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NIOCAN’s deodorizing technology evaluated at the olfactory-cell level! — Poster discussion at the Japanese Association for the Study of Taste and Smell —

NIOCAN's deodorizing effect will be scientifically evaluated not only through conventional sensory evaluation but also using olfactory receptor responses, and the research findings will be presented at an academic conference. The presentation is scheduled for 10 September 2026.

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Announced details

NIOCAN
Applicable field (uses covered by this announcement)

Improving comfort in living and working environments; odor control

Launch date10 September 2026 (scheduled date of the academic presentation)
Relationship between the counterparty and the company
DKS Co.Ltd.4461
Relationship with the Company

A research collaboration with Dr. Koji Aga (阿河光治) of Kanazawa Medical University to conduct a poster discussion at the academic conference. Capital ties, personnel ties and business ties are not disclosed.

CounterpartyKanazawa Medical University

Dr. Koji Aga (阿河光治), a specialist in otorhinolaryngology, is listed as the presenter. Other information on its location, representative, capital, year established and business activities is not disclosed.

Registration number and expiry date

The NIOCAN product name and logo are registered trademarks of 第一工業製薬株式会社. The registration number, registration date and expiration date are not disclosed.

Location (as indicated in this announcement)

Morioka Civic Cultural Hall (Morioka, Iwate Prefecture)

In this announcement the company addresses none of Contract Value / Offering price / Impact on Business Performance.

Source (materials cited by the company)

2026 60th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Association for the Study of Taste and Smell (Japanese Association for the Study of Taste and Smell)

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Names of Products / Services CoveredNIOCAN
CounterpartyKanazawa Medical University
Counterparty overviewDr. Koji Aga (阿河光治), a specialist in otorhinolaryngology, is listed as the presenter. Other information on its location, representative, capital, year established and business activities is not disclosed.
Relationship with the CompanyA research collaboration with Dr. Koji Aga (阿河光治) of Kanazawa Medical University to conduct a poster discussion at the academic conference. Capital ties, personnel ties and business ties are not disclosed.
Launch date10 September 2026 (scheduled date of the academic presentation)
Applicable areaImproving comfort in living and working environments; odor control
Registration number and expiry dateThe NIOCAN product name and logo are registered trademarks of 第一工業製薬株式会社. The registration number, registration date and expiration date are not disclosed.
LocationMorioka Civic Cultural Hall (Morioka, Iwate Prefecture)
Source2026 60th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Association for the Study of Taste and Smell (Japanese Association for the Study of Taste and Smell)
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Analysis of olfactory receptors will enable the mechanism of perceived deodorization to be scientifically evaluated and objective evidence supporting the product's efficacy to be obtained. The company aims to use this to advance odor-control technology, promote product development, and increase confidence in the value of its products.

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