Why TANITA?

With over 70 years of experience and more than 30 million units sold worldwide, TANITA is a global leader in Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA) technology. We pioneered the world’s first body fat analyser and continue to lead the way in health monitoring, body composition analysis, and precision scales for both professional and personal use.

Trusted Worldwide by Experts and Professionals

TANITA’s technology is recognised globally as the gold standard in BIA. TANITA monitors are used in hospitals, clinics, research institutions, and health & fitness centres across the world, from personal trainers and dietitians to general practitioners and specialists.

TANITA devices have been cited in hundreds of independent studies and international medical journals, affirming their reliability and accuracy in real-world settings. We work closely with our Medical Advisory Board to ensure our technology remains aligned with the latest scientific developments.

Scientific Excellence and Clinical Accuracy

The original prediction equations in TANITA monitors were developed by Professor Steven Heymsfield and his research team at St. Luke’s Roosevelt Hospital, Columbia University, New York. These algorithms consider key factors such as age, gender, height, and weight, and are highly correlated with gold-standard methods like DEXA, Multiple Dilution Technique, and CT scans.

Pioneering Health Insights

As the original innovators of BIA, we continue to drive progress through ongoing investment in research and product innovation. Our technology has contributed to critical health initiatives including:

• Combating childhood obesity
• Improving sports performance
• Monitoring sarcopenia in ageing populations

TANITA has developed unique, actionable metrics such as Muscle Quality Score, Sarcopenia Index, and Metabolic Age, helping both professionals and individuals make informed decisions about their health.

Medically Certified and Internationally Approved

TANITA monitors are built to the highest medical and manufacturing standards, with certifications including NAWI, MDD Class IIa, FDA, and CE approval. Many manufactured in our own award-winning Japanese facilities, each unit undergoes rigorous quality control, ensuring consistency, safety, and precision.

TANITA also adheres to ISO 9001 standards, reflecting our ongoing commitment to quality and excellence.

A Legacy of Innovation

TANITA remains the one of the only BIA manufacturers offering medically certified monitors to both health professionals and home users. From the first body fat analyser to the latest in advanced metrics, we continue to shape the future of health monitoring.

Whether you're a clinician, a personal trainer, or simply committed to your wellbeing, TANITA empowers you with accessible, accurate, and actionable insights—helping people everywhere build healthier habits that last.