Product Quality, Labeling and Product Liability
First written in FY2024. 2 of 3 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2026.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2026: 11 of 57 companies on the "Worse" side.
125 other companies' latest entry also says "Restated".
- FY2026RestatedAnnual report
「The Group establishes quality standards when selecting suppliers and contract manufacturers and conducts regular evaluations and confirmations. It also establishes inspection standards for individual products and a system for confirming the appropriateness of labeling, seeking to ensure a stable supply of safe products.」
Selection standards, evaluations, inspections and labeling checks addressing quality, labeling and product liability continue. - FY2025RestatedAnnual report
「The Group seeks to take necessary measures in selecting suppliers and contract manufacturers and setting inspection standards for individual products, taking into account safety and the standards required by consumers.」
Measures based on selection and inspection standards for quality, labeling and product liability continue. - FY2024First statedAnnual report
「If the use of raw materials that do not meet specified requirements or the inclusion of foreign substances cannot be prevented, the Company may be subject to claims for damages under the Product Liability Act (PL Act). Problems may also arise in product labeling and advertising expressions.」
The policy is to establish selection criteria for suppliers and contract manufacturers and product inspection standards.