Disclaimer

1. Nature of the information

The information provided on HONMONO SCAN is intended as general information about food additives. It is not intended to provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

2. Not for medical use

Do not use the information on this site to diagnose, treat, or prevent any disease.

If you have allergies, a chronic condition, are pregnant or breastfeeding, or have any other health concern, always consult a qualified professional such as a physician, pharmacist, or registered dietitian.

3. Accuracy and currency

Additive information on this site is based on assessments by public authorities and publicly available databases, but we do not guarantee that it is current, complete, or accurate.

Product formulations and labelling may be changed by manufacturers at any time. Always check the ingredient list on the actual packaging before making decisions about consumption.

4. About the risk score

The risk score and S-D ranks shown on this site are relative indicators based on criteria we defined ourselves.

They are not official safety assessments, and they do not indicate legal standards or regulatory approval. Additives permitted for use in Japan are used within the limits set by national regulations.

For products with no registered additive data, we do not perform a safety assessment. In that case no score is shown and the product is marked as having insufficient data. Absence of data does not mean the product is safe.

5. Limitation of liability

The operator accepts no liability for any damages arising from use of the information on this site. Final decisions are your own responsibility.