofcosmetics and toiletries
2. Purchase, wholesale, export and import of raw materials
for Amino Acid Medicine, food, feed, fertilizer, cosmetics,and toiletries
First time registration date: April 9, 2004
Registration scope: Company

ISO14001 Standards
Certifying Organization: SGS Japan inc.
Registration Number: JP05/070020(UKAS)
Applicable Standards: ISO 14001
Target Areas:
1. Design, development, manufacture and supply ofcosmetics and toiletries
2. Purchase, wholesale, export and import of raw materials
for Amino Acid Medicine, food, feed, fertilizer, cosmetics,and toiletries
First registration date: December 6, 2005
Registration scope: CompanyISO45001 Standards
Certifying Organization: SGS Japan inc.
Registration Number: JP21/071705(UKAS)
Applicable Standards: ISO 45001
Target Areas:
1. Design, development, manufacture and supply ofcosmetics and toiletries
First registration date: November 19, 2021
Registration scope:
Takasaki Plant and Tokyo Customer Development Center

Introduction
Amino acids are the fundamental building blocks of all life. More than 4 billion years
a g o , t h e e a r t h ’ s fi r s t l i v i n g c re a t u re s h a d a m i n o a c i d s .
Our bodies are built on amino acids, and they are inextricably woven into the fabricof ourselves and our lives.
In cooperation with Ajinomoto, the world’s largest supplier of amino acids, AHS hasb e e n w o r k i n g w i t h a m i n o a c i d s f o r m o r e t h a n h a l f a c e n t u r y. T h e a m i n o a c i d s a n dr e l a t e d p r o d u c t s o ff e r e d b y A H S i n c o r p o r a t e e x t e n s i v e e x p e r i e n c e a n d e x p e r t i s e .
They are created using the most advanced technology and are custom designed foru s e i n a w i d e v a r i e t y o f fi e l d s i n c l u d i n g m e d i c i n e , f o o d s , c o s m e t i c s a n d f e e d .
I n a d d i t i o n t o o ff e r i n g a n e x t e n s i v e v a r i e t y o f a m i n o a c i d r a w m a t e r i a l s , w e p r o d u c e
a variety of cosmetics that meet today’s market needs.
I n t h e f u t u r e A H S w i l l c o n t i n u e t o r e s p o n d t o c u s t o m e r n e e d s w i t h fl e x i b i l i t y a n ddiligence.

Product LineIngredients for Pharmaceuticals
Amino Acids

Feed ingredients[Amino Acids]

L-Amino Acids

L-Lysine-HCL

DL-Amino Acids

L-Threonine

D-Amino Acids

L-Tryptophan

Compound Salts of L-AminoGlycineAcids

Ajipro ®-LAmino Acid Metabolites

Natural moisturizers
AJIDEW ® Prodew ®
Acquadew ®
Amino acid based fnctional powers
Amihope ®
Amino acids based emollient
Eldew ®
Amino acid system oil gelatinizer[Soybean-relevant items]

EB-21, GP-1

Related Compounds of Nucleic Acids

Soybean(Extruded)

Amino acid based UV-A absorberTocopherol

Soybean protein

Amino acids based nonionic surfacants

Soybean Sterol

Soybean hull

Lecithin“Amiter” “Pyroter”[Others]

Aspartame

Bio-Chlor

Saccharide

CALSPORIN ®

Active pharmaceutical

FINELACT ®

Ingredients

CALITER ®Mix

Custom Manufacturing Operations
for Cosmetics and Toiletries
Hair Shampoo
Hair Treatment

Culture Medium

Hair Rinse
Food ingredients, seasonings

Medicines
Pharmacetical Intermediates● Liver Medicine ● Expectorants● Skin Care products● Moisturizers● Permanent Products●●●● Transfusion

Hair Growth Products Cosmetics
Hair Care products
Toiletries
Make-up products● Body Care Products

Foods● Anti Ulcers● Taste Enhancers● Sweeteners● Flavor Enhancers

Amino AcidsFeed● Medical Foods● Soybean-relevant items

Agricultural field● Nucleic Acid typeliquid fertilizers● Amino Acids typeliquid fertilizers● Supplements

Body Shampoo

Amiheart ®

Body Lotion

Amino AcidsMIX(Food Additives)

HAYANEHAYAOKI ®

Face Washing Foam

Ajinomoto(MSG)

AJIFOL® AminoGuard ®

Creams / Milky lotions

Nucleic Acid Related Taste

Tecamin Max

Skin toner / Beauty Serums

Tecamin Flower

Sunscreen

Tecamin Brix

Hand Soap

DST

Make-up dropEnhancers
High Intensive Sweeteners
Pal sweet diet ®
Amino Acid Related Sweeteners

Cleansing gel, Cleansing oil

Amiace ®
AHS-DL-Alanine ®

● Enteral Nutrition: EN● Feed Amino Acids

Hair Conditioner

Amino Acids(Food Additives)

AHS-Glycine

Nutrition Enhancers

Fertilizer

Raw Materials for
Cosmetics and Toiletries

Coffee extract

Amino acid based anionicTea extract

surfactants

Edible Oils

Amisoft ® Amilite ®

Import / Export
Medicines
Lntermediates for medicine

Various ingredients for dietary

Amino acid based

S.A.Ajinomoto OmniChem N.V

Supplementscationicsurfactant

Products

CAE ®

Medicines and lntermediates

Amino acid amphotericfor medicine

surfactants

Tannic Acids

Aminsafe ®
Natural Amino Acid Soap
Aminosoap ®

Food Materials & Farm Crops

Amino Acid Sales
Headquarters

Pharmaceuticals field
Since sales for parenteral nutrition started in the 1950’s,
Ajinomoto’s amino acid for pharmaceutical are widelyused in medicine, from drugs for peptic ulcers andenteral nutrition to cold medicine, digestive medicine,and energy drinks. We also handle the special materials
for medicine like Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Soysterol (Soybean sterol), aspartame for pharmaceuticals andhydrogenated refined soy lecithin, etc.

As a wholly owned subsidiary ofAjinomoto, and as a specialized
trading company in the fine chemical
sector, we have been meeting theneeds of our customers for more thanhalf a century. We have accepted thebusiness transfer for the sale of aminoacid for pharmaceuticals, food

BAIO Pharmaceuticals field
Moreover, we actively promote our API (Active
Pharmaceutical Ingredients) business utilizing thecontainment manufacturing facility in Ajinomoto andadditive, and feed, fertilizers frombiological products, such as serum free medium

Ajinomoto and have been carrying out

essential for antibody drug manufacturing, so that wethe operations as the sole agent of

can meet the increasingly needs of customers and makeAjinomoto in Japan. We also handle aa best effort to be of further service.

wide range of third -party products asa specialized trading company in finechemical sector.

Amino acid crystal

Amino Acid Sales
Headquarters

Food field

Feed field

Ajinomoto’s amino acid as food additives have been

Around the world, Ajinomoto’s feed additive amino acids

widely used as seasoning and Enhancing agent for theare widely used in the field of animal nutrition, such asprocessed food since in the 1950’s. Later, amid rising

growth promotion and nutrition support. Recently, it has

health consciousness, amino acid attracted attention as

been clarified that the excrement nitrogen from animals

healthy function element or as nutritional content in theis a source of greenhouse gas, and the efficient use ofbeverage and functional food market. Supplying

amino acids for animal feed has atracted attention from

customers with extensive information and experience

the perspective of global warming.

useful for the improvement of QOL (Quality of Life), wewill continue to contribute to human kind through aminoacids.
Moreover, we will meet the needs of our customers by
supplying the other food materials of the Ajinomotogroup.

Agricultural field
Ajinomoto Co., Inc. which is a top manufacturer of Amino
Acids and Nucleic Acids has been providing agricultural
products to the farmers in Japan since 2011. Ajinomoto
products are developed based on original technology
which is acquired through an extensive research ofAmino Acids and Nucleic Acids.

Cosmetic & Toiletries
Headquarters

The cosmetics ingredients
Specializing in Amino-Acid-Based
Cosmetic Ingredients

Cosmetics OEM
Producing High-Quality Products
For Beauty & Health

When it comes to amino-acid-based personal care

We perform contract production of an extensive range ofingredients, AHS offers an extensive range of not only

amino-acid-based cosmetics and cosmeceuticals withAjinomoto products, but also Nihon Emulsion products

the concept of providing cosmetics that are safe,and our own in-house products.

people-and environment-friendly in the market.

Amino acids are very compatible with the human body,

From emulsifying and mixing to filling, final packing andas they constitute a large part of our skin and hair.

inspection, all while exceeding GMP standards, theAmino acids are also very biodegradable, making these

Takasaki Plant(ISO9001 certified) boasts a unified

natural components environmentally friendly.

production system.

amino-acid-based personal care

These unique characteristics of amino acids and their

New product planning and development also takes place

products, with unrivalled experience inderivatives allow us to produce cosmetics that are

here. The Plant features the most modern production

this field. As the sole domestic agent

healthy for both people and the environment.

Ajinomoto is a pioneer offor Ajinomoto’s extensive range of
personal care products, AHS has been
providing ingredients having
characteristic functions for a long timeand contact production of safe,
people-and environment friendly
amino-acid-based cosmetics.

technology, allowing us to offer our customers the latest
products at competitive prices.
Our goal is to use innovative technology to produce safe,
high-quality products that contribute to the health andbeauty of our customers.
The Takasaki Plant(Custom Manufacturing Operations for Cosmetics)

Company Outline

1935

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1949

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After producing a variety of pharmaceuticals until 1946, switched to production and sales of
insecticides.(Insecticide operations ended in 1970.)

1959

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Started sales of amino acid and amino acid derived
pharmaceutical materials.

6F Kyobashi OM Building, 1-19-8,
Kyobashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104-0031
Phone No.: 81 3 3567 0051
Facsimile No.: 81 3 3563 3221

1964

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1978

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Began contract manufacturing of cosmetics and toiletry products.

2-6-6, Sudacho, kanda, Chiyoda-ku,
Tokyo 101-0041
Facsimile No.: 81 3 5295 0176

1984

●Ajinomoto sweetener package business started.

1989

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Company name changed to Ajinomoto Takara Corporation, Inc.

1995

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Start of domestic sales of Ajinomoto amino acids sales headquarters

1999

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Start of domestic sales of Ajinomoto amino acids for feed.

2000

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Company NameAjinomoto Healthy Supply Co., Inc. (AHS)

Business

1) Sales, import and export of raw
materials used in pharmaceuticals,
foods, drinks, feed and cosmetics
2) Subcontract manufacturing ofcxswd1smeceuticals, cosmetics andtoiletry products

Headquarters

Tokyo Customer
Development Center

Takasaki Plant

Kuraganocho 3606 Takasaki City
Gunma Prefecture 370-1201
Phone No.: 81 27 347 2483
Facsimile No.: 81 27 347 1828

FoundedMay, 1935

Capitalized¥380 million

Shareholder

Ajinomoto Co., Inc.

Account year

March 31

Employees

Approximately 120

Officers

Company History

Masato Kohtani, President & C.E.O
Masaru Kano, Director Corporate Vice President
Hiromu Kusui, Director Corporate Executive Officer
Makoto Furukawa, Director Corporate Executive Officer
Yoshihiko Shimpo, Part-time service Corporate AuditorShinichi Matsumoto, Part-time service Corporate Auditor
Satoshi Yokota, Part-time service Corporate Auditor
Toshihiro Takahashi, Audit & Supervisory Board Member
Hiroshi Kawamoto, Audit & Supervisory Board Member
Masashi Horiguchi, Corporate Executive Officer
Yasuhiro Iida, Corporate Executive Officer
Fuki Watanabe, Corporate Executive Officer

Founded as Takara Pharmaceutical Ltd., a fully owned subsidiary of Ajinomoto Co., Inc. for themanufacture and sales of pharmaceuticals.(The word “Takara” was taken from the Takara-choarea, near Kyobashi in Tokyo, where the company was established.)

Company name changed to Takara Industries Ltd.
● Ajinomoto seasoning and gift packs introduced.

Organizational Diagram
Headquarters
Audit Department
General Affairs Department
HR & Organization Development Group
IT & General Affairs GroupAccounting and Corporate planning Group
Amino Acid Sales headquarters
Pharmaceuticals/Bio Group
Consumer Product Group●Packaging operations separated and consolidated with Ajinomoto Packaging Inc.
Domestic sales operations of Ajinomoto fragrance products completely transferrsd, amino acidsales carried out by Ajinomoto’s amino acid operation domestic sales company, and sales
operations for fragrance products reorganized.

2001●2003●I move to Osaka branch office and Ajinomoto group Osaka building.

2004●Quality ISO (ISO9001:2000) authentication is acquired.

2005●Cosmetics & Toiletries Headquarters
Cosmetics Ingredients Division
Cosmetics Ingredients Sales Management Group
Formulated Products Division
Formulated Products Sales Group
Takasaki Plant
Plant Administration Department
General Affairs Group

3 projects of amino acid business, food transformed business and Cosmetic & Toiletries
Department business are established.

A company’s name is changed to “Ajinomoto healthy supply corporation”. ISO(ISO14001:2004) authentication is acquired.
The environment

2008

●2009

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100th anniversary of Ajinomoto group foundation

2011

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Start of domestic sales of Ajinomoto amino acids for Fertilizers

2014

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East Asia operations of Ajinomoto fragrance products transferrsd, amino asid sales carried out

2015

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80th anniversary of Ajinomoto healthy supply foundation

2017

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Moved the headquarters to KYOBASHI OM Building, KYOBASHI, CHUO-KU, Tokyo, Japan

2018

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Opening Tokyo Customer Development Center2019●

Close Osaka branch

The management system into which quality ISO and environment ISO were integrated isintroduced.

Production control Group
Production & Packaging Department
Bulk Production Group
Pakaging Group
Production Engineering Department
Process Engineering GroupTokyo Customer Development Center
Business Planning
Project Group
Business Development Department Group
Quality Strategy Department
Quality Assurance Group
Quality Regulatory Group
Quality Control Group (Takasaki)
Logistics Center