Regulation, Evidence, Application — the Shortest Path.
Food Import/Export Support Services
WORSO Inc.
Regulation × Evidence × Administrative Application — One-Stop Solution.
Purpose of This Proposal
"We have the evidence, but cannot overcome the administrative barriers" — What many companies face in overseas expansion is not a lack of test data, but practical bottlenecks: "Cannot interpret local regulations" and "Administrative procedures are opaque."
WORSO's Value: Making Direct Trade Work in Practice
WORSO is a practical support organization that completes Direct Trade of food and ingredients at the operational level. Beyond mere logistics support, we focus on "country-specific regulation verification" and "customs design in importing countries" — where rework most commonly occurs — while also providing consistent "administrative application" support to create added value for products and deliver smooth, reliable operations.
Corporate Philosophy
"Becoming a bridge for global food trade and creating value for the future"
We provide one-stop support services to help domestic and international companies smoothly conduct cross-border transactions. Beyond mere import/export support, we assist autonomous growth through education and internal system development, walking alongside our customers as a permanent partner.
Trust
We prioritize our customers' success and provide accurate, transparent support.
Growth
Together with employees and partners, we aim for sustainable growth and value creation.
Bridge
We become a bridge that promotes world trade, transcending different cultures and regulatory barriers.
Education & Independence Support
With the philosophy of "teaching how to fish rather than giving fish," we support customers through human resource development.
Mission
"Supporting international business and enabling valuable challenges for the future"
Through import/export support, education, and consulting, we provide the foundation for companies to expand their business across borders. Going beyond simple transaction support, we aim for sustainable business growth and encourage autonomous challenges.
Vision
"Connecting companies and people worldwide, creating a borderless future"
Through import/export support and human resource education, we expand the possibilities of business beyond national borders. By helping our customers develop autonomous international businesses and achieve sustainable growth, we contribute to a more prosperous society.
Values
We build trust with customers and partners through transparent service delivery.
We constantly take on new challenges and support the growth of both our company and customers with a continuous learning mindset.
Together with customers and partners, we create value and pursue shared outcomes.
We provide cross-border business support, offering optimal solutions while understanding cultural and regulatory differences.
With the philosophy of "teaching how to fish rather than giving fish," we support the autonomous growth of companies.
Challenges & Solutions
Typical challenges in overseas expansion (customer's perspective)
- Country-specific prohibitions/restrictions and labeling requirements are unclear, halting development, sales, and import/export preparations
- Document rejections and delays occur during initial customs clearance, affecting delivery times, costs, and credibility
- Despite having clinical evidence, unable to connect with systems, labeling, applications, and distribution, preventing price reflection
Solutions Provided by WORSO
One-stop service from compliance verification based on importing country regulations to customs services
Prepare for export with optimal procedures and support customs procedures in importing countries.
Five Functions WORSO Resolves
Regulation Verification
Scrutinize compliance by country and category to clarify criteria for market entry decisions.
Customs Support in Importing Countries
From identifying required documents to local coordination, we manage the process to stabilize initial customs clearance.
Administrative Applications
Support requirement organization and applications for functional claims, maximizing product added value.
Market Research
Analyze market opportunities and competition to identify "winnable countries" and "winnable claims."
Related Research
Proactively eliminate potential barriers such as labeling standards and supply chain risks.
Certification and Registration with Government Agencies
Design of safety testing and data acquisition required for certification, notification, and registration
Data Required for Certification
Acquisition of Safety Testing Data
1. Rational test design 2. Reduced testing costs
Simultaneous certification/approval applications across multiple countries
Flow for Applying for Individual Certification of Functional Ingredients
Joint Solution (WORSO × ORTHO MEDICO)
Human trial design & execution / Data management & statistical analysis / Reports / MFDS individual certification (application support)
Market research → Country-specific regulatory compliance → Labeling requirements → Document preparation → Import customs support → Administrative application support (as needed)
Joint Value Proposition
Connecting "Testing + Applications" to import/export operations, creating proposals that lead to overseas market entry
Countries We Cover
One-Stop Import/Export Support
Regulatory compliance to customs clearance, primary countries
Regulation & Market Entry Research
Regulatory research and market entry support countries
Track Record (Anonymous: Company A / Company B)
Company A - Business Scale and Case Study
- Business Scale
- Revenue: $129.9M / Employees: 350
- Products
- Functional ingredients / Health foods (estimated)
- Case Study
- Organized Japanese standards, clinical trials, functional food claims filing, labeling, and required documents, designing customs plans end-to-end. Moved decision-making and execution forward.
Company B - Business Scale and Case Study
- Business Scale
- Revenue: ¥13.5B / Employees: 134
- Products
- Beauty / Health foods
- Case Study
- Pre-emptively eliminated causes of initial customs rejection, designed customs operations including local coordination. Transitioned to stable operations.
Compliance
- Confidentiality
- Technical/testing/customer information acquired from partnership discussions to project initiation is managed under NDA
- Labeling & Advertising
- Compliant with food labeling/advertising regulations in each country, using only evidence-based expressions
- Regulatory Judgment
- Based on regulatory authority opinions and expert advice, maintaining documented judgment logs and evidence
- Responsibility Boundaries
- Role assignments (RACI) and deliverable scope confirmed before contract
- Ethics
- Human trials comply with ethical regulations and related laws of each country
Company Profile
| Company Name | WORSO Inc. |
|---|---|
| Established | May 2023 |
| Address | 7F Amix Otsuka Building, 2-25-1 Kita-Otsuka, Toshima-ku, Tokyo 171-0014, Japan |
| Representative | Keika Kanaishi |
| Business | Food Import/Export Support Services |
| Affiliated Companies | Douchen Industrial Technology Co., Ltd., Guangzhou Douchen Group Co., Ltd., Chengdu Douchen International Trade Co., Ltd., Douchen Industries (Hong Kong) Co., Ltd. |
| Memberships | Japan Imported Food Safety Promotion Association, Tokyo Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Imported Frozen Vegetable Quality Safety Council |
Representative Profile
| Affiliation | Year | Details | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education | Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology | 2012 | Ph.D. in Marine Science and Systems |
| Career | Japan Food Inspection Corporation | Apr 2012 – Jul 2021 | Organized China-Japan Food Safety Conferences, Hosted Japanese Import Food Monitoring System Seminars |
| SOMPO Risk Management Inc. | Aug 2021 – Present | Advisor, Food Export Consulting | |
| Japan Food Hygiene Association | Sep 2021 – Mar 2023 | Export Environment Development Project (Ministry of Agriculture) | |
| CCIC JAPAN Co., Ltd. | May 2022 – Apr 2023 | Food Export Consulting for China Market | |
| Jan 2026 – Present | Technical Advisor | ||
| Japan Management Association | Jul 2022 – Mar 2024 | Lecturer, Food Regulation & Standards Seminars | |
| WORSO Inc. | May 2023 – Present | Appointed as Representative Director | |
| All Japan Chinese Food General Commerce Association | Nov 2024 – Present | Appointed as Executive Vice Chairman |