Risks Related to Violations of Laws and Regulations, Internal Whistleblowing, and Ethics Management
First written in FY2018. 3 of 4 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: 2026-04-04.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2025: 6 of 38 companies on the "Worse" side.
85 other companies' latest entry also says "Restated".
- 2026-04-04RestatedGeneral Meetings of Shareholders
「Our group’s whistleblowing system has internal reporting channels where the Legal and Compliance Department and the labor union serve as contacts, as well as an external channel where outside attorneys directly receive information. The whistleblowing system has been communicated to all employees.」
Reconfirmed the operation of the whistleblowing system, compliance training and measures against antisocial forces. - FY2020RestatedAnnual report
「In conducting its business, the Group is subject to various legal and regulatory requirements, including labour-related laws, the Food Sanitation Act and the Food Labeling Act. If major changes are made to these requirements in the future, constraints on business activities and additional costs associated with compliance could have a material impact on the Group's performance.」
The disclosure continued to cover the risk of an impact on performance from changes in labour, food sanitation and food labeling regulations and inadequate legal compliance measures. - FY2019RestatedAnnual report
「To ensure thorough legal compliance, the Group has established the Internal Control Management Committee, Ethics Committee, Quality Assurance Committee, Traffic Safety Promotion Committee, Personal Information Management Committee, Environmental Management Committee and other cross-functional organisations, and has taken every precaution. However, if a legal violation or other misconduct occurs, or if the response is inadequate, the resulting damage, including loss of public trust and liability for damages, could affect the Group's performance.」
The disclosure continued to cover the Group's legal compliance framework, supported by multiple committees and an internal whistleblowing system, as well as the risks of legal violations and inadequate responses. - FY2018First statedAnnual report
「To ensure thorough legal compliance, the Group has established the Internal Control Management Committee, Ethics Committee, Quality Assurance Committee, Traffic Safety Promotion Committee, Personal Information Management Committee, Environmental Management Committee and other cross-functional organisations, and has taken every precaution. However, if a legal violation or other misconduct occurs, or if the response is inadequate, the resulting damage, including loss of public trust and liability for damages, could affect the Group's performance.」
While maintaining multiple committees and an internal whistleblowing system, the disclosure described the risks of reputational damage and liability for damages arising from legal violations or inadequate responses.