Kikkoman Biochemifa Company

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About Kikkoman Biochemifa Company

Kikkoman Biochemifa Company, a subsidiary of the Kikkoman Group, is dedicated to advancing food safety, hygiene monitoring, and life science research. Building on Kikkoman’s long-standing tradition of trust and innovation, we develop reliable testing solutions that enhance quality assurance across industries. Our flagship products include the ATP Test (Kikkoman A3), a total adenylate hygiene monitoring system, and the Easy Plate series, ready-to-use microbiological media that simplify microbial testing. Through science-driven innovation and sustainable practices, Kikkoman Biochemifa empowers professionals in food manufacturing, healthcare, and research to make informed decisions that protect consumers and promote a cleaner, safer world.

About Kikkoman Biochemifa Company

Kikkoman Biochemifa Company, a subsidiary of the Kikkoman Group, is dedicated to advancing food safety, hygiene monitoring, and life science research. Building on Kikkoman’s long-standing tradition of trust and innovation, we develop reliable testing solutions that enhance quality assurance across industries. Our flagship products include the ATP Test (Kikkoman A3), a total adenylate hygiene monitoring system, and the Easy Plate series, ready-to-use microbiological media that simplify microbial testing. Through science-driven innovation and sustainable practices, Kikkoman Biochemifa empowers professionals in food manufacturing, healthcare, and research to make informed decisions that protect consumers and promote a cleaner, safer world.

Company Resources

  • The ATP Test (Kikkoman A3) is an advanced hygiene monitoring system that detects ATP, ADP, and AMP, providing rapid, accurate, and comprehensive cleanliness verification for food, healthcare, and sanitation industries.

  • Easy Plate YM-R is a rapid, ready-to-use medium for detecting and quantifying yeast and mold, providing precise results within 48 hours to support effective mold assessment and contamination control.

  • The ATP Test (Kikkoman A3) is listed in the ISSA Clean Standards, supporting “Clean, Measure, Monitor” practices by providing objective, data-driven cleanliness verification for schools and institutional facilities.

  • Lumitester Smart and LuciPac A3 were featured in ISSA Cleaning for Health workshop, demonstrating how ATP testing enhances infection prevention, surface cleanliness verification, and facility readiness for GBAC STAR accreditation.

  • To implement the ATP Test (Kikkoman A3), define test points, establish sampling rules, and set pass/fail limits using manufacturer references, 80th percentile data, or user-defined baseline values.

  • The ATP Test (Kikkoman A3) won the 2025 ISSA Excellence Award for Service & Technology, recognizing innovation that enhances performance, safety, and sustainability in commercial, institutional, and residential cleaning.