Quality Control and Foreign Matter Contamination Measures for Food Safety Risks
First written in FY2016. 5 of 14 entries say "Materialised", first in FY2021-Q2. Latest entry: 2026-08-04.
Koike-Ya moved to the "Worse" side of this theme in 2024, 2 years after the typical company in this theme (2022).
The whole theme swung hardest in 2024: 7 of 39 companies on the "Worse" side.
6 other companies' latest entry also says "Mitigated".
- 2026-08-04MitigatedResults
「一方で課題であった長期保存馬鈴薯の品質悪化に対しては、保管状況のモニタリング体制強化や倉庫内の環境改善等に努めた結果、歩留まりが向上いたしました。」
長期保存馬鈴薯の品質悪化に対し、モニタリング体制強化や保管環境改善により歩留まりが向上した。 - FY2026MaterialisedAnnual report
「We record the disposal of raw materials that can no longer be used in production due to quality deterioration, together with related expenses, as losses on disposal of inventories.」
The disposal of raw materials due to quality deterioration also occurred for the full year, and ¥209 million was recorded as a loss on disposal of inventories. - 2026-05-13MaterialisedResults
「棚卸資産廃棄損 325 209」
棚卸資産廃棄損209百万円を当期に計上し、原材料品質に関する損失の発生を継続して開示した。 - FY2026-H1MaterialisedAnnual report
「We record the disposal of raw materials that can no longer be used in production due to quality deterioration, together with related expenses, as losses on disposal of inventories.」
The disposal of raw materials due to quality deterioration also occurred during the current interim consolidated fiscal period, and ¥209 million was recorded as a loss on disposal of inventories. - FY2025-H1MaterialisedAnnual report
「We record the disposal of raw materials that can no longer be used in production due to quality deterioration, together with related expenses, as losses on disposal of inventories.」
The deterioration in raw-material quality resulted in the disposal of materials that could no longer be used in production, and ¥296 million was recorded as a loss on disposal of inventories. The risk related to food and raw-material quality has materialized as an expense. - FY2024WorsenedAnnual report
「In April 2002, the Swedish Food Agency announced the results of a study indicating that foods such as potato chips contained a carcinogenic substance, acrylamide. The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare subsequently announced study results showing that the substance is present in many foods and recommended consuming a balanced variety of foods. Our group is promoting measures to reduce acrylamide. Although it has not affected our business results or financial position to date, it could become an issue affecting the confectionery and food industries in the future.」
Regarding food safety risks, the company specifically describes the potential industry-wide impact of acrylamide in addition to risks such as foreign-material contamination, and outlines measures to reduce it. - FY2023RestatedAnnual report
「Our group is rigorously complying with laws and regulations, including the Food Sanitation Act, while strengthening its quality control system through close cooperation with suppliers. In manufacturing, to ensure food safety, we have introduced an audit and guidance system based on the “International Inspection Integrated Standards” of AIB (American Institute of Baking), and are taking measures to prevent foreign-material contamination and address other risks. In addition, by obtaining FSSC22000 certification, an international food safety certification, we have established a food safety management system and are promoting measures to provide safe products continuously.」
The company continues to describe food safety management based on regulatory compliance, cooperation with suppliers, AIB standards and FSSC22000 certification. - FY2021-Q3Product recall-related expenses ¥32 millionAnnual report
「Product recall-related expenses — 32」
The quarterly consolidated income statement recorded ¥32 million in product recall-related expenses as an extraordinary loss. - FY2021-Q2MaterialisedAnnual report
「In December 2020, an incident occurred at our Kyoto Plant in which some products manufactured there under our “Stick Karamucho Hot Chili Flavor” brand were mistakenly packaged as “Stick Nori Karamucho Spicy Nori Flavor,” resulting in a product recall. We take this incident seriously and will work to further strengthen our quality control system.」
An incident occurred at the Kyoto Plant in which different products were mistakenly packaged, resulting in a product recall. The quarterly consolidated income statement included ¥30 million in product recall-related expenses, and the company stated that it would further strengthen its quality control system. - FY2019RestatedAnnual report
「In addition, by obtaining FSSC22000 certification, an international food safety certification, we have established a food safety management system and are promoting measures to provide safe products continuously.」
The company continues its food safety management through regulatory compliance, cooperation with suppliers, AIB audits and guidance, and FSSC22000 certification. - FY2018RestatedAnnual report
「In addition, by obtaining FSSC22000 certification, an international food safety certification, we have established a food safety management system and are promoting measures to provide safe products continuously.」
The company continues to maintain systems for regulatory compliance, cooperation with suppliers, audits and guidance based on AIB standards, and food safety management through FSSC22000 certification. - FY2018-Q1MitigatedAnnual report
「As part of our efforts to ensure product safety and security, we have obtained FSSC22000, an international food safety certification, at the Kanto Plant, Kanto No. 2 Plant and Kyoto Plant, and are promoting the development of systems for supplying safe products.」
The company has obtained FSSC22000 certification at the Kanto Plant, Kanto No. 2 Plant and Kyoto Plant, specifying the scope of its food safety management. - FY2017MitigatedAnnual report
「In addition, by obtaining FSSC22000 certification, an international food safety certification, we have established a food safety management system and are promoting measures to provide safe products continuously.」
In addition to the existing measures of regulatory compliance, cooperation with suppliers, and audits and guidance based on AIB standards, the company describes its food safety management system established through FSSC22000 certification. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「Our group is rigorously complying with laws and regulations, including the Food Sanitation Act, while strengthening its quality control system through close cooperation with suppliers. In manufacturing, to ensure food safety, we have introduced an audit and guidance system based on the “International Inspection Integrated Standards” of AIB (American Institute of Baking), and are taking measures to prevent foreign-material contamination and address other risks. However, if an incident occurs beyond the scope of our group’s efforts, or if a quality issue affects the industry as a whole, it could adversely affect our group’s business results and financial position.」
The company identifies rising food safety requirements as a risk and cites regulatory compliance, cooperation with suppliers, and audits and guidance based on AIB standards as countermeasures.