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Supporting people's healthwith reliable APIs.

QUALITY OF LIFE FOR PEOPLE.

ABOUT US

APIs and intermediates,from R&D to manufacturing.

Since our foundation in 1953, FUJIMOTO CHEMICALS CO., LTD. has been developing business focusing on the production and sales of active pharmaceutical ingredients and pharmaceutical intermediates, and has played a role in maintaining and improving people's health.

In the three core businesses, we offer a One-Stop Shop service covering market research, scientific research, R&D and manufacturing.

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APIActive pharmaceutical ingredient

INTERMEDIATEOne step before the API

Products & Services

BUSINESS

Pharmaceuticals at the core, together with cosmetic chemicals and chemical sourcing, backed by more than 60 years of synthesis technology.

A researcher checking the liquid in a flask Illustration of tablets and capsulesPHARMACEUTICALPharmaceutical Business

We provide process development, method development and validation, and manufacturing services for intermediates and APIs, which have been developed by pharmaceutical companies, academia, and venture companies.
A drop of serum Illustration of a serum bottle and a dropCOSMETICCosmetic Business

We offer sourcing, contract manufacturing and sales services of cosmetic chemicals to send beauty and moisture to customers around the world.
Containers lined up in a warehouse Illustration of drums and a globeCHEMICALChemical Business

We supply high quality raw materials for chemicals from companies inside and outside of Japan, leveraging our technologies and supply network.

High Pharmacological Active Substances

HIGH POTENCY

In order to respond to requirements in contract manufacturing for high potency active pharmaceutical ingredients, we have established facilities which can handle manufacturing from a small scale (kg) to a large scale (ton), and the facilities have been utilized widely by our customers.

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DOUBLE CONTAINMENTTwo levels of containment

  • Primary: equipment such as isolators and safety cabinets
  • Secondary: one-way air flow, HEPA filters and negative room pressure
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CATEGORY 4Up to Category 4

Based on our own categorization, we can handle high potency substances up to Category 4 (OEL of 0.15 μg/m³ or more).

From a test tube to a large reactor

KG TO TONFrom kilograms to tons

From the pilot facilities at the Kinraku Plant to the large reactors at the Senboku Plant.

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QUALITY ASSURANCE

GMP for Japan,the US and Europe.

We have established quality control and manufacturing control systems based on the latest GMP. For data integrity, we follow the ALCOA+ principles in both equipment and procedures, and our systems have complied with FDA inspections.

Inspections received: FDA 9 times, PMDA 5 times, prefectural authorities 25 times.

Facts & Figures

NUMBERS

EstablishedFrom a small shop to today's building

1953

FUJIMOTO CHEMICALS CO., LTD. was established.

EmployeesThree people in work clothes, a lab coat and a suit

274

As of April 1, 2026

Own plantsTwo plants

2

Kinraku Plant (Amagasaki, Hyogo) and Senboku Plant (Izumiotsu, Osaka)

FDA inspectionsA clipboard with check marks

9

Since 1991

Largest reactorA large reactor

10,000L

Five units at the Senboku Plant No. 4

HistoryA clock and a growing sprout

93years

Since Fujimoto Shoten opened in 1933

SUSTAINABILITY

Safe and stableoperations.

Based on our corporate philosophy, we are a global company which contributes to people's quality of life on the basis of fine chemicals. We set up the ESG Promotion Office in 2020.

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  • Approval from SBTi

    In March 2023, our greenhouse gas reduction target was approved: a 42% reduction of Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030 (base year 2021).

  • EcoVadis Silver medal

    Rated every year since 2019, with a Silver medal since 2022.

  • ISO 14001

    Certified at the Kinraku Plant and the Senboku Plant.

Company Profile

COMPANY

Headquartered in Doshomachi, Osaka, with two plants in Amagasaki and Izumiotsu and a branch in Tokyo.

Company name
FUJIMOTO CHEMICALS CO.,LTD.
Established
June 26, 1953
Capital
87.4 million yen
Employees
274 (as of April 1, 2026)
Head office
4-5-13 Doshomachi, Chuo-ku, Osaka-City, Osaka, 541-0045, Japan
Plants and offices
Kinraku Plant and Laboratory (Amagasaki, Hyogo) / Senboku Plant (Izumiotsu, Osaka) / Tokyo Branch (Chuo-ku, Tokyo)
Business
Contract manufacturing, development and trading of APIs, pharmaceutical intermediates, organic functional materials, food and food additives, cosmetic ingredients and fragrances, and oils and fats

CONTACT

Please feel freeto contact us.

From route scouting to clinical and commercial supply, contract manufacturing of high potency APIs, and sourcing of cosmetic and chemical materials.

Sales Division+81-6-6201-1681Mon.–Fri. 9:00–17:30 (JST) Administration Division+81-6-6222-0147Mon.–Fri. 9:00–17:30 (JST) Contact form (Japanese)