TANITA CORPORATION

Tanita Corporation specializes in body composition analyzers, which use bioelectrical impedance analysis to measure and assess health metrics like body fat, muscle mass, and hydration levels. These devices are intended for clinical, fitness, and home use to provide quantitative insights into a user’s body composition.

Tanita Corporation is headquartered in Japan, where it develops and manufactures its medical devices, including body composition analyzers.

Tanita Corporation’s body composition analyzers are listed in the EU’s eudamed database, which serves as a central registry for medical devices authorized within the European market.

Tanita Corporation’s body composition analyzers fall under EU Class IIa medical devices. This classification is determined by their intended purpose—providing diagnostic or monitoring information—and the associated risk level, which requires compliance with specific regulatory requirements before authorization.