As for dried noodles, "Quality Labeling Standard for instant noodles" of Japan Agricultural Standards (JAS) stipulates that if machine was used during the manufacturing process; well kneaded dough made by mixing wheat-flour with salt and water is cut long and thin like tape, and then dried, the resulting noodles are classified into "Kikaimen" (noodles made by machine).
乾麺については、日本農林規格（JAS）の『乾めん類品質表示基準』にて、小麦粉に食塩と水を混ぜてよく練った生地を帯状に細く切って乾燥させる製法で機械にて製造しているものは機械麺に分類している。