Japan Food Safety Testing Market Size, Share, By Type (Pathogen, Genetically Modified Organism, Chemical and Toxin, and Others), By Technology (Traditional, Rapid, Convenience Based, Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), Immunoassay, and Chromatography & Spectrometry), Japan Food Safety Testing Market Size Insights, Industry Trend, Forecasts to 2035

Japan Food Safety Testing Market Size Insights Forecasts to 2035

• Japan Food Safety Testing Market Size 2024: USD 1160.1 Mn
• Japan Food Safety Testing Market Size 2035:  USD 2997.5 Mn
• Japan Food Safety Testing Market Size CAGR 2024: 9.01%
• Japan Food Safety Testing Market Size Segments: Type and Technology

The Japan Food Safety Testing Market Size is the sector that carries out the tests, inspections, and certifications of food products in Japan to meet the country's food safety regulatory and quality standards. It consists of laboratory analyses of pathogens, pesticides, toxins, allergens, GMOs, and substances that might have contaminated the products, thus backing the food producers, exporters, and the government in their efforts to protect the health of the people and the safety of the food. The Japan Food Safety Testing Market Size is growing through stringent food safety regulations, high levels of food imports, and high levels of consumer awareness regarding food quality, along with the widespread adoption of advanced testing technologies in the entire food supply chain.

Japan's government has provided extensive support through initiatives for supporting the testing of food safety products in Japan. Through its programs, the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fishing (MAFF) has provided funding through subsidies to conduct food safety management practices, as well as to support export certification initiatives. In addition to these MAFF initiatives, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) offers grants for food safety research with amounts that vary from 9 million to 50 million JPY. By supporting such testing of food safety products, these initiatives have strengthened the infrastructure of testing and regulation in all regions of Japan.

The latest development in Japan's food safety testing industry is the incorporation of AI-powered and fast testing methods that make the detection of harmful microorganisms and impurities much quicker than before. Companies and laboratories in Japan are bringing in automated, non-invasive, and mobile testing solutions that not only raise the standard of inspection but also help the food industry keep up with the tougher and tougher food safety rules.

Market Dynamics of the Japan Food Safety Testing Market Size:

The Japan Food Safety Testing Market Size is driven by the enforcement of very strict government regulations, including the Food Sanitation Act. Due to heightened public awareness of current food safety issues, producers are compelled to perform extensive tests on all their food products. Additionally, developments in testing methods, including polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and immunoassay technology, have enabled producers to carry out more rapid and accurate tests. As a result of these combined factors, the marketplace for food safety testing in Japan has seen significant growth.

The Japan Food Safety Testing Market Size is restrained by the high prices of advanced testing machinery, making it a very heavy financial burden for small and medium enterprises (SMEs). In addition, there is a lack of qualified personnel who can handle sophisticated machines, and some testing methods are so time-consuming that they become major barriers to the market.

Market predictions for the Japan food safety testing industry indicate that the rapid, on-site diagnostic instruments, the AI-based anticipatory analytics, and the traceability systems using blockchain will all contribute to food supply chain transparency through the further widening of their application. Furthermore, non-invasive imaging, biosensors, and portable testing kits will provide faster and more accurate detection, along with increased acceptance by consumers, thereby reinforcing food safety management across the nation.

Market Segmentation

The Japan Food Safety Testing Market Size share is classified into type and technology.

By Type:

The Japan Food Safety Testing Market Size is divided by type into pathogen, genetically modified organism, chemical and toxin, and others. Among these, the pathogen segment dominated the share in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a remarkable CAGR during the forecast period. Strict government restrictions, regular testing for pathogens like Salmonella, Listeria, and E. coli, and Japan's strong emphasis on preventing foodborne illnesses across both local and imported food goods are the main factors driving this dominance.

By Technology:

The Japan Food Safety Testing Market Size is divided by technology into traditional, rapid, convenience based, polymerase chain reaction (PCR), immunoassay, and chromatography & spectrometry. Among these, the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) segment accounted for the largest share in 2024 and is projected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. PCR's strong regulatory acceptability, broad adoption by certified laboratories and food manufacturers throughout Japan, and its excellent accuracy, sensitivity, and quick detection of infections and genetically modified organisms are the main factors driving this supremacy.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organisations/companies involved within the Japan Food Safety Testing Market Size, along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their product offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborative analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes product development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.

Top Key Companies in Japan Food Safety Testing Market Size:

• Eurofins Food and Product Testing Japan K.K.
• SGS Group
• Bureau Veritas S.A.
• Intertek Group plc
• Mérieux NutriSciences
• ALS Limited
• TÜV SÜD
• NSF International
• Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.
• Shimadzu Corporation
• Others

Recent Developments in Japan Food Safety Testing Market Size:

In September 2025, the Consumer Affairs Agency of Japan revised the standards for food-contact materials, resulting in changes in the testing methods and compliance documents for the safety of food packaging.

In March 2025, Yano Research Institute disseminated the outcomes of a corporate survey on food safety inspections and pointed out the growing incorporation of rapid test kits and food analysis services by Japanese food companies.

In March 2025, the Japan Food Inspection Corporation (JFIC) started the Salmonella proficiency testing survey based on ISO/IEC 17043:2010 acceptance and publicized the developments in external quality control for microbiological testing.

Key Target Audience

• Market Players
• Investors
• End-users
• Government Authorities 
• Consulting and Research Firm
• Venture capitalists
• Value-Added Resellers (VARs)

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at the Japan, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Spherical Insights has segmented the Japan Food Safety Testing Market Size based on the below-mentioned segments:

Japan Food Safety Testing Market Size, By Type

• Pathogen
• Genetically Modified Organism
• Chemical and Toxin
• Others

Japan Food Safety Testing Market Size, By Technology

• Traditional
• Rapid
• Convenience Based
• Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
• Immunoassay
• Chromatography & Spectrometry