Risk of Changes in Food, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Regulations
First written in FY2016. 3 of 4 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2025.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2026: 2 of 6 companies on the "Worse" side.
13 other companies' latest entry also says "Restated".
- FY2025RestatedAnnual report
「• As the Group's businesses require substantial water resources and energy, changes in environmental regulations, including those concerning wastewater volumes and discharge standards, could affect business activities • Because regulations differ by production site, including overseas sites, failure to comply with regulations could affect production activities」
The Group continues to identify the risk of changes in environmental regulations, including those concerning water resources, energy and wastewater discharge, as a key risk. - FY2018RestatedAnnual report
「Each plant works to reduce water intake and discharge and maintain water quality through water recycling, reuse and process innovation. However, significant changes in regulations in a country or region could result in costs for new measures.」
The Group continues to address food, pharmaceutical and environmental regulations and to implement measures concerning water use and wastewater discharge, including water recycling and reuse. - FY2017RestatedAnnual report
「Each plant works to reduce water intake and discharge and maintain water quality through water recycling, reuse and process innovation. However, significant changes in regulations in a country or region could result in costs for new measures.」
The Group continues to address food, pharmaceutical and environmental regulations and to implement measures such as water recycling and reuse. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「Each plant works to reduce water intake and discharge and maintain water quality through water recycling, reuse and process innovation. However, significant changes in regulations in a country or region could result in costs for new measures.」
In addition to the Food Sanitation Act, the JAS Act and the Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Act, the Group identifies compliance with regulations in various countries concerning water use, wastewater discharge and water quality.