Certifications
Takasago promotes the acquisition of quality management system certifications such as ISO 9001, FSSC 22000/ISO 22000, the GFSI and other internationally recognized quality and safety standards that are appropriate for the products we manufacture. A new flavor and fragrance facility was built in Indonesia and obtained ISO 9001 and FSSC 22000 food safety certifications specifically for flavor facilities in March of 2020. Introducing these international standard system are a key element for globalization rather than a part of local activities across all of Takasago. We are confident that these internal standards drive us to promote better quality services and increase customer satisfaction. To continue moving forward, Takasago is in the process of implementing a program designed to integrate systems from the FSSC 22000 viewpoint of hazard analysis.
On-Site Audits
To further strengthen the group’s quality management, global QC centers routinely conduct on-site audits of all manufacturing sites to ensure their systems are consistently improving as well as meeting or exceeding all established requirements and standards, and that they are aligned with Takasago’s business plan, objectives and quality control policy. Customer Health and Safety Takasago develops and manufactures a wide range of products across four its business pillars: Fragrances, Flavors, Aroma Ingredients and Fine Chemicals.
As an integral part of the creation and production processes, Takasago continually evaluates all products for their health and safety compliance. This approach is applied from the research and development stages up to the manufacturing and delivery stages of our products. During the reporting period, Takasago has not identified any instances of non-compliance with regulations or voluntarily adopted rules.
Marketing and Labeling
All of Takasago’s sales are through business-to business channels. None of its products are sold directly to end-consumers. Our fragrances and flavors are sold to companies manufacturing consumer goods, who incorporate them into their products that are sold to the general public. Our aroma ingredients are sold to other flavor and fragrance companies for use in the creation and manufacture of their own compounds. Takasago fine chemicals are generally used as intermediates for the manufacturing of pharmaceuticals and chemicals. When supplying our products to our customers, Takasago provides the product information of all of the products we manufacture as required by regulations and/or the customer. This typically includes one or more of the following:
- Sourcing of the raw materials used in the manufacturing of our products
- Composition of our products (dependent on disclosures)
- Safety data sheets (which highlight components that may have a health or environmental impact)
- Information on the safe use of our products
During the reporting period, Takasago has not identified any incidences of noncompliance regarding product information or labeling.
Response to Kosher and Halal Needs
Takasago respects local cultures and customs, and actively creates products that reflect our values. Some local cultures and customs requires strict adherence to religious precepts, and we are working to expand our products that comply with these precepts, so they can be consumed with peace of mind. Well-known religious precepts include the Jewish kosher dietary regulations and the Islamic halal regulations. Both have the meaning of “forgiveness” and are strictly adhered to as a fundamental part of each religious person’s life based on their religious beliefs. Takasago’s kosher products are primarily supplied from factories in the United States. Our halal products are primarily supplied from our factories in Singapore and Malaysia. Our factories in Japan supply products and manufacture intermediate products for customers in the United States and Southeast Asia and have traditionally supplied synthetic flavors and food flavors that are kosher. In addition, our flagship product, -Menthol, is also halal. Moving forward, Takasago will continue to increase the number of products that are kosher and halal, and will further enhance the manufacturing and supply of products that are friendly to the global environment and compatible with local cultures and customs.
Position Statement on Animal Testing
The Takasago group is committed to the followings regarding research and development on flavor, fragrance compounds and aroma ingredients.
- The Takasago group will not conduct any animal testing.
- The Takasago group will not sponsor any activities involving animal testing.
This excludes the cases when animal testing is explicitly required by law, regulation, instructions, or guidelines of governmental agencies to demonstrate safety or quality.
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