KANEKA manufactures highly purified CoQ10 from yeast. KANEKA maintains its reputation as a leader in the production of CoQ10 by using a unique manufacturing process with highly controlled quality parameters. Self-Affirmed GRAS has been granted as a result of a wealth of supporting materials regarding KANEKA Q10™ production methods, quality assurance and safety. KANEKA Q10™ is Kosher certified, non-GMO and BSE-free. KANEKA Q10™ does not contain any cis-isomer making it bio-identical to CoQ10 produced in the human body.   Self-Affirmed GRAS KANEKA Q10™ obtained self-affirmed GRAS states in December 2003 after evaluation of its safety by an independent scientific panel. As of now, KANEKA Q10™ is the only CoQ10 product to have obtained GRAS status.   Kosher Certificate No animal-derived products are included in the raw materials for KANEKA Q10™ or can find their way into the raw materials or KANEKA Q10™ during its manufacturing process. The specifications for Kaneka Q10 are stricter than that of European Pharmacopoeia (EP) for ubidecarenone, as Kaneka's specifications exclude any isomeric forms (cis-isomers). Analytical Items Specifications Appearance Yellow to orange crystalline powder Identification A by IR Both spectra exhibit similar intensities of absorption at the same wave numbers. Identification B by LC Both peak exhibit similar retention time Related substances Single related substances Total related substances Not more than 0.5% Not more than 1.0% Impurity F Not detected Sulphated ash Not more than 0.1% Ubidecarenone content 97.0 - 103.0%