Abstract
Foods for specified health uses (FOSHU) are foods to which a "functional" ingredient has been added for a specific healthful effect. Approved by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, these foods have been designed to maintain and promote good health. Main guidelines for application, evaluation and labeling for FOSHU is following. (1)FOSHU should be evaluation in its effectiveness and safety scientifically by the Council of Pharmaceutical affairs and Food Hygiene and Food Safety Commission. (2)Functional labeling of FOSHU should be on science basis, but should not imply prevention, treatment and diagnosis of human disease.
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