OptiMSM

OptiMSM® to become first MSM to be recognized as a food with functional claims (FFC) in Japan

July 2, 2025 by Asia Food Journal

Balchem, a leading global manufacturer of specialty ingredients for human nutrition and health, announces that its brand of methylsulfonylmethane (MSM), OptiMSM®, has been granted Food with Functional Claims (FFC) approval by the Japanese Consumer Affairs Agency. This milestone, driven by a recent study confirming the ingredient’s role in supporting joint health, marks the first-ever recognition of MSM under this category in Japan and underscores its proven safety, efficacy, and reliability. The … [Read more...] about OptiMSM® to become first MSM to be recognized as a food with functional claims (FFC) in Japan

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