Kyowa Hakko USA
Kyowa Hakko USA is the North American sales office for Kyowa Hakko Bio Co., Ltd., a global leader in branded ingredient development and manufacturing. Based in New York, they supply clinically researched, patented ingredients to the dietary supplement and functional food industries. Key branded ingredients include Cognizin (citicoline for brain health), Setria (glutathione), Pantesin (pantethine for cardiovascular health), and Sustamine (L-Alanyl-L-Glutamine for hydration). Kyowa is known for proprietary fermentation technology and maintaining high-quality standards. Their ingredients are backed by published clinical research.
New York, New York
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§1Editorial assessment
Kyowa Hakko USA is the North American sales office for Kyowa Hakko Bio Co., Ltd., a global leader in branded ingredient development and manufacturing. Based in New York, they supply clinically researched, patented ingredients to the dietary supplement and functional food industries. Key branded ingredients include Cognizin (citicoline for brain health), Setria (glutathione), Pantesin (pantethine for cardiovascular health), and Sustamine (L-Alanyl-L-Glutamine for hydration). Kyowa is known for proprietary fermentation technology and maintaining high-quality standards. Their ingredients are backed by published clinical research.
§2Six-gate readout
Six gates we apply before any name appears in the directory. Each gate is auto-derived from public evidence on this profile.
§3Inspection history
§4Certifications
0 of 1 certification independently confirmed. What this means
§5Capability matrix
- PRODUCT TYPES
- Citicoline (Cognizin) · Glutathione (Setria) · Pantethine (Pantesin) · L-Alanyl-L-Glutamine (Sustamine)
- CAPABILITIES
- Branded Ingredient Supply · Clinical Research Support · Formulation Guidance · Patented Fermentation Technology
§6Sources
- Kyowa Hakko USA - Official Website(2026-03-26)
- Kyowa Hakko USA - Contact(2026-03-26)
- Branded Ingredients Directory(2026-03-26)
- American Society for Nutrition - Profile(2026-03-26)
Dietary supplement manufacturers must comply with 21 CFR Part 111 (Current Good Manufacturing Practice for dietary supplements). This includes requirements for personnel, facilities, equipment, production, laboratory operations, and record-keeping.
What We Couldn't Verify
- Kyowa Hakko USA is a sales office; manufacturing is conducted by parent company Kyowa Hakko Bio Co., Ltd. in Japan
- On-site facility inspection was not conducted
- Financial stability not independently assessed (parent company is a subsidiary of Kirin Holdings)
Last reviewed: March 26, 2026
Disclosures
- No material connection exists between Inventory Ready and this company
- Kyowa Hakko Bio Co., Ltd. is a subsidiary of Kirin Holdings Company, Limited (publicly traded: TYO: 2503)
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- Abstention: When we can't assess, we say so explicitly
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