Announcement of the Launch of Food Allergen Test Kit FASPEK ELISA II Cashew Nut
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- Announcement of the Launch of Food Allergen Test Kit FASPEK ELISA II Cashew Nut
- Morinaga Bioscience Laboratories, a group company of Morinaga & Co., Ltd., will begin selling the food allergen test kit "Morinaga FASPEK ELISA II Cashew Nut" from April 6, 2026, which supports cashew nut testing. This kit addresses the increasing number of nut allergy patients and the upcoming revision of food labeling standards, which will make cashew nut labeling mandatory.
- Source: PR Times
- Date: April 2, 2026
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Morinaga Bioscience Laboratories, a group company of Morinaga & Co., Ltd., will begin selling the food allergen test kit "Morinaga FASPEK ELISA II Cashew Nut" from April 6, 2026, which supports cashew nut testing. This kit addresses the increasing number of nut allergy patients and the upcoming revision of food labeling standards, which will make cashew nut labeling mandatory.
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- Announcement of the Launch of Food Allergen Test Kit FASPEK ELISA II Cashew Nut (April 2, 2026), PR Times
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- PR Times
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- April 2, 2026
Morinaga Bioscience Laboratories, a group company of Morinaga & Co., Ltd., will begin selling the food allergen test kit "Morinaga FASPEK ELISA II Cashew Nut" from April 6, 2026, which supports cashew nut testing. This kit addresses the increasing number of nut allergy patients and the upcoming revision of food labeling standards, which will make cashew nut labeling mandatory.
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Morinaga Bioscience Laboratories Co., Ltd. (Tsurumi Ward, Yokohama City; Representative Director and President Minoru Morita), a group company of Morinaga & Co., Ltd. (Shibaura, Minato Ward, Tokyo; Representative Director, President & COO Shinya Mori), will begin selling the food allergen test kit "Morinaga FASPEK ELISA II Cashew Nut," which supports cashew nut testing, from April 6, 2026.
■Background
In recent years, the number of patients with tree nut allergies has surged. In the "National Survey on Health Damage Due to Immediate-Type Food Allergies" conducted by the Consumer Affairs Agency in Reiwa 6 (2024), tree nut cases ranked second only to eggs. Within tree nuts, cashew nuts are second only to walnuts, which are in first place. Furthermore, cashew nuts are the fifth leading cause of foods that cause anaphylactic shock, indicating that they are a high-risk food for allergy patients.
In response to these survey results, the Food Labeling Standards were revised on April 1, Reiwa 8 (2026), and cashew nuts were newly added to the specified raw materials. Until now, cashew nuts were "recommended" to be labeled as one of the raw materials equivalent to specified raw materials (20 items), but with their addition to the nine specified raw materials, labeling will become "mandatory." Therefore, although there is a transitional period, food-related businesses will need to reconfirm raw materials and manufacturing methods and review product labels.
Our company has been selling the simple kit for self-inspection, "Nanotrap Pro II Cashew Nut," since March 2025. This time, we will start selling the quantitative test kit based on the ELISA method, "Morinaga FASPEK ELISA II Cashew Nut," which complies with the Consumer Affairs Agency Director-General's Notification "Regarding Food Labeling Standards" (Notification No. 139, March 30, Heisei 27 (2015)).
By using simple kits and notification-compliant kits according to customer needs, we will contribute more than ever to the safety and security of everyone's food.
■Product Information
Product Name: Morinaga FASPEK ELISA II Cashew Nut
Product Code: M2125
Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price: 80,000 yen (excluding tax)
For more details on the product, please visit our website:
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d162026-9-9283e93d59399e71871ce1ecb647c9e3.pdf【Morinaga Bioscience Laboratories Co., Ltd. Company Overview】
■Established: October 17, 1980, established as an independent biochemical research laboratory from Morinaga & Co., Ltd. Research Institute
■Capital: 30 million yen (100% invested by Morinaga & Co., Ltd.)
■Representative: Minoru Morita, Representative Director and President
■Number of Employees: 40 (as of March 1, 2026)
■Location: 2-1-1 Shimosueyoshi, Tsurumi Ward, Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture
■Main Business Activities: Research, development, manufacturing, and sales of enzyme immunoassay kits such as food allergen test kits, obesity/diabetes-related test kits.
Contact Information
Morinaga Bioscience Laboratories Co., Ltd. Sales Department
TEL: 045-586-2515
MAIL: sales.miobs@morinaga.co.jp
Contact Form: https://www.morinaga-biosci.co.jp/contact.html
FAQ
What is the full name of the new food allergen test kit launched by Morinaga Bioscience Laboratories Co., Ltd. and when will sales begin?
The new food allergen test kit is called Morinaga FASPEK ELISA II Cashew Nut, and sales will begin on April 6, 2026, according to the company's announcement.
Which organization conducted the National Survey on Health Damage Due to Immediate-Type Food Allergies in Reiwa 6, and what was the ranking of tree nut allergies in the survey?
The Consumer Affairs Agency conducted the National Survey on Health Damage Due to Immediate-Type Food Allergies in Reiwa 6 (2024), and tree nut allergies ranked second, behind only egg allergies.
What specific change to the Food Labeling Standards took effect on April 1, Reiwa 8 (2026), regarding cashew nuts and what does it require of food businesses?
As of April 1, Reiwa 8 (2026), cashew nuts were added to the nine specified raw materials, making allergen labeling mandatory for food businesses instead of previously being only recommended.
What is the name and launch date of the earlier cashew nut test kit released by Morinaga Bioscience Laboratories before the FASPEK ELISA II Cashew Nut?
The earlier test kit is called Nanotrap Pro II Cashew Nut, and it has been available since March 2025 as a simple self-inspection kit for cashew nut detection.
What testing method does the Morinaga FASPEK ELISA II Cashew Nut use and which regulatory guidance does it comply with according to the announcement?
The Morinaga FASPEK ELISA II Cashew Nut uses the ELISA method and complies with the Consumer Affairs Agency Director-General's Notification Regarding Food Allergen Quantitative Testing Methods.