*1: Based on a study by Meiji (as of September 2013)
*2: Meiji Step is the only formula in Japan that meets 100% of iron and calcium needs and provides
more than 70% of 15 types of vitamins and minerals, based on the recommended dietary
allowances or adequate intakes (for children between the ages of 12 months and 36 months)
in the Dietary Reference Intakes for Japanese, the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare,
2015 edition. (Based on daily consumption of 400ml of Meiji Step)
*3: Yen-based manufacturer market share (based on yen amount) of infant formula for toddlers
between April 2016 and March 2017, based on a survey of all business categories,
including baby specialty stores, by Intage SDI
Meiji voluntarily inspects all of its infant formula products for radioactive substances.