Changes in product, environmental, food and construction-related laws and regulations
First written in FY2016. 4 of 6 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2022.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2020: 12 of 84 companies on the "Worse" side.
- FY2022RestatedAnnual report
「The introduction of stricter legal regulations or changes in regulatory interpretations may restrict part of the Group's business operations. In addition, because the Group's product lineup includes refrigerants subject to environmental regulations concerning fluorocarbons and other substances, it is expanding its lineup of products using natural refrigerants with lower global warming potential than fluorocarbons and other such substances.」
Reconfirms the risk of tighter regulations on products, safety and the environment, and the response through expansion of the natural-refrigerant product lineup. - FY2021RestatedAnnual report
「The introduction of stricter legal regulations or changes in regulatory interpretations may restrict part of the Group's business operations. In addition, because the Group's product lineup includes refrigerants subject to environmental regulations concerning fluorocarbons and other substances, it is expanding its lineup of products using natural refrigerants with lower global warming potential than fluorocarbons and other such substances.」
Reconfirms the risk of tighter regulations on products, safety and the environment, and the response through expansion of the natural-refrigerant product lineup. - FY2020WorsenedAnnual report
「The introduction of stricter legal regulations or changes in regulatory interpretations may restrict part of the Group's business operations. In addition, because the Group's product lineup includes refrigerants subject to environmental regulations concerning fluorocarbons and other substances, it is expanding its lineup of products using natural refrigerants with lower global warming potential than fluorocarbons and other such substances.」
Explicitly identifies the possibility of business restrictions in Japan and other countries and regions due to stricter regulations, changes in regulatory interpretations and environmental regulations, with expansion of the natural-refrigerant product lineup as the response measure. - FY2018RestatedAnnual report
「The Group operates its businesses in compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and no legal regulations currently impede its business operations. However, if these legal regulations are reviewed or otherwise revised, its business development and other activities may be affected.」
Reiterates the risk of changes in laws and regulations concerning products, safety, the environment, food, pharmaceuticals, construction and retail stores. - FY2017RestatedAnnual report
「The Group operates its businesses in compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and no legal regulations currently impede its business operations. However, if these legal regulations are reviewed or otherwise revised, its business development and other activities may be affected.」
Reiterates the risk of changes in laws and regulations concerning products, safety, the environment, food, pharmaceuticals, construction and large-scale retail stores. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「The Group operates its businesses in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. However, if these legal regulations are reviewed or otherwise revised, its business development and other activities may be affected.」
Lists the Electrical Appliances and Materials Safety Act, High Pressure Gas Safety Act, Energy Conservation Act, Act on Rationalizing Energy Use, Act on Promotion of Global Warming Countermeasures, Food Sanitation Act, Construction Business Act and others.