
ELMEX-Anko Bio
Strive to create faster, simpler and more innovative microbial testing products
In July 1986, ELMEX was founded as a biotechnology equipment manufacturer. Since then, through extensive research and development, ELMEX has created reagents, test kits, equipment, and information systems that are easier to use and produce results faster. As a biotechnology equipment manufacturer, ELMEX is committed to making food safer and continues to work hard to provide you with peace of mind. ELMEX Group products are designed to meet the strict quality control regulations required by the Japanese food industry and are highly regarded worldwide.
ELMEX's courageous spirit of challenge
ELMEX corporate spirit
ELMEX was founded in Japan in July 1986 and is mainly engaged in the research, development and production of bio-machinery.
Over the past two decades, the company has continuously developed a series of testing products such as machinery, reagents, rapid environmental testing products, and analytical devices equipped with information systems to meet the needs of the food hygiene inspection market. With the theme of “food safety and peace of mind”, the company has devoted its efforts to the technological development of various new products.
After successful research and development, the company entrusted the production of new products to a well-established company in the industry, thus ensuring the high quality of the products, ensuring product supply and meeting market demand.
In April 2004, the company transitioned from a contract manufacturing system to an independent production system, establishing a state-of-the-art production base in Shanghai. Anke Biological Products (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., as a production base, is equipped with the necessary equipment and management systems to manufacture pharmaceutical products and shoulder the arduous task of challenging the international market.
On the other hand, high-tech information systems, pharmaceuticals, and rapid testing products require higher production technology and experience. With the assistance of experts, professors, and senior companies from Japanese universities, the company continues to develop new products based in Japan to meet market requirements.
From Japan to the world, from Shanghai to the world. Please pay attention to ELMEX’s courageous spirit of challenge.

Representative Director: Kazuo Shiraiwa

ELMEX Headquarters
Located in Shinjuku, Tokyo
ELMEX product line
From sample collection to microbial detection using chromogenic and fluorogenic enzyme substrates, ELMEX uses its proprietary technical knowledge to develop a wide range of products such as consumables, test kits and devices.
Furthermore, ELMEX has made progress in establishing a web-based business using data collection/analysis information processing technology as its business model.
From concept to development and finally to manufacturing, ELMEX has innovative ideas and fast development times to create cutting-edge technologies. ELMEX constantly challenges itself to create faster, simpler and more innovative microbial testing products.
HACCP international certification
Environmental smear stick
HACCP international certification license


Applications in space with NASA
NASA’s International Space Station Japanese Experiment Module uses ST-25 to collect samples for environmental analysis
Lecturers Ichiro Sato and Takashi Yamazaki, Assistant Professor Areshakhni Muhammad Mahdi, Adjunct Lecturer Yayoi Nishiyama, and Koichi Makimura, Deputy Director of the Medical Mycology Research Center at Teikyo University, analyzed the temporal changes in the fungal flora of the Japanese Experimental Module (Note) over the seven years since its inception. They found that human-derived fungi were the dominant species on Kibo. Furthermore, while fungal populations on equipment surfaces were increasing, the air purifier was operating normally, resulting in no viable fungi in the cultures. For these reasons, regular cleaning and microbial inspections are considered effective methods for maintaining astronaut health.
Detection Reagents Kits
Measurement test box

Smudge stick series
ST-25PBS

Smudge stick series
ST-25BPW

Smudge stick series
ST-26PBS

Sterilization dilution series
Sterilized Dilution