Most of the feed circulating domestically is supplied through imports from the United States, Brazil, and other countries, and based on surveys of contamination (such as mycotoxins and heavy metals), guidance and management standards for compound feed and feed ingredients have been established (final revision in June 2020, implemented in December of the same year). On the other hand, there is a growing demand from consumers for food raised on feed that is more strictly regulated and guaranteed to be safe. CHARM Sciences, Inc. in the United States is the market leader in rapid testing kits for mycotoxin levels in grains and is a reliable manufacturer certified by the USDA as a screening kit. ＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿ ＊ CHARM Sciences, Inc. ＊ ￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣ ◆ Headquarters: Massachusetts, USA ◆ Founded: 1978 ◆ Main Products: 　　Simple testing kits for antibiotics in milk and mycotoxins in grains 　　ATP swab testing kits 　　Dry simple media for microbial count measurement ◆ A global company supplying rapid testing instruments to over 120 countries. 　A market leader excelling in the accuracy, simplification, and monitoring of food safety management.

Dear Sir/Madam, I would like to express my congratulations on the continued prosperity of your company. I am also deeply grateful for your exceptional support. Regarding the subject matter, our company reviewed product prices in 2017 and has been providing them to our customers without any revisions since then. During this time, costs such as raw materials, labor, and transportation have fluctuated, and we have made efforts to absorb these increases through operational efficiency and cost reduction. However, it has recently become difficult to absorb the rising procurement costs solely through the efficiency of sales activities and logistics operations. Therefore, we regret to inform you that we must revise the prices of some products. We kindly ask for your understanding of the circumstances surrounding this decision. Attached is the updated shipping and service fee schedule. Details regarding the prices of reagents and consumables will be provided after January 2021. For service parts, we would appreciate it if you could contact us as needed. Moving forward, our company will continue to provide solutions that meet our customers' needs and will maintain the highest level of support. We look forward to your continued patronage. Sincerely,

We have opened a web shop at FOSS! ---------------------------------------- What you can do at the FOSS web shop ---------------------------------------- ✓ Search by device! ✓ Search by category (reagents/consumables/spare parts)! ✓ Know the price on the spot! ✓ Check items with photos! ✓ Reorder from your order history! ------------- How to use ------------- 1. You need to register your customer information in advance for shopping. - Google Form: https://forms.gle/RKR6X1z5Uz1rwMpC6 2. Once registration is complete, you will be able to use it. - Webshop: https://www.myfoss.com/ja-jp ★ Campaign: Half-price shipping for orders from the web shop!! * Orders from April to October

Iwami Winery Co., Ltd., located at the foot of Mount Sanbe in Oda City, Shimane Prefecture, has recently introduced the FOSS analysis device, OenoFossGO, for checking the components of the must and wine during the brewing process. For more details, please download the materials from the product page♪ 【FOSS analysis devices for rapid wine brewing】 ■ Measures over 40 components related to brewing: WineScan SO2 ■ Compact analysis device that allows customization of measured components: OenoFoss ■ Specialized for measuring essential components in wine brewing: OenoFossGO ■ Calibration samples for wine analysis devices: Qkit8

We at Foss Japan have held the "Milk Conference 2020." Thank you very much for the participation of many customers. ◆ Seminar Overview This time, we invited leading experts in Japan to speak on the theme of herd management based on the measurement of fatty acid composition in milk, which is gaining recognition domestically and is already widespread overseas. - "What Data Can Be Obtained from the Raw Milk Analysis Device CombiFoss" Foss Japan Co., Ltd. - "Study on Fatty Acid Composition in Milk in Hokkaido" Hokkaido Dairy Testing Association - "Utilizing Fatty Acid Analysis Results in Bulk Milk for Herd Management" Akabane Animal Clinic Co., Ltd. - "Case Studies on the Use of Fatty Acid Composition in Milk in the Chugoku Region" Chugoku Raw Milk Sales Agricultural Cooperative Association Foss Japan will continue to regularly provide the latest trends and useful information, aiming to offer solutions that better meet our customers' needs than ever before. We appreciate your continued support.

Recently, FOSS Japan held an NIR webinar. We sincerely thank many customers for their participation. ◆ Seminar Overview In this seminar, we introduced basic knowledge about near-infrared spectroscopy, including its principles and characteristics, as well as practical knowledge such as how to manage, create, and analyze calibration curves through software demonstrations. We also welcomed Dr. Masahiro Amari, a former researcher at the National Agriculture and Food Research Organization, who gave a lecture on the overview and applications of near-infrared spectroscopy. * Overview and applications of near-infrared spectroscopy (Dr. Masahiro Amari) * Differences in measurement methods * About FOSS solutions (live demo) * Demonstration of the FOSS calibrator We will continue to hold such seminars regularly, so please look forward to the next one.

We held an FT3 webinar at FOSS Japan this time. Thank you very much to all the participants. We will continue to hold such seminars regularly, so please look forward to the next one. ◆ Seminar Overview Today's webinar featured FOSS experts, Senior Chemometrics Specialist Per Benhansen and Key Account Manager Michael Seavers, discussing the potential and challenges of today's dairy market, along with testing a wide range of dairy samples. (Video broadcast) After the video broadcast, we addressed your questions while live streaming the FT3 equipment from our Tokyo headquarters. ◆ Survey Comments "I was glad to learn about the latest features of the MilkoScan series." "It was very educational to see the actual demo live." "It was great that my colleagues could each participate since it was held twice." "Online seminars are very much appreciated." We received many other comments and questions!

Charm Sciences announced that its Peel Plate EB microbiological test has received MicroVal certification. This follows the AOAC Official Method of Analysis (OMA) certification obtained last August. AOAC is a third-party organization that verifies and evaluates analytical methods originating from the United States. The verification process is extremely rigorous, so the methods validated here are adopted as official methods within the United States. *Foss Japan is the general sales agent for Charm Sciences in Japan.*

We held NIR seminars at three locations: Kobe, Fukuoka, and Tokyo. Thank you very much to all the participants at each venue. We will continue to hold these seminars regularly, so please look forward to the next one. ◆ Seminar Overview - Basic knowledge of NIR principles - Differences in NIR measurement methods - Introduction of FOSS NIR equipment - Introduction of digital services (demonstration) ◆ Demonstrations (Examples) - FoodScan 2 (meat and dairy products such as cheese, butter, and cream) - NIRS DS2500 (corn, snacks, yogurt, etc.) - Infratec NOVA (wheat, flour, barley, soybean meal, beer, etc.) ◇ Survey Comments "It was very informative." "I would like it to be held in other areas as well." "It was good to understand the differences from the current software." *We are also planning a food analysis seminar (title tentative) in May 2019.

We held an online seminar on food analysis this time. We sincerely thank the more than 380 participants who joined us. We will continue to hold such seminars regularly, so please look forward to the next one. ◆ Seminar Overview - Nutritional component analysis and precision management (Mr. Takeyuki Asakura, Tokyo Microscope Institute) - Analysis of proteins in food - Measurement of lipids in food - Analysis solutions from FOSS ◆ Survey Comments "I was able to reaffirm the importance of ensuring the representativeness of samples for conducting accurate tests." "It was great to hear about the key points of precision management." "I felt as if I were in the venue even though it was online." "It was easy to understand the differences, advantages, and disadvantages of analysis using equipment like this." "I was glad to hear about efficient analysis methods using the latest analytical devices." "Since the number of staff in the analysis room is limited, it is difficult to go out for seminars on weekdays. Online seminars are very helpful." We received many other comments and questions!

Foss Japan has decided to relocate its headquarters as follows. Taking this opportunity, we aim to further enhance our operations and strive to meet your expectations with even greater effort. We sincerely ask for your continued support. ------------------------------------------------- ■ New Address ------------------------------------------------- Zip Code: 135-0064 2-4-24 Aomi, Koto-ku, Tokyo Aomi Frontier Building, 11th Floor Phone Number: 03-5962-4811 (Main) Fax Number: 03-5962-4812 ------------------------------------------------ ■ Business Start Date: November 2, 2020 (Monday) ------------------------------------------------

Foss Japan would like to inform you that we will be relocating our warehouse. We aim to further enhance our operations with this opportunity and will make every effort to meet your expectations. Additionally, due to the relocation process, we will temporarily suspend shipping operations. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation. ------------------------------------------------- ■ New Address ------------------------------------------------- 18-8 Masanou, Kazo City, Saitama Prefecture, 347-0107 Kintetsu Logistics Systems Co., Ltd. Inside Saitama Logistics Sales Office Foss Japan Co., Ltd. Saitama Warehouse ------------------------------------------------- ■ Start of Operations: From shipments on September 15 (Tuesday) ■ Suspension Period: Please download the PDF for details *During the relocation period, sales and services will continue to operate as usual.

Plant Oil and Liquid Dedicated Near Infrared Component Measurement Device Introducing the NIRS DS2500L! ✓ High-speed measurement in 40 seconds! No sample pretreatment or reagents required ✓ Can be measured from the day of installation Dedicated global calibration curves for free fatty acids/acidity, iodine value, color, etc. ✓ Stable measurement results regardless of who operates it Equipped with automatic sample temperature adjustment Rapid heating/cooling function to set temperature ✓ Achieves high-precision measurement Equipped with the latest monochromator High-precision full scan across the entire wavelength range of 400-2500nm using transmission near-infrared analysis ✓ Reliable support system Device diagnostics via network Remote support for calibration curve correction is also possible The DS25000 is a high-precision near-infrared analysis device with over 3,000 units installed worldwide. Now, the new DS2500L dedicated to oil/liquids has arrived!

------------------------------------------------------ Measurement possible [quickly]・[safely]・[easily]! Registered with the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries as agricultural product inspection certification equipment! ------------------------------------------------------ The components "protein" and "moisture," which are indicators of deliciousness, can be measured directly without grinding! - Moisture measurement device for grains "GAC2500C" - High-precision multi-component analysis device for grain kernels "Infratec" - Compact analysis device for grain collection sites "InfratecSofia" ** We respond to such requests! ** ✓ I want to measure multiple components with a single device! ✓ I want consistent and easy-to-understand values regardless of who measures! ✓ I want to measure quickly and safely, and incorporate the results into the system! ✓ I want to obtain reliable values! ✓ I want immediate support in case of device malfunctions! ☆ Currently accepting free sample measurements ☆ Details will be explained by our sales representative! Feel free to consult us anytime: 03-5665-3821♪

At Marutsune Co., Ltd., which manufactures and sells tofu in Chiryu City, Aichi Prefecture, we have introduced FOSS analysis equipment to confirm the components of the raw materials, soybeans and soy milk. 【Natural agricultural products are never the same】 Understanding the protein and moisture content of raw soybeans at all times is essential, so we have introduced the non-destructive and rapid near-infrared measurement device, Infratec NOVA, for component analysis of soybeans. This is reflected in the tofu preparation conditions. 【Rapid measurement of protein and total solids】 The Milkoscan Mars is a rapid component testing device for raw milk, with calibration curves for protein, fat, total solids, and non-fat solids, which we have applied to the soy milk testing used in tofu production. This has clarified the protein and total solids content of the soy milk produced daily, allowing for confirmation of the optimal protein amount before adding coagulants. [Measurement Results Example] Soy Milk A, Protein = 6.25%, Total Solids = 14.2% Soy Milk B, Protein = 6.12%, Total Solids = 14.6% ■ Component analysis device for raw material acceptance: Infratec/NOVA ■ Analysis of important soy milk components for tofu production: Milkoscan Mars ■ Higher model of soy milk/raw milk analysis device: Milkoscan FT1

Food Scan 2 is equipped with a dedicated calibration for nutritional component display items. It can measure nutritional component display items in accordance with the "Food Labeling Standards based on the Food Labeling Act" simultaneously in just 15 seconds without using any reagents. With a simple operation of placing the meat directly into the cup, it can perform high-precision measurements. Additionally, it is capable of measuring color tones, which are elements of "deliciousness." This enables the quantification of quality (freshness)! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- The successor to the Food Scan, the Food Scan 2, has officially obtained AOAC certification for its NIR meat component analysis device. The AOAC has extremely strict verification of analytical methods, and devices verified by the AOAC are adopted as official methods in many countries. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------

For a quarter of a century, FOSS has been developing wine analysis equipment in collaboration with many wineries. The OenoFoss GO can simultaneously measure essential components for winemaking, such as Brix, malic acid, total acidity, YAN, alcohol content, glucose/fructose, total acidity, and volatile acidity of the must, which is the raw material for wine. It operates on a single 100V power supply and is compact enough for use in micro-wineries and wine retail stores. Despite its small size, it employs high-performance FTIR (Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy) measurement technology. It can be used immediately after installation and is an analytical device that will surely be beneficial for your winemaking. As part of our new product launch campaign, we are introducing it at a special price. We encourage you to consider the introduction of this wine analysis device during this opportunity. ■ IPROS product information link: https://premium.ipros.jp/foss/product/detail/2000508996/?hub=163&categoryId=42247 ■ For inquiries, please contact: 03-5665-3821

■■ We respond to such requests! ■■ ✓ I want to quickly measure the nutritional components of raw materials, processes, and products to fine-tune the formulation design. ✓ I want to quickly measure moisture to improve manufacturing efficiency. ✓ I want to conduct analyses that enhance safety without using reagents. ✓ I want to reduce analysis costs. The Foss Group, which has been conducting research and development in feed and pet food component analysis for over 20 years in countries around the world, offers a wide range of products to support the efficiency of pet food manufacturing. This includes rapid component measurement devices for lot management and equipment condition verification based on understanding the component values of pet food, as well as automated chemical analysis devices that have transformed traditional analysis methods using reagents into safer and faster automated systems. We will propose the optimal solutions tailored to our customers' needs. **Please feel free to contact us!** **Phone: 03-5665-3821** https://premium.ipros.jp/foss/product/category/42252/

Answer the survey and get a QUO card worth 2,000 yen!! With the enforcement of the work style reform-related law last year, attention has been focused on the review of work efficiency and the imbalance of workload. 【ProFoss】 Real-time continuous measurement enables rapid formulation adjustments and stabilization of quality through comprehensive product inspections, leading to expected time savings and cost reductions. 【GAC2500-C】 High-precision measurements can be taken in just 10 seconds without crushing raw materials or pellets, achieving time savings. The survey is provided in the attached file. Please download it and reply via fax or email. **Feel free to contact us!** **Phone: 03-5665-3821**

We held an open house for nutritional component analysis devices aimed at grain and feed companies at three locations: Hachinohe, Ishinomaki, and Kashima. Thank you very much to everyone who participated. During the seminar, attendees were able to see our network service software "Foss Calibrator" in action. We hope that the opportunity to interact with the near-infrared analysis devices allowed you to confirm their ease of use and accuracy. We will continue to hold such seminars regularly, so please look forward to them :) ◆ Displayed Equipment Near-infrared analysis devices "DS2500" and "DA1650" Inline near-infrared analysis device "ProFoss" High-frequency moisture meter "GAC2500C" Fiber analysis device "Fibertec8000" Fully automatic rapid solvent extraction device "Soxtec8000" Mycotoxin testing kits and more ◆ Seminar Overview - What is a calibration curve? - How to create one? - Overview and usage of Foss Calibrator - Introduction to Foss Assure We also have technical materials available for feed companies regarding principles and operational methods, so please feel free to contact us if you are interested.

We would like to express our sincere gratitude for your continued support. It is with great regret that we announce the cancellation of the Dairy and Dairy Products Analysis Equipment Exhibition, which was scheduled to be held on March 3-4 and March 6, 2020. In light of the spread of the novel coronavirus, we have prioritized the health and safety of our attendees and exhibitors, and have decided to cancel the event. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused to those who were previously informed and to those who were planning to attend, and we kindly ask for your understanding in this matter. Thank you very much to everyone who participated in the Fukuoka venue.

At FOSS, we have developed and provided analytical solutions based on over 60 years of partnership experience with various industries, including dairy farming, the dairy industry, dairy products, as well as other food, feed, and environmental analysis. In addition to maintenance and inspections by skilled service personnel, we also engage in initiatives aimed at enhancing our customers' knowledge through advice from instructors with specialized expertise. To further enhance our support, FOSS is offering an extended warranty service, "FOSS Care Support," for customers who purchase new equipment. FOSS Care Support serves as your dedicated doctor, providing peace of mind for continued use after the manufacturer’s warranty (one year from purchase) expires, with a focus on aftercare. We will introduce the FOSS Care Plan based on the applicable models, usage frequency, and budget. Please feel free to contact us! => Contact: 03-5665-3821 (to Suzuki)

This time, Foss Japan exhibited at the Food Development Expo Stec 2019. Thank you very much to all the customers who stopped by! ＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿ Exhibited Equipment (Models Compliant with Food Labeling Law) ￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣ ■ Dietary Fiber Quantification Measurement Device "FiberTech System E" ■ Acid Decomposition Device "HydroTech 8000" ■ Near-Infrared Component Measurement Device for Dairy Products/Meat "FoodScan 2" ■ Near-Infrared Component Measurement Device "DS2500/F" ■ ATP Swab Test Kit ■ Culture Medium for Bacterial Count Measurement "Peel Plate" If you are interested in our equipment or would like to request materials, please feel free to contact us! ＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿ 　★★Winner Announcement (NO)★★ ￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣ 　　 　21・22・24 ＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿ Congratulations♪ Customers with the above numbers will receive a 10,000 yen Amazon gift voucher! Our sales representative will contact you separately.

Foss Japan has participated in the Japan Grape and Wine Society. In the presentation by Professor Sone from Hokkaido University titled "Examination of the Utility of FT-IR Analysis Equipment in Hokkaido Wine Production," there was a presentation about OenoFoss, which is handled by Foss. If you would like technical materials, catalogs, or information on implementation results regarding wine analysis, please feel free to contact Foss Japan. => Contact: 03-5665-3821

Foss Japan recently participated in the Near Infrared Forum. During the corporate presentation, we introduced Foss's network solutions. If you are interested in networks or near-infrared analysis equipment, please feel free to contact us! ---------------------------------------------------------------- At Foss, we offer near-infrared analysis equipment that can be utilized in many fields, including grains, dairy products, meat, materials, pet food, and fish meal. ---------------------------------------------------------------- If you would like technical documents, catalogs, or information on implementation results, please contact Foss Japan. => Contact: 03-5665-3821

At Foss, we handle Charm's ATP swab testing kits. Charm's ATP solutions come in four types tailored to different applications. One reader can accommodate all swabs, and by using the accompanying dedicated software, it is possible to visualize risks by analyzing the vast amount of data collected, such as daily changes and variations between areas. _________________________ * Types of ATP Testing Kits * _________________________ ◆ Allergy ◆ CIP, rinse water ◆ Cleanliness (indoor use) ◆ Cleanliness (outdoor use) _________________________ * About Charm * _________________________ ◆ Headquarters: Massachusetts, USA ◆ Founded: 1978 ◆ Main products: ATP swab testing kits Dry simple media for microbial count measurement Simple testing kits for antibiotics in milk and mycotoxins in grains ◆ A global company supplying rapid testing instruments to over 120 countries. A market leader excelling in the accuracy, simplification, and monitoring of food safety management. > For more details, please contact us♪

Recently, we held a seminar on the development and operation of calibration curves for near-infrared component analysis devices at three locations: Nagoya/Chita area, Shibushi area, and Kagoshima Minami-Ei area. Thank you very much to everyone who participated. During the seminar, participants had the opportunity to see our network service software "Foss Calibrator" in action. We hope that being able to interact with the actual near-infrared analysis devices allowed attendees to confirm the ease of use and accuracy of the equipment. We will continue to hold such seminars regularly in the future, so please look forward to them :) ◆ Seminar Overview - What is a calibration curve? - How is it created? - Overview and usage of Foss Calibrator - Introduction to Foss Assure ◆ Displayed Equipment Near-infrared analysis device "NIRS DS2500" We also have technical materials available for feed companies regarding principles, operation methods, etc., so please feel free to contact us if you are interested.

【Concerns】 ✔ I want to increase the frequency of analysis, but it costs too much... ✔ I want results right away... ________________________________________________ A near-infrared analysis device that can perform multi-component measurements in just under one minute will propose solutions to your concerns! ________________________________________________ ■ Moisture measurement device for grains "GA2500-C" ■ Component analysis device for grain kernels to powders "Infratec" ■ Component analysis for powders "DS2500" ■ Compact analysis device for grain collection sites "Infratec Sofia" 【Concerns】 ✔ The device broke down and all the old data has disappeared! ✔ The person in charge has changed, and I don't understand the device or measurement methods... ✔ I want to utilize the calibration curve ________________________________________________ FOSS's network services will provide solutions! ________________________________________________ ■ For data management and remote operation... ■ To ensure the performance of the device and the accuracy of the calibration curve... ■ For creating new calibration curves and applications... ▶▶▶ For more details, please contact FOSS Japan♪

This time, Foss Japan exhibited an inline near-infrared analysis device for flour milling and feed manufacturing at the Meiji Machinery Co., Ltd. booth! Thank you very much to all the customers who stopped by! ◆Exhibited Equipment◆ Inline Near-Infrared Analysis Device for Flour Milling and Feed Manufacturing "ProFoss" ◆What is ProFoss?◆ It can be installed on the line of wheat milling factories and feed manufacturing plants without a bypass, continuously measuring the components (such as protein, moisture, fat, ash, etc.) of grains, flour, and feed, contributing to improved manufacturing management. ◆Main Features of ProFoss◆ - Equipped with diode array NIR technology, it provides accurate and highly reliable measurement results. - It can measure various feed samples including wheat raw materials, flour, raw feed, mash feed, pellets, broiler feed, fish meal, pet food, and more. It also widely accommodates various food samples. - Process control is possible with PLC connection, allowing flexible connections with various communication methods. If you are interested in the device, please feel free to contact us!

We held a food analysis seminar at three venues: Fukuoka, Tokyo, and Tokyo. Thank you very much to all the participants at each venue. We will continue to hold such seminars regularly, so please look forward to the next one. ◆ Seminar Overview - Ensuring the reliability of analytical values (Advisor Akemi Yasui, Food Research Division, National Agriculture and Food Research Organization) - Analysis of proteins in food - Analysis of dietary fiber and measurement of lipids - Introduction of analysis equipment for phosphorus ◆ Survey Comments "I was glad to understand the differences between the Kjeldahl method, Dumas method, and near-infrared spectroscopy." "I want to know more." "I was pleased to confirm the flow of testing for dietary fiber and lipids." "I was able to learn about items that also correspond to the trending HACCP." "I hope for seminars to be held in other areas." "It would be great to have online training as well." "Professor Yasui's lecture was particularly valuable as it logically explained the areas I had been struggling with, making it very enriching and helpful!" We received many other comments and questions!