Scientific" Proof of Origin "Seal of Origin"™ (Anti-Fake Measures / Distribution Control) Japan Distribution Control Support Organization, Inc.
Prevention and Verification of Origin Misrepresentation
Intellectual property that our ancestors built up has been leaking overseas, causing a loss to our national interest. Applying diamond origin identification technology, we use chemical techniques to digitize unique information about fields and sake breweries. It enables verification even from overseas.
Our technology protects Japanese intellectual property and safeguards the future national interests of Japan.
DNA identification can determine the variety, but
it cannot specify the place of origin
posing issues for countermeasures against origin misrepresentation.
Traditional DNA identification struggles with
specifying the "origin"
but this makes it possible to establish a seizure mechanism.
We scientifically prove whether seeds, seedlings, and Wagyu semen, even if grown from stolen DNA, were truly cultivated in Japanese soil.
Soil and water in the production areaCollects specific information and fingerprinting.
It is possible to identify the production area from some parts of the meat and vegetables.
Agricultural Crops
Alcohol
Seafood
Rare metalStrategic minerals
Egg
Forest
GoldDiamond
Meat.★It is also possible to conduct a survey on the country of origin for imported goods to Japan.
TECHNOLOGY
Applying diamond mining location identification technology.
By applying provenance identification techniques, we analyze the components contained in products and provide proof of origin for various producers, including farmers, fishermen, miners, and plantations. Our provenance certification solution is effective for both pre-processing and post-processing verification.
- Identifying the location of gold (Au) extraction.
Using technology, you can trace the origin of gold and gold products (historical crafts, currency) back to the mines. Even gold that has been cast can be appraised.
Collect a sample of gold. Analyze the gold directly with a laser.
Analyzing the gold organization. Measuring the presence of trace contaminants and isotopes.
Unique profiles (chemical fingerprints) can be obtained by combining elements and isotopes.
First-time data creation
We will propose the optimal plan based on information such as the number of harvests and production areas.
- Inquiry
- Inquiries to our company.
- Hearing
- Crops and produce / Number of fields and region / Annual production volume
Annual production volume, etc.
- On-site investigation sampling
- To obtain soil and environmental information, visit farms and factories for investigation.
- Establishment and delivery of fingerprint information.
- Review the information and create map data.
Creation of information for the purpose of comparing and verifying counterfeit items has been completed.
Verification process
If verification is necessary, it is possible to cooperate with agents from each country to respond.
- Inquiry
- Inquiries to our company.
- Sampling in the target area.
- Sampling in the target country. Send to the lab.
- Submission of analysis and report
- Please submit a report and graph like the one on the right.
Seeds and seedlings stolen from Japan and raised overseas, even if they have the same DNA as those produced in Japan.
It will be a revolutionary technology that proves 'not being grown in Japanese land'.
It is possible to provide investigation methods to legitimate importers and importing countries, and to create a mechanism for seizure.
CASE STUDY
［Some examples］
It is a proven technology that has succeeded in overseas seizures, etc.
CoffeeThere are three major production regions worldwide (the graph below visualizes the soil information of the production areas, etc.). It can be seen that each point represents the information of a field and is located close to the respective region. By extracting information from coffee beans, it is possible to identify the origin of the product. Additionally, information is regularly updated every few years to account for natural variations.
AbaloneThe diagram below is a visual representation of the investigation of where abalone was collected from. As a result of investigating domestically produced abalone of unknown origin, we were able to prove which bay the abalone was raised in and also prove that it was fake, with a difference of 5 kilograms.
WineEven in the case of alcoholic beverages such as wine, it is possible to determine not only the specific vineyard but also the specific production facility. Overseas, efforts are being made to protect domestically produced brands by certifying the place of origin using scientific technology and preventing the mixing of counterfeit products. In recent years, there have been cases where high-priced Japanese sake bottles are sold in C2C markets and the contents are replaced and sold in Singapore.
Pork (meat)In response to the Singapore government's request, we will digitize and verify data on pig farms, feed, slaughterhouses, and other aspects of the market.
SURVEY
DNA + fields and other unique information
We digitize information such as microorganisms and metals contained in the land, creating brand fingerprint data. Not only the DNA of organisms but also environmental information from their growth is digitized, allowing us to verify whether stolen seeds or seedlings, even if they have the same DNA, were produced in Japan or not.
Main things that can be proven.
Agricultural CropsAlcoholSeafoodImportant mineralsStrategic minerals
EggTimberGoldDiamond
Meat.★It is also possible to conduct a survey on the country of origin for imported goods to Japan.
Investigable from all over the world
Until now, there was no way to investigate suspicious items when importing from Japan. By collaborating with agents from various countries, it is possible to sample items that are suspected to be counterfeit and make a determination within approximately 7 days.
Registered with the Patent Office
"Scientific" Proof of Origin "産地の証印"™.
| Registration Number | No. 3244293 |
|---|---|
| Registration Date | October 17, 2023 |
| Commissioner of the Patent Office | Koichi Hamano |
| right holder | Japan Distribution Management Support Organization, Inc. |
| field | Growing Area Verification System |
| issue | Provide a growing region verification system that enables highly accurate verification of the disguised origin of agricultural products and other products. |
| Solution | Input growth environment information resulting from the growth environment of the verified object, which is acquired from the verified object. Based on the correspondence information that corresponds the growth area information and the growth environment information obtained beforehand and the inputted correspondence information, the growth area information of the verified object is identified. When the origin description of the verified object and the identified growing region information match, the origin description is determined to be true, and when it does not, the origin description is determined to be false. |
The "Scientific" Proof of Origin "Seal of Origin"™ "enables highly accurate verification of the disguised origin of agricultural products, etc.". We are confident that the acquisition of the utility model rights for the growing region verification system used in the "Scientific" Proof of Origin "Seal of Origin"™ will lead to widespread public trust and use of this "Scientific" Proof of Origin "Seal of Origin"™. We are confident that this "scientific" proof of origin "Seal of Origin"™ will be widely trusted and used.
Patent Attorney Masahiro Matsushita
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