Behind every AFC product is a Japanese company with a long manufacturing history. This article introduces AFC, the discipline it brings from pharmaceutical manufacturing, and how that foundation shaped its approach to regenerative health.
A Japanese company built on research
AFC was founded in Japan in 1969. Its products are developed and manufactured in Japan by AFC-HD AMS Life Science Co., Ltd., headquartered in Shizuoka, Japan, which is also the company named on its international award certificates.
The discipline of pharmaceutical manufacturing
A manufacturing background shapes how a company works: ingredients are researched before they are used, inventions are protected through patents, and products are tested against defined standards. AFC’s products carry documentation for safety and quality, including certificates covering organic status, freedom from hormones and GMOs, free sale and freedom from nuclear radiation, as well as Halal certification. These documents are published on our Research & Recognition page.
A move into regenerative health
AFC’s work in regenerative health starts from a clear position: AFC did not develop stem cells. Its approach is to support the stem-cell activity that already exists in the body, known in research as endogenous stem cells.
To do this, AFC’s research and development team studied how to combine various functional patented ingredients into a single sachet, using a peptide-based method intended to support their absorption by the body. The intention is to support the body’s own stem cells, so that the body itself can produce new, healthy cells.
Supporting the body’s own stem cells, rather than introducing stem cells from outside, is the idea at the centre of AFC’s regenerative technology.
You can see this approach explained in the AFC story on our AFC & Stem Cell page, including a short video.
International recognition
AFC’s products have been recognised by Monde Selection, the international quality institute founded in 1961:
- Bronze Quality Award, 2021: granted to Subarashi of AFC HD AMS Life Science Co., Ltd., at the 57th World Selection of Diet and Health Products.
- Grand Gold Quality Award, 2022: granted to AFC HD AMS Life Science Co., Ltd. for Sensei Suru, at the 58th World Selection of Cosmetic Products and Toiletries.
How AFC products reach international partners
AFC Stemcell is the Strategic Global Partner of the featured products for international partners. Products are supplied under AFC’s exclusive Indonesian distribution arrangement and shipped from Indonesia, which is why the product packaging includes Bahasa Indonesia. Read more in Join the AFC Global Movement.
Discover the products AFC has developed
Each product page shows its ingredients, patents and how it is used.