Asbestos in diatomaceous-earth products and the risk of voluntary recalls
First written in FY2021-Q3. 1 of 2 entries say "Materialised", first in FY2021-Q3. Latest entry: FY2024.
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- FY2024MitigatedAnnual report
「In response to the 2020 recall of diatomaceous-earth products, we revised our restricted-substances list and are thoroughly enforcing bans on the use of, and content restrictions for, applicable substances in products.」
Based on the past voluntary recall of diatomaceous-earth products, the company has revised its restricted-substances list and implemented bans on the use of, and content restrictions for, applicable substances. - FY2021-Q3MaterialisedAnnual report
「Testing within the Group found that some products using diatomaceous earth contained asbestos exceeding statutory limits. We therefore decided to immediately suspend sales of the affected products and conduct a voluntary recall. The recall covers 8 product categories, totaling approximately 3.55 million units, including products that failed testing and products manufactured at the same factory as the products that passed testing.」
Testing conducted in response to a 27 November 2020 notice from the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare found asbestos exceeding statutory limits in some diatomaceous-earth products. 8 product categories, totaling approximately 3.55 million units, are subject to voluntary recall. Recall costs, including refunds and replacements, and costs for measures to prevent recurrence and restore trust are expected, but the amount of the impact is considered difficult to estimate reasonably.