The response to new orders, as well as the maintenance of equipment delivered over the past few days, has begun to exceed our company's capabilities. To address these issues, we have been considering new business structures and partners over the past few years. We have decided to announce that we will enter into a capital and technical partnership with Kiyomoto Iron Works, a company that understands our environmental technology and can inherit, develop, and advance this technology, and with whom we place our full trust due to their progressive ideas.

"What does it mean to 'confirm that complete separation management is in place' in food manufacturing?" When there are areas within the factory premises that handle meat and areas that do not, it is necessary to manage each accordingly. In broad terms, it is essential to achieve and manage three types of non-contact across four different situations. <Four Situations> (1) Separation management between floors that handle meat and those that do not (2) Separation management between buildings that handle meat and those that do not (3) Separation management between floors that handle meat and those that do not (4) Separation management between lines that handle meat and those that do not <Three Types of Non-Contact Management> 1. Contact due to personnel movement 2. Contact during the storage management of food residues generated from each area 3. Contact during the collection of food residues generated from each area Information about the Okadora Cyclone Dryer can be found in the [Related Links] section below. You can also check the drying process in a video. If you would like to discuss this over the phone, please contact us at: TEL: 045-774-0015 *It will be smoother if you mention that you saw this on Ipros.

"If there is a staff cafeteria in a flour mill, do the emissions from the entire factory qualify as animal-derived food recycling resources?" Even if the food manufacturing factory only handles plant-based products, if there is a staff cafeteria (a building or floor that serves meat) within the same facility and the residues discharged from the food manufacturing process and the food residues containing meat discharged from the staff cafeteria are not distinguished and are discharged together, it is judged that the food recycling resources emitted from that facility also qualify as "animal-derived food recycling resources," and thus are subject to heating treatment of 90°C or higher for more than 60 minutes. It is necessary to distinguish and separately store and manage the residues discharged from the food manufacturing process and the food residues containing meat discharged from the staff cafeteria. Information about the Okadra Cyclone Dryer can be found in the [related links] below. You can also check the drying process in a video. If you would like to speak on the phone, please contact the following: TEL: 045-774-0015 *It will be smoother if you mention that you saw it on Ipros.

"Is it acceptable not to include items that have undergone heat treatment for human consumption in the heat treatment standards during the manufacturing (cooking) process?" Among food recycling resources, even if heat treatment is performed for human consumption during the manufacturing (cooking) process, it does not fall under "processed food-derived animal food recycling resources." Heat treatment (at least 90°C for 60 minutes) is required. Okadora Cyclone Dryer can offer dryers that comply with this regulatory amendment. For more details on this information, please refer to the attached document "Q&A on the Review of Regulations Regarding the Use of Food Residues as Feed." A list of our news regarding this regulatory law can be found at: https://premium.ipros.jp/okadora/news/category/6/ Information about the Okadora Cyclone Dryer can be viewed through the "Related Links" section below. You can also check the drying process in a video. If you would like to discuss this over the phone, please contact us at: TEL: 045-774-0015 *It will be smoother if you mention that you saw this on Ipros.

"Are food recycling resources other than meat also included in the heating treatment standards?" Animal-derived food recycling resources discharged from businesses handling meat, even in "food manufacturing factories" (such as frozen food factories, bread factories, ham factories), are subject to heating treatment of 90°C or higher for more than 60 minutes. Food recycling resources: Among food waste, those fed to livestock are applicable regardless of whether they have been processed. Okadora Cyclone Dryer can propose dryers that comply with this regulatory amendment. For more details on this information, please refer to the attached document "Q&A on the Review of Regulations Regarding the Use of Food Residues as Feed." A list of our news regarding this regulatory law can be found at: https://premium.ipros.jp/okadora/news/category/6/ Information about the Okadora Cyclone Dryer can be viewed through the "Related Links" at the bottom. You can also check the drying process in video format. If you would like to discuss this over the phone, please contact us at: TEL: 045-774-0015 *It will be smoother if you mention that you saw it on Ipros.

Recovered cooking oil (such as oil used for frying meat products, etc., which has been utilized in meat preparation and collected for reuse) falls under the category of "animal-derived food circulation resources." → Heating treatment at 90°C for more than 60 minutes is required. However, among these, only the recovered cooking oil that is discharged from food manufacturers and food service providers, and has been handled in such a way that it does not come into contact with meat after cooling, can be judged to fall under the category of "processed food-derived animal-derived food circulation resources" (which are exempt from the requirement of heating treatment at 90°C for more than 60 minutes). Recovered cooking oil discharged from households or unrecoverable recovered cooking oil cannot be judged to fall under the category of "processed food-derived animal-derived food circulation resources," and therefore, is subject to heating treatment at 90°C for more than 60 minutes. Information about the Okadira Cyclone Dryer can be found through the "Related Links" at the bottom. You can also check the drying process in a video. If you would like to speak on the phone, please contact the following number: TEL: 045-774-0015 *It will be smoother if you mention that you saw it on Ipros.

"Are meat products other than raw meat (such as ham and sausages) included in the heating treatment standards?" Not only raw meat and wild game meat, but also processed meat products such as cooked ham and sausages are subject to heating treatment as "animal-derived food recycling resources," which generally requires heating at 90°C or higher for at least 60 minutes. However, in specific cases where it can be guaranteed that the prescribed heating treatment (i.e., a center temperature of 70°C or higher for at least 30 minutes) was conducted during the food manufacturing stage, they may be exempt from the heating treatment standards. Okadira Cyclone Dryer can provide dryers that comply with this regulatory amendment. For more details on this information, please refer to the attached document "Q&A on the Review of Regulations Regarding the Use of Food Residues as Feed." You can find information about the Okadira Cyclone Dryer through the related links at the bottom. You can also check the drying process in video format. If you would like to discuss this over the phone, please contact us at: TEL: 045-774-0015 *It will be smoother if you mention that you saw this on Ipros.

"Is it necessary to reheat items that have been heat-treated as food during the feed manufacturing stage?" Items that do not fall under "processed food-derived animal-derived food recycling resources" require heat treatment at 90°C or higher for more than 60 minutes, or by methods that have an equivalent effect during the feed manufacturing stage. For more details on this information, please refer to the attached document "Q&A on the Review of Regulations Regarding the Use of Food Residues as Feed." Okadora Cyclone Dryer can propose dryers that comply with this regulatory amendment. A list of our news regarding this regulatory matter can be found at: https://premium.ipros.jp/okadora/news/category/6/ Information about the Okadora Cyclone Dryer can be accessed through the "Related Links" section below. You can also check the drying process in video format. If you would like to speak on the phone, please contact us at: TEL: 045-774-0015 *It will be smoother if you mention that you saw this on Ipros.

"Animal-derived food recycling resources must not be fed to pigs at all?" 1. "Processed animal-derived food recycling resources" 2. "Processed food-derived animal-derived food recycling resources" 3. "Verified animal-derived protein" Those that have undergone appropriate heat treatment based on component standards and other regulations can be fed to pigs. For more details on this information, please refer to the attached document "Q&A on the Review of Regulations Regarding the Use of Food Residues as Feed." A list of our company's news regarding this regulatory law can be found at: https://premium.ipros.jp/okadora/news/category/6/ Information about the installation companies and layout examples is included in the catalog "Comprehensive Guide." Information about Okadora Cyclone Dryers can be viewed through the [Related Links] at the bottom. You can also check the drying process in a video. If you would like to speak on the phone, please contact us at: TEL: 045-774-0015 *It will be smoother if you mention that you saw it on Ipros.

"What are food recycling resources?" It mainly refers to food recycling resources emitted from businesses that do not handle meat. It includes plant-derived food recycling resources such as "shochu lees," "tofu lees," "fruit juice pulp," and "noodles." There are also food recycling resources derived from "dairy products," "egg products," and "fish-derived meat." Businesses that handle "meat" as defined by this regulation in food manufacturing factories need to confirm whether they come into contact with meat and establish management methods. For more details on this information, please refer to the attached document "Q&A on the Review of Regulations Regarding the Use of Food Residues as Feed." A list of our company's news regarding this regulation can be found at: https://premium.ipros.jp/okadora/news/category/6/ Information on Okadora Cyclone Dryer can be viewed through the 【Related Links】 section below. You can also check the drying process in video format. If you would like to discuss this over the phone, please contact us at: TEL: 045-774-0015 *It will be smoother if you mention that you saw it on Ipros.

"What is included in the 'etc.' of businesses that handle meat?" If there is a possibility of contact with food waste that corresponds to "meat" within the factory premises, animal and plant waste discharged from manufacturing plants that only handle animal and plant products will also be considered as "businesses that handle meat." It is necessary to distinguish and separate food waste from floors that handle meat and those that do not, and then transport it externally. Animal and plant waste discharged from floors that do not handle meat, which can be managed without contact with meat, will not be subject to this regulation. Businesses that handle "meat" as defined by this regulation in food manufacturing plants need to confirm whether there is contact with meat and establish management methods. For more details on this information, please refer to the attached document "Q&A on the Review of Regulations Regarding the Use of Food Waste as Feed." Information on the Okadira Cyclone Dryer can be viewed through the [Related Links] at the bottom. You can also check the drying process in a video. If you would like to discuss this over the phone, please contact us at: TEL: 045-774-0015 *It will be smoother if you mention that you saw it on Ipros.

"What are the items that may have come into contact with 'meat'?" "Businesses handling meat, etc." This refers to cases where there are buildings, floors, or lines that handle meat within the same business establishment. "Items that may have come into contact with meat" Among the food recycling resources discharged from businesses handling meat, those for which it cannot be objectively proven that there is no possibility of contact with meat due to the status of separate management of food and food waste between buildings, floors, or lines. Businesses that handle what is referred to as "meat" under this regulation in food manufacturing factories need to confirm whether they have come into contact with meat. For more details on this information, please refer to the attached document "Q&A on the Review of Regulations Regarding the Use of Food Waste as Feed." Information on the Okadra Cyclone Dryer can be viewed through the [Related Links] at the bottom. You can also check the drying process in a video. If you would like to discuss this over the phone, please contact us at: TEL: 045-774-0015 *It will be smoother if you mention that you saw it on Ipros.

What does "meat" refer to in "food circulation resources discharged from businesses handling meat"? "Meat" refers to products derived from cattle, sheep, goats, deer, pigs, wild boar, horses, and poultry. "Meat" includes not only raw meat (including internal organs, fat, etc.) but also processed meat products. However, it does not include dairy products, egg products, or fish-derived meat. For more details on this information, please refer to the attached document "Q&A on the Review of Regulations Regarding the Use of Food Residues as Feed." A list of our company's news regarding this regulatory law can be found at: https://premium.ipros.jp/okadora/news/category/6/ Information about Okadora Cyclone Dryer can be viewed through the 【Related Links】 section below. You can also check the drying process in video format. If you would like to speak over the phone, please contact us at: TEL: 045-774-0015 *It will be smoother if you mention that you saw this on Ipros.

"Basic Concept of Ensuring Feed Safety: GMP" As a fundamental safety management method for ensuring feed safety, there is management based on Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP). What is Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)? It refers to the basic matters that all businesses handling feed circulating in the market should undertake, serving as guidelines. At each stage of "importing," "manufacturing," "selling," "transporting," and "storage" of feed, it indicates safety management methods to prevent: (1) contamination of feed by pathogenic microorganisms, (2) the inclusion of harmful substances or foreign materials in feed, (3) the inclusion of animal-derived protein in cattle feed, and (4) the inappropriate addition of antimicrobial feed additives to feed. List of our company news related to this regulatory law: https://premium.ipros.jp/okadora/news/category/6/ Information about Okadora Cyclone Dryer can be viewed through the "Related Links" section below. You can also check the drying process in video format. If you would like to discuss over the phone, please contact us at: TEL: 045-774-0015

"When will feed produced by conventional methods be available for sale?" As of April 1, 2021, the sale and use of feed produced by conventional methods will not be permitted. Therefore, businesses that produce food waste as feed materials need to confirm the processing methods with the processing companies they are currently dealing with. For more details on this information, please refer to the attached document "Q&A on the Review of Regulations Regarding the Use of Food Residues as Feed." A list of our company's news regarding this legal regulation can be found at: https://premium.ipros.jp/okadora/news/category/6/ Information about the companies where installations are located and examples of layout diagrams are included in the catalog "General Information." Information about the Okadora Cyclone Dryer, which can perform drying treatment (recycling) suitable for this law from a small amount of food residues, can be found through the 【Related Links】 below. You can also check a video of the drying process. If you would like to speak on the phone, please contact us at: TEL: 045-774-0015 *It will be smoother if you mention that you saw this on Ipros.

At Okadora, we place great importance on conducting experiments when considering the installation of our equipment. <Experiments provide an opportunity for accurate information gathering for both our customers and us> - It allows for the determination of drying feasibility. - It enables confirmation of effective utilization (for fertilizers, feed, and recycled materials) due to the presence of dried products. - It allows for accurate calculation of initial and running costs. The cost of experiments at Okadora is as follows: <Experiment Costs (including consumption tax)> 1. Normal drying: ¥22,000 per case 2. Carbonization: ¥55,000 per case 3. Oilification: ¥66,000 per case *Experiments will be conducted using the actual SD-500 machine (not a table test). *Sample quantities can start from 20 kg. Please feel free to inquire. Information about the installation site companies and examples of layout diagrams are included in the catalog "General Information." You can find information about Okadora's Cyclone Dryer through the related links at the bottom. You can also check the drying process in videos. If you would like to discuss this over the phone, please contact us at: TEL: 045-77-0015 *It will be smoother if you mention that you saw this on Ipros.

"Are companies with waste disposal permits under the Waste Management and Public Cleansing Act also subject to this?" Businesses that manufacture feed using animal-derived food circular resources as raw materials are subject to the regulations of the Feed Safety Act. This is unrelated to the existence of waste disposal permits under the Waste Management and Public Cleansing Act. For more details on this information, please refer to the attached document "Q&A on the Review of Regulations Regarding the Use of Food Residues as Feed." A list of our company's news regarding this regulatory law can be found at: https://premium.ipros.jp/okadora/news/category/6/ Information on the Okadora Cyclone Dryer, which can perform suitable drying treatment (recycling) from small amounts of food residues in accordance with this law, is included in the catalog "Comprehensive Guide" with details about installation companies and layout examples. You can find information about the Okadora Cyclone Dryer through the related links at the bottom. You can also check videos of the drying process. If you would like to speak on the phone, please contact us at: TEL: 045-774-0015 *It will be smoother if you mention that you saw it on Ipros.

The "Okadora Cyclone Dryer" features a simple structure, with the main body consisting only of a rotating part, vertical bearings (commercially available), and a geared motor. As a result, maintenance and inspections are easy, and it is a dryer with a very low failure rate. The operation can also be set to automatic, allowing for unmanned operation. There are many customers who have been using it for over 20 years without major failures and without compromising on quality. Information about the installation companies and layout examples can be found in the catalog "General Information." You can find information about the Okadora Cyclone Dryer through the related links at the bottom. You can also check the drying process in videos. If you would like to speak over the phone, please contact us at the number below. TEL: 045-774-0015 *It will be smoother if you mention that you saw it on Ipros.

"Are food scraps collected by pig farmers themselves also included?" Yes, they are included. Whether the pig farmers collect them themselves and use them for "feed manufacturing (processing, etc.)" or "feeding livestock in their raw state," both are eligible. Food manufacturers that provide (or outsource the processing of) food scraps to pig farmers need to confirm that the pig farmers are conducting heat treatment in compliance with the standards. For more details on this information, please refer to the attached document "Q&A on the Review of Regulations Regarding the Use of Food Scraps as Feed." A list of our news regarding this regulatory law can be found here: https://premium.ipros.jp/okadora/news/category/6/ Information about the Okadora Cyclone Dryer, which can perform suitable drying treatment (recycling) for small amounts of food scraps under this law, can be found in the [Related Links] section below. You can also check the drying process in a video. If you would like to discuss this over the phone, please contact us at: TEL: 045-774-0015 *It will be smoother if you mention that you saw it on Ipros.

"Are food residues for fertilizer also subject to regulation?" Composting businesses are not subject to the heat treatment standards. - The temperature rises during the fermentation process. - It is applied after a certain resting period. - It is common to incorporate it into the soil immediately after use as fertilizer. From this, it is considered that "pathogens are inactivated" and "the risk of contact with wildlife is low." For more details on this information, please refer to the attached document "Q&A on the Review of Regulations Regarding the Use of Food Residues as Feed." A list of our company's news regarding this regulatory law can be found at: https://premium.ipros.jp/okadora/news/category/6/ Information about the Okadora Cyclone Dryer, which can perform suitable drying treatment (recycling) from small amounts of food residues under this law, can be found through the [Related Links] below. You can also check the drying process in a video. If you would like to discuss this over the phone, please contact us at: TEL: 045-774-0015 *It will be smoother if you mention that you saw it on Ipros.

The Okadora Cyclone Dryer does not require carrier gas (carrier air) for drying waste. Therefore, most of the exhaust steam from the dried material condenses into water when cooled, and does not release waste gas. This eliminates the need for large dust collectors, and the condensed water comes out as clear water. This not only makes it easier to clean and maintain the installation site of the equipment, but it also does not worsen the working environment of the factory. You can find information about the Okadora Cyclone Dryer through the "Related Links" at the bottom. You can also check the drying process in a video. If you would like to talk on the phone, please contact us at the number below. TEL: 045-774-0015 *It will be smoother if you mention that you saw this on Ipros. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ For drying various types of waste such as sludge, waste alkali, waste acid, animal and plant residues, waste liquids, and food residues, think of the Okadora Cyclone Dryer. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

"Who needs to perform heat treatment?" In principle, the business that first processes food waste emitted from food manufacturers, etc. (such as heating, drying, crushing, mixing, etc.) needs to carry out the treatment. The business that first processes: manufacturers, waste disposal companies, pig farmers, etc. Exception: If the waste is processed (manufactured) by multiple feed manufacturing companies before reaching the pig farmers, it is necessary to ensure that heat treatment is properly conducted by one of the companies. For more details on this information, please refer to the attached document "Q&A on the Review of Regulations Regarding the Use of Food Waste as Animal Feed." List of our news regarding this regulatory law: https://premium.ipros.jp/okadora/news/category/6/ Information about the Okadora Cyclone Dryer, which can perform suitable drying treatment (recycling) for small amounts of food waste according to this law, can be found in the link below [Related Links]. You can also check a video of the drying process. If you would like to discuss this over the phone, please contact us at: TEL: 045-774-0015 *It will be smoother if you mention that you saw it on Ipros.

Okadora's dryer is a "dryer that can be installed in various locations." This is because it employs a unique vertical drying method developed by our company. - I want to install it in an existing building. - Although it is a new installation, I want to make effective use of the limited space available. At Okadora, we design according to each customer's needs, allowing us to provide proposals that align as closely as possible with the requests mentioned above. Information about the installation site and layout examples are included in the catalog "General Information." You can find information about the Okadora Cyclone Dryer through the related links below. You can also check the drying process in video format. If you would like to discuss this over the phone, please contact us at: TEL: 045-774-0015 *It will be smoother if you mention that you saw us on Ipros. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ For drying various types of waste such as sludge, waste alkali, waste acid, plant and animal residues, waste liquids, and food residues, think of Okadora Cyclone Dryer. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

The Okadora dryer uniquely employs "boil drying," which breaks down cell membranes and dries the moisture inside. Therefore, it is possible to recycle food waste into high-quality feed materials. <Examples of Drying> - Scallop guts - Squid guts - Pig blood (from slaughterhouses) - Food waste (from hotel kitchens, food manufacturing plant waste) - Organic sludge (dewatered sludge, concentrated sludge) - Digestate sludge (liquid fertilizer, biogas power generation) For more details, please refer to the respective materials and videos.

Are there any penalty provisions? In principle, violations of legal regulations will be subject to penalties. *Legal regulations: "Heat treatment standards, etc. (measures to prevent recontamination) when manufacturing pig feed using animal-derived food recycling resources as raw materials." Ensuring the safety of feed requires appropriate corporate efforts regarding food waste. Regardless of the amount of emissions, enhanced heat treatment can be easily implemented in small quantities using the Okadora Cyclone Dryer. For more details, please refer to the attached document "Q&A on the Review of Regulations Regarding the Use of Food Waste as Feed." A list of our news regarding this regulatory law can be found at https://premium.ipros.jp/okadora/news/category/6/

The "Okadora Cyclone Dryer" makes it possible to dry and reduce the volume or recycle (into fertilizers or animal feed, etc.) solid materials such as sludge and food waste, which have completely different properties from liquids, using the same equipment. It allows for the large-scale processing of multiple types of waste in a limited space without the need to construct separate treatment facilities for each type of waste. We encourage you to consider the "Okadora Cyclone Dryer" as a business strategy for waste treatment in the era of SDGs.

There is no system in place for countries to verify compliance with pre-heating treatment standards in advance. For feed manufacturers that are subject to notification as food recycling resource utilization feed manufacturers, a system will be established for them to conduct their own inspections and confirmations, and submit the results to FAMIC. Food waste generators and pig farmers can also check whether this system is being utilized by the processing company (feed manufacturing company) as an evaluation point when selecting a vendor. Regardless of the volume of emissions, enhanced heating treatment can be easily implemented in small quantities using the Okadora Cyclone Dryer. For more details on this information, please refer to the attached document "Q&A on the Review of Regulations Regarding the Use of Food Residues as Feed." A list of our company's news regarding this regulatory law can be found at: https://premium.ipros.jp/okadora/news/category/6/

What is the reason for starting to respond now? African swine fever has rapidly spread to neighboring Asian countries since it was confirmed in China in August 2018. It has been pointed out that the outbreak of swine fever (hog cholera) in Okinawa Prefecture may have been caused by feeding insufficiently heated food waste, which allowed the virus to enter. Given this situation, it has been concluded that it is necessary to urgently strengthen the heating standards for the use of food waste as animal feed, leading to the establishment of this revision. To maintain an environment where we can enjoy delicious and safe pork, corporate initiatives utilizing this law are essential. Regardless of the amount of emissions, enhanced heating treatment can be easily implemented in small quantities using the Okadora Cyclone Dryer. For more details on this information, please refer to the attached document "Q&A on the Regulatory Review of Food Waste Utilization as Animal Feed." A list of our company's news regarding this regulation: https://premium.ipros.jp/okadora/news/category/6/

According to Article 7 of the Enforcement Order of the Waste Management and Public Cleansing Law, a permit is required if the following processing capacities are exceeded: 1. Sludge dewatering facilities - Those with a processing capacity exceeding 10 m³/day 2. Sludge drying facilities - Those with a processing capacity exceeding 10 m³/day - (For solar drying facilities, those with a processing capacity exceeding 100 m³/day) With over 400 units in operation nationwide, we can propose a plan to obtain necessary permits early based on current required processing volumes and to expand facilities in line with increased processing capacity. This is possible because vertical dryers have a small installation footprint. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ For drying various waste materials such as sludge, waste alkali, waste acid, animal and plant residues, waste liquids, and food residues, look to Okadora Cyclone Dryers. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Is the use of food waste as animal feed not prohibited? Feeding food waste containing inadequately cooked meat to pigs is said to be one of the main routes of infection for serious livestock diseases. Many countries abroad have a complete ban on this practice, and even in areas where it is permitted, strict heating standards are imposed. On the other hand, in Japan, in order to improve feed self-sufficiency and realize a circular society, the continuation of food waste as animal feed has been allowed, provided that a system is established to carry out appropriate heating treatments in line with international standards. The use of food waste as animal feed involves many companies and organizations, not only in the livestock industry but also in food manufacturing, food retail, the restaurant industry, and the hospitality sector. Regardless of the volume of waste, enhanced heating treatment can be easily implemented in small quantities using the Okadora Cyclone Dryer. For more details on this information, please refer to the attached document "Q&A on the Review of Regulations Regarding the Use of Food Waste as Animal Feed." A list of our company's news regarding this regulatory law can be found at: https://premium.ipros.jp/okadora/news/category/6/