Regarding distribution of asbestos-containing products and collection by manufacturers, etc. (updated on February 2, 2021)
Update date: February 2, 2021
We will provide information on products found to contain asbestos and recalls by sellers.
If you have any questions about whether you own the product, please check with your retailer, etc., using the information below.
Please note that the affected products will be collected by the seller, so please do not dispose of them in the trash or return them using methods other than those specified by the seller.
Note: As long as solid bath mats and coasters are used normally, there is no risk of asbestos scattering and there is no risk of health problems. However, if it is damaged, such as if it is scraped or broken, there is a risk of it scattering, so please take care not to damage it. If you are concerned that the item is already damaged, please put it in plastic, seal it tightly with tape, and store it until collection.
Products found to possibly contain asbestos (Announced by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare on January 29, 2021)
1 Seller
KMJ
JASKIVI
2 Product name etc.
KEISOUDOS1 High quality diatomaceous earth bath mat (40cm x 30cm color: beige)
Diatomaceous earth bath mat (40cm x 30cm x 0.9cm Color: Gray Bath mat with JASKIVI engraving.)
3 Sales method
Internet sales by seller on amazon.co.jp Note: We are currently requesting confirmation whether other major online retailers also carry the same product.
Note: Please refer to the PDF below for product details.
KMJ・JASKIVI January 29, 2021 Announcement by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (PDF: 427KB)
Products found to potentially contain asbestos (Announced by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare on January 20, 2021)
1 Seller Avect Co., Ltd. (6-3-11 Hatagasaki, Yonago City, Tottori Prefecture)
2 Product name, etc. Diatomaceous earth tray (1 type)
Note: Please refer to the PDF below for product details.
Products found to potentially contain asbestos (Announced by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare on January 15, 2021)
1 Importer/Seller
Importer: Fuji Trading Co., Ltd. (64-36 Oaza Anze, Wakamatsu-ku, Kitakyushu-shi, Fukuoka)
Seller: Watts Co., Ltd. (1-4-70 Shiromi, Chuo-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka)
2 Product names Diatomaceous earth bath mats and draining mats (4 types)
Note: Please refer to the PDF below for product details.
Products found to possibly contain asbestos (Announced by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare on December 28, 2020)
Seller: Fuji Trading Co., Ltd. (64-36 Oaza Anze, Wakamatsu-ku, Kitakyushu-shi, Fukuoka)
Product name: Diatomaceous earth bath mat (11 types)
Note: Please refer to the PDF below for product details.
Products found to potentially contain asbestos (Announced by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare on December 22 and 25, 2020)
Seller: Nitori Holdings Co., Ltd. (1-2-39 Shinkotoni Shichijo, Kita-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido)
Product names, etc.: Diatomaceous earth coasters (7 types), diatomaceous earth bath mats, etc. (2 types)
Note: Please refer to the PDF below for product details.
Nitori December 25, 2020 Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare Announcement 2nd Report (PDF: 153KB)
Products found to potentially contain asbestos (Announced by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare on December 15, 2020)
Seller: Cains Co., Ltd. (1-2-1 Waseda no Mori, Honjo City, Saitama Prefecture)
Product name: Diatomaceous earth bath mat, etc. Notes: Please refer to the PDF below for product details.
Cains December 15, 2020 Announcement by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (PDF: 630KB)
Products found to potentially contain asbestos (announced by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare on November 27, 2020)
Products found to potentially contain asbestos
Manufacturer: Horikikosho Co., Ltd. (5-3 Nishikiminamicho, Kaizuka City, Osaka Prefecture)
Product name, etc.: CARACO bath mat (LARGE, SLIM, COMPACT), coaster, Eco Holin (deodorizing/humidifying material)
Note: Please refer to the PDF below for product details.
Horikikosho November 27, 2020 Announcement by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (PDF: 253KB)
Inquiries regarding asbestos measures
Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare: 03-6812-7808
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Inquiries regarding this page
Inagi City Urban Environment Development Department Living Environment Division
2111 Higashi-Naganuma, Inagi City
Phone: 042-378-2111 Fax: 042-377-4781