Food and Beauty Product Safety and Reputational Damage
First written in FY2016. 4 of 7 entries say "Mitigated", first in FY2018. Latest entry: FY2026.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2026: 2 of 7 companies on the "Worse" side.
11 other companies' latest entry also says "Mitigated".
- FY2026MitigatedAnnual report
「To address these risks, we endeavor to reduce them by complying with relevant laws and regulations and establishing our own quality-check standards covering 1,527 items, among other measures.」
In response to food and beauty-product safety risks, expands its proprietary quality-check standards from the previous 1,475 items to 1,527 items. - FY2025MitigatedAnnual report
「To address these risks, we endeavor to reduce them by complying with relevant laws and regulations and establishing our own quality-check standards covering 1,475 items, among other measures.」
In response to food and beauty-product safety risks, expands its proprietary quality-check standards from approximately 800 items to 1,475 items. - FY2022MitigatedAnnual report
「To address these risks, we endeavor to reduce them by complying with relevant laws and regulations and establishing our own quality-check standards covering approximately 800 items, among other measures.」
Explains that, in response to food and beauty-product safety risks, its proprietary quality-check standards were expanded from the previous 750 items to approximately 800 items. - FY2019RestatedAnnual report
「If a problem arises concerning the safety or other aspects of food or beauty products, or if our response is inadequate, our business performance may be affected.」
Continues to disclose the risks of food and beauty-product safety issues and reputational damage arising from deficiencies at other companies or broader social quality issues. - FY2018MitigatedAnnual report
「We endeavor to ensure product quality and safety by selecting contract manufacturers based on quality, safety, manufacturing track record and other criteria, and by conducting factory inspections and regular audits of contract manufacturers. For products after manufacturing, we retain samples of every product from every manufacturing lot in-house, and have established a system to respond promptly to any problems that may arise if concerns emerge regarding product quality or safety.」
Details measures addressing food and beauty-product safety risks, including the selection of contract manufacturers, factory inspections, regular audits, and the retention of samples from every lot. - FY2017RestatedAnnual report
「If a problem arises concerning the safety or other aspects of food or beauty products, or if our response is inadequate, our business performance may be affected.」
Reiterates the risks of food and beauty-product safety issues and reputational damage arising from deficiencies at other companies or broader social quality issues. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「If a problem arises concerning the safety or other aspects of food or beauty products, or if our response is inadequate, our business performance may be affected.」
Identifies not only deficiencies in its own quality control but also the risk of reputational damage spreading from problems caused by other companies, distrust of raw materials, and broader social hygiene and quality issues.