We held the second feed webinar on October 14th. In this webinar, we invited Ms. Narumi Jimbo from Itoham Yonekyu Holdings Inc., Aquaculture Feed Division, as an external lecturer, who introduced effective utilization techniques for color measurement using near-infrared analysis equipment. We addressed various questions while presenting the operational benefits and case studies for customers considering the introduction of near-infrared analysis equipment for the first time, as well as those looking to expand the use of their existing equipment. **Overview** - NIR Utilization Case Studies – Utilizing Color Modules Lecturer: Ms. Narumi Jimbo (Itoham Yonekyu Holdings Inc.) - Introduction of the new near-infrared analysis equipment NIRS DS3 Tatsuya Iida, Foss Japan Inc. Customers who wish to see actual demonstrations or explanations are welcome to contact us. Thank you very much to all the customers who participated. We will continue to hold such seminars regularly, so please look forward to the next one.

We held a web seminar on food nutrient component analysis using near-infrared measurement equipment on November 5th. In this webinar, we introduced solutions related to the efficiency of inspections in quality control and nutritional labeling, safety, and reduction of running costs, incorporating case studies of NIR equipment. 《Overview》 Case studies and benefits of using Food Scan 2 Customers who wish to see actual demonstrations or have explanations are welcome to contact us. We sincerely thank many customers for participating. We will continue to hold such seminars regularly, so please look forward to the next one.

We would like to express our heartfelt congratulations on your continued prosperity. We are deeply grateful for your exceptional patronage. We are pleased to inform you that our Sapporo Sales Office will be relocating as detailed below. Taking this opportunity, we aim to further enhance our operations and strive to meet your expectations. We sincerely ask for your continued support. For now, we would like to extend our greetings through this letter. ---------------------------------------------------- ■ New Address: 〒003-0027 1-11, 21-chome, Hondori, Shiroishi-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido Inside Kintetsu Logistics Systems ■ Phone Number: 011-799-1367 ■ Fax Number: 011-799-1368 ----------------------------------------------------

We held an online demonstration of a rapid device for grain component analysis on October 12th. During this online demonstration, we conducted a live broadcast from our Tokyo office, using several actual samples for the demonstration. - High-frequency device GAC2500C for rapid measurement of moisture and bulk density of grain raw materials - NIR device InfraTech NOVA for component analysis of grain raw materials - High-precision, top-spec NIR device NIRSDS2500 for component analysis of grain processed products If any customers wish to see actual demos or have any questions, please feel free to contact us. Thank you very much to all the customers who participated. We will continue to hold such seminars regularly, so please look forward to the next one.

Dear Customers, We would like to express our condolences to those who have lost their lives due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and we extend our heartfelt sympathies to the patients who have been affected. We also sincerely thank all the healthcare professionals who are engaged in the treatment of this infectious disease, as well as everyone who is working to maintain the daily lives of citizens. At Foss Japan, we prioritize the safety and health of our customers, business partners, and employees, and since April 2020, we have implemented various infection control measures. We have summarized the details in the attached file, and we would appreciate it if you could take a look. [Contact Information] Email service@foss.co.jp (Inquiries regarding equipment operation, usage, and maintenance) info@foss.co.jp (Other inquiries) Phone: 03-5962-4811 Fax: 03-5962-4812 We appreciate your continued support.

We held a web seminar on food nutritional component analysis on August 24 (Tuesday). The new Food Labeling Act, which came into effect in April 2015, has fully transitioned as of April 2020 after a five-year grace period. In addition to traditional quality control, we proposed through this webinar a solution that can contribute to the efficiency of inspections for quality management and nutritional component labeling, as well as improving safety and reducing running costs, by introducing NIR equipment for the mandatory component analysis required for labeling. **Seminar Overview** - Presentation: Food nutritional component analysis using near-infrared measurement devices - Demonstration: Near-infrared component analysis device "Food Scan 2" for side dishes and bento If you are interested in this seminar or would like materials or explanations from the day, please feel free to contact us. Thank you very much to all the customers who participated. We will continue to hold such seminars regularly, so please look forward to the next one.

We held a web seminar on the MilcoScan FT3 on Wednesday, September 8th. The MilcoScan FT3, a next-generation FT-IR milk component measurement device released in 2020, has rapidly been adopted not only in Japan but also in various countries around the world within just one year of its launch. In an era where the market is constantly changing, measurement devices are also required to evolve. We believe that the digital concept and numerous new features of the MilcoScan FT3 are a response to customer needs. In this webinar, we shared various new features and characteristics of the MilcoScan FT3, as well as cost comparisons with previous MilcoScan models. If you are interested in this seminar or would like to request materials or explanations from the day, please feel free to contact us. Thank you very much to all the customers who participated. We will continue to hold such seminars regularly, so please look forward to the next one.

We held a webinar on the analysis of physical properties and animal protein on September 14th. In this seminar, we introduced the features and analysis methods of products along with market trends. We proposed improvements in efficiency for quality control and nutritional labeling through the introduction of NIR equipment, as well as enhancements in safety and reductions in running costs via chemical analysis using official methods. **Seminar Overview** - Presentation: Market trends of plant-based protein sources and their component analysis - Demonstration: Near-infrared component measurement device for plant-based raw materials, "Food Scan 2" If you are interested in this seminar or would like any materials or explanations from the day, please feel free to contact us. Thank you very much to all the participants. We will continue to hold such seminars regularly, so please look forward to the next one.

Dear Customers, We would like to express our condolences to those who have lost their lives due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and we extend our heartfelt sympathies to the patients who have been affected. We also sincerely thank all the medical professionals engaged in the treatment of this infectious disease, as well as everyone working to maintain the daily lives of citizens. At Foss Japan, we prioritize the safety and health of our customers, business partners, and employees, and since April 2020, we have implemented various infection control measures. We have summarized the details in the attached file, and we would appreciate it if you could take a look. [Contact Information] Email service@foss.co.jp (Inquiries regarding equipment operation, use, and maintenance) info@foss.co.jp (Other inquiries) Phone 03-5962-4811 Fax 03-5962-4812 We look forward to your continued support.

We have uploaded a video of the near-infrared analysis device for meat. ■ Near-infrared component analysis device FoodScan 2 Meat Analyzer: https://youtu.be/BI5KzePBcDA ■ Near-infrared component analysis device MeatScan: https://youtu.be/Rt6kJVs1XVU If you have any inquiries, questions, or requests for a demo regarding the equipment, please contact our sales department/Ike-gawa at t.ikegawa@foss.co.jp or info@foss.co.jp. ↓ Foss Japan Official Channel ↓ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrr_Q8jouJFZN2VKVogKZwg

Recently, Foss Japan held an inline analysis webinar. In various industries, including food and feed, the utilization of online/inline analysis is accelerating, moving beyond traditional offline/at-line analysis. The webinar introduced Foss's inline analysis solutions, which have been built on years of achievements and experience, and showcased application examples that can be used across different industries. 【Seminar Overview】 ■ Why inline analysis is valuable now ■ The global adoption of inline analysis solutions and their case studies ■ The use of inline analysis solutions in dairy manufacturing management ■ Optimization of manufacturing with inline NIR – verification and stabilization of products through raw material management (Feed and Grain section) ■ Advantages of inline measurement in meat and fish processing plants We sincerely thank all the customers who participated. We will continue to hold such seminars regularly, so please look forward to the next one.

We recently held an FT3 webinar at FOSS Japan. 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 The MilkoScan FT3 is equipped with advanced technologies such as a revamped flow system and automatic standardization features, allowing for a wide range of analyses of various products including raw milk, pasteurized milk, cream, fortified milk, drinkable yogurt, ice cream mix, condensed milk, as well as lactic acid beverages, pudding mix, café au lait, dessert drinks, and chocolate mix. It also demonstrates excellent performance in analyzing plant-based beverages like soy milk and almond milk. In this seminar, we discussed the numerous new features and characteristics of the MilkoScan FT3, as well as cost reductions compared to previous MilkoScan models. After the presentation, we provided a live demonstration of the FT3. For those who could not attend the seminar but are interested, we have a recording available, so please feel free to contact us.

Recently, Foss Japan held a wine seminar. In this seminar, we welcomed Professor Teruaki Sone from the Graduate School of Agriculture at Hokkaido University, who presented on the application of wine analysis using FTIR near-infrared spectroscopy, as well as case studies of FOSS wine analysis equipment used in European wine-producing countries. We addressed various questions and opinions regarding wine analysis, highlighting the key points of analysis in brewing, as well as operational benefits and case studies, while answering a range of inquiries. -------------------------------------------------------------- If you would like to receive the materials from the day, please feel free to contact us! Sales Representative: Taeko Ikegawa Contact: 03-5962-4811 --------------------------------------------------------------

Near-Infrared Component Measurement Device for Side Dishes and Bento Food Scan 2! 【Features】 ■ Simultaneous measurement of nutritional components compliant with food labeling standards ■ High precision and fast measurement (25 seconds) using transmission near-infrared analysis ■ Equipped with calibration curves for side dishes and bento, no development required ■ Wide scanning area (approximately 50% of the sample area) ■ Batch standardization support function 【Measurement Items】 ■ Moisture ■ Sodium ■ Protein ■ Dietary Fiber ■ Lipids ■ Carbohydrates ■ Ash * The mandatory labeling item, caloric value, is calculated from lipids, protein, and carbohydrates, while carbohydrates are calculated from moisture, lipids, protein, and ash. * For more details, please contact Foss Japan! * TEL: 03-5962-4811 / Mail: info@foss.co.jp

At Fos Japan, we are currently offering free sample measurements for tofu and soy milk manufacturing companies! ◆ Ingredient acceptance component analysis device Infratec/NOVA 　□ Measurement time: Approximately 40 seconds 　□ Measurement targets: Grain solid particles 　You can understand the state of soybeans and utilize it for considering the mixing of raw materials. ◆ Analysis of important soy milk components for tofu production Milkoscan Mars 　□ Measurement time: Approximately 60 seconds 　□ Measurement targets: Soy milk, cow's milk, etc. 　It occupies a space of about A4 size, so it doesn't take up much room. 　You can quickly feedback analysis results without stopping the production line. ◆ Higher model of soy milk raw milk analysis device Milkoscan FT3 　□ Measurement time: Approximately seconds 　□ Measurement targets: Soy milk, soy milk beverages, dairy beverages, etc. -------------------------------------------------------------- We will measure your company's products. If you are interested, please feel free to contact us♪ Contact: 03-5962-4811 --------------------------------------------------------------

Recently, Foss Japan held a webinar for feed companies. In this seminar, we introduced practical knowledge on effective utilization of near-infrared analysis devices through user voices, real examples, and management methods utilizing digital services. We provided insights into operational benefits at various stages and examples of utilization for customers considering the introduction of NIR devices for the first time, as well as those looking to expand the use of their existing devices, while also addressing various questions. We have received feedback from those who were unable to participate due to scheduling conflicts, so we plan to organize regular seminars in the future! -------------------------------------------------------------- If you would like to receive reference materials, please feel free to contact us! Sales Representative: Tatsuya Iida Contact: 03-5962-4811 --------------------------------------------------------------

Dear Customers, We would like to express our condolences to those who have lost their lives due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and we extend our heartfelt sympathies to the patients who have been affected. We also sincerely thank the healthcare professionals who are engaged in the treatment of this infectious disease, as well as everyone who is working to maintain the daily lives of citizens. At Foss Japan, we prioritize the safety and health of our customers, partners, and employees, and since April 2020, we have implemented various infection control measures. We have compiled the details in the attached file, and we would appreciate it if you could take a look. [Contact Information] Email service@foss.co.jp (Inquiries regarding equipment operation, use, and maintenance) info@foss.co.jp (Other inquiries) Phone: 03-5962-4811 Fax: 03-5962-4812 We look forward to your continued support.

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!