Mitsubishi Gas Chemical (MGC) has expanded the global certification portfolio of its flagship ingredient, MGCPQQ, reinforcing its quality credentials and widening market access for nutraceutical manufacturers. The company confirmed that its naturally fermented pyrroloquinoline quinone (PQQ) has achieved both Food Safety System Certification (FSSC) 22000 and Halal certification, strengthening its compliance profile across international markets.
Manufactured in Japan using MGC’s proprietary fermentation process, MGCPQQ is positioned as a highly validated ingredient within the supplement industry. The newly secured FSSC 22000 certification aligns the product with globally recognised food safety management standards, while the addition of Halal certification enables broader adoption in regions and communities where religious compliance is required.
These new approvals build on MGCPQQ’s existing regulatory credentials. The ingredient is notably the only PQQ assessed for safety and quality by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) and is listed on the European Union’s approved novel foods register. This recognition has already differentiated MGCPQQ within the European market, where regulatory scrutiny remains particularly stringent.
According to the company, expanding certification coverage forms part of a wider quality strategy centred on advanced process monitoring and data-driven optimisation of its fermentation production systems. This approach is designed to ensure consistency, traceability, and transparency throughout manufacturing—key factors for supplement brands navigating increasing consumer scrutiny over sourcing, ingredient integrity, and regulatory compliance.
The addition of Halal certification is expected to support greater penetration in markets across the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and other regions where Halal assurance is a purchasing prerequisite. Meanwhile, FSSC 22000 certification strengthens confidence among global brands seeking ingredients that meet internationally recognised food safety benchmarks.
“We’ve always believed that supplement ingredients must meet the highest standards of quality and safety, and these new certifications reflect our unwavering commitment to delivering precisely that,” said Atsushi Sugimoto, Assistant Manager at Mitsubishi Gas Chemical.
MGCPQQ has been researched for more than four decades, with hundreds of in vitro, animal, and human studies evaluating its safety and functional properties. The compound is widely associated with mitochondrial support applications, making it relevant for product developers targeting energy, cognitive health, and healthy ageing categories.
The expanded certification profile highlights the growing importance of verifiable quality systems in the nutraceutical supply chain. For suppliers such as Mitsubishi Gas Chemical, aligning scientific validation with internationally recognised certification frameworks is increasingly viewed as essential to sustaining trust and competitiveness in global supplement markets.