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- AFC-HD AMS Life Science Co., Ltd. is a Japan-based company primarily engaged in healthcare and pharmaceutical businesses, founded in 1969 and headquartered in Shizuoka City. The company manufactures, sells, and supplies a broad range of products including OEM health foods such as tablets, capsules, granules, soft drinks, and jelly; cosmetics; Chinese herbal medicines; general medicines; ethical drugs; over-the-counter drugs; and generic drugs. It operates through two main segments: Healthcare, focused on health foods and cosmetics production and OEM services, and Pharmaceutical, engaged in ethical and generic drug manufacturing and sales. The company also manages restaurant operations via subsidiaries. Recent strategic developments include partnerships for innovative product development, such as with Japan Preventive Medical Laboratory Co., Ltd., continuous strengthening of OEM capabilities to meet diverse customer needs, and expansion in the health information program sector, encompassing health magazines and related media. AFC-HD AMS Life Science has also made notable operational advancements such as maintaining GMP certification for its manufacturing plants and securing a capital and business alliance with Takara Holdings Inc., alongside acquiring retail chains like Moriya Co. Ltd to broaden market reach. The company’s multifaceted portfolio enables it to serve a comprehensive health and wellness market domestically and internationally with a focus on quality control and research-driven product innovation.