Why is Meiji Bulgaria Yogurt certified as a Food
for Specified Health Use (FOSHU)?

Eat delicious, live healthy.

Meiji Bulgaria Yogurt is a Food for Specified Health Use (FOSHU) approved
by the Consumer Affairs Agency.

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Eat a Well-Balanced Diet,
Including Staple Food and Main and Side Dishes.

Scientifically proven health-supportive food

In 1996, Meiji Bulgaria Yogurt LB81 received approval from the Ministry of Health and Welfare (currently the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW)) to be labeled as a Food for Specified Health Use (FOSHU).*On September 1, 2009, tasks related to FOSHU were transferred to the Consumer Affairs Agency from the MHLW.

Meiji Bulgaria Yogurt LB81 is scientifically proven to have the following health benefits among others:

It helps achieve a good balance with intestinal bacteria.
It maintains sound gastrointestinal conditions.

What is a Food for Specified Health Use (FOSHU)?

Seal of approval as health-supportive food

The system of Food for Specified Health Uses (FOSHU) was launched in September 1991.
FOSHU refers to food that contains ingredients with physiological effects on the human body and for which claims for specified health functions may be declared.

Assurance as government-approved FOSHU products

The effectiveness and safety of each FOSHU product are checked, and approval for making such claims is given by the government.
You can easily add this food to your diet for a healthy life.