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About diatomaceous earth products containing asbestos (asbestos)

Last Updated June 27, 2022

About diatomaceous earth products such as bath mats and coasters containing asbestos (asbestos)

 The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare announced the distribution of diatomaceous earth products such as bath mats and coasters containing asbestos (asbestos) and the collection by manufacturers.
 About target product, it becomes voluntary collection in manufacturers, so please do not put it out for collection of city.
 For information on collection methods and product confirmation, please contact each manufacturer.

 According to a press release from the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, asbestos (asbestos) may not be scattered as long as it is used in normal usage, but if it is cut or broken, it may be scattered. If you are worried, put it in a plastic bag, etc., seal it firmly with tape, etc., and keep it until voluntary collection by each manufacturer.
    
  

Target products

1.Nitori Holdings Co., Ltd. (Nitori website (external site)))
   Target products : Diatomaceous earth coaster, diatomaceous earth bathmat
         ※For more information about the product, please contact the dealer.
  <Inquiry Contact>
    0120-209-993 (Customer Consulting Office, Nitori Holdings Co., Ltd.)
    Reception hours: From 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
  Press Release Materials
    Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare : On December 22, 2020, “Disclosure of Asbestos (asbestos)-containing products and collection by sellers” (outside site)
           On December 25, 2020, “Disclosure of Asbestos (asbestos)-containing products and collection by sellers” (outside site)
   

2.Cainz Co., Ltd. (Kinz Home Page (outside site))
   Target products: Diatomaceous earth bath mats, etc.
       ※For more information about the product, please contact the dealer.
  <Inquiry Contact>
     0120-659-337 (Customer Consulting Office, Cainz Co., Ltd.)
     Reception hours: From 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  Press Release Materials
    Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare : On December 15, 2020, “Disclosure of Asbestos (asbestos)-containing products and collection by sellers” (outside site)
   

3.Hori Woodworking Co., Ltd. (Hori Woodworking Office website (external site)))
(1) Target products: CARACO bath mat, coaster
   Oh About correspondence (collection method) to one obtained as hometown tax payment return goods of Kaizuka-shi, in Kaizuka-shi and manufacturer
   We are considering it. We will contact you later, so please wait for the contact from Kaizuka City. In addition, hometown tax payment return goods
   If the contact information has been changed, such as those who have been relocated after receiving it, please contact the following Kaizuka City inquiry window.
    <Inquiry Contact>
      072-433-7055 (Hometown, Tax Payment Section, Kaizuka)
   Oh Those who purchase by Internet sales from the manufacturer know the sales destination, so please refer to the collection method etc.
   The manufacturer will contact you later, so please wait for the manufacturer to contact us. Those who have moved after purchase.
   If your contact information has been changed or if you obtained it by any method other than the above, please contact the manufacturer's inquiry window.
    Press Release Materials
      Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare : November 27, 2020, “Regarding the distribution of asbestos (asbestos)-containing products and collection by manufacturers (outside site)

(2) Target products: Eco horin (deodorant and humidity control material)
   <Inquiry Contact>
     0120-001-937 (Hori Woodworking Co., Ltd.)
     Reception hours: Weekdays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
   Press Release Materials
     Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare : On December 4, 2020, “Creation of Asbestos (asbestos)-containing products and collection by manufacturers (Second Report) (outside site)

   
4.Suntory Spirits Co., Ltd. (Suntory website (external site))
  Target products : Suntory barrels and "Taru oak mirror board coaster (with diatomaceous earth plate)"
   <Inquiry Contact>
     0120-050-310 (Reception desk for collecting barrels and coasters)
     Reception hours : From 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on weekdays (excluding weekends and holidays)
   << Presentation materials>
    Suntory Spirits Co., Ltd. : "Apology and Announcements for the collection of Suntory Taru Monogatari" Taru Oak Mirror Coateboard Coaster (with diatomaceous earth plate) "(updated on December 16, 2020)" (PDF: 338KB)

   
5.Fuji Trading Co., Ltd. (Fuji Trade website (external site))
(1) Target products: Diatomaceous earth bath mat
         ※For details on products, please contact Fuji Trading Co., Ltd.
  Oh The collection will be made at the store where it was purchased or Fuji Trading Co., Ltd., etc., so the collection method, etc. will be sent to the store where it was purchased or Fuji Trading Co., Ltd.
  Please contact us for more information.
   <Inquiry Contact>
    ・Fuji Trading Co., Ltd. Contact
      0120-115-668
      Reception hours : 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (excluding weekends and holidays)
      E-Mail address : info@fujiboeki.co.jp

    ・Contact for Yamada Denki Co., Ltd.
     0570-078-181
     Reception hours : 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
     E-Mail address : ymd@tecc.co.jp
 
    ・Contact: Dailex Co., Ltd.
     ※Please contact the store where you purchased the product. (Dailex website (external site)
 
    ・Contact Service for Goodday Co., Ltd.
     092-691-5666
     Reception hours : 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
     E-Mail address :info@gooday.co.jp

    ・Contact: Izumi Co., Ltd.
     0120-664-687
     Reception hours : From 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

    ・Sanki Co., Ltd. Contact:
     ※Please contact the store where you purchased the product. (Sanki Website (outside site)
 
    ・Contact: Handsman Co., Ltd.
     0986-38-0847
     Reception hours : 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
     E-Mail address :soumu@handsman.co.jp

    ・Room Plus Co., Ltd. Contact:
     E-Mail address : info@roomplus.co.jp

    ・Contact: Shimamura Co., Ltd. Contact
     0120-542-543
     Reception hours : 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (excluding weekends and holidays)
   Press Release Materials
     Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare : Announcement on December 28, 2020 “Disclosure of Asbestos (asbestos)-containing products and collection by manufacturers (outside site)
 
(2) Target products: Diatomaceous earth bath mat, drainer mat
         ※For details on products, please contact Fuji Trading Co., Ltd. or Watts Co., Ltd.
  Oh The collection will be made by Fuji Trading Co., Ltd. or Watts Co., Ltd. for collection methods, etc. will be collected by Fuji Trading Co., Ltd. or Watz Co., Ltd.
  Please contact us for more information.
   <Inquiry Contact>
    ・Fuji Trading Co., Ltd. Contact
      0120-115-668
      Reception hours : 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (excluding weekends and holidays)
      E-Mail address : info@fujiboeki.co.jp
 
    ・Contact WAT Co., Ltd.
      06-4792-3281
      Reception hours : 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
   Press Release Materials
     Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare : Announced on January 15, 2021, “Creation of Asbestos (asbestos)-containing products and collection by sellers (outside site)
 
 
6.(Act Home Page (external site))
   Target products: Diatomaceous earth tray
       ※For more information about the product, please contact the dealer.
  <Inquiry Contact>
     0859-21-4367 (Avcto Co., Ltd.)
     Reception hours: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (excluding weekends and holidays)
  Press Release Materials
    Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare : On January 20, 2021, “Regarding the Distribution of Asbestos (Asbestos) Containing Products and Collection by Sellers” (outside site)
 
 
7.Internet sales by exhibitors at amazon.co.jp
(1) Target products: KEISOUDOS1 High Quality Diatom Basmat, exhibitor: KMJ
  Oh For consultation on the target product, please check with the supplier (amazon if the source of purchase is unknown).
 
(2) Target products: Diatomaceous earth basumat, exhibitor: JASKIVI
  Oh For consultation on the target product, please check with the supplier (amazon if the source of purchase is unknown).
  Press Release Materials
    Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare : Announcement on January 29, 2021, “Regarding the Distribution of Asbestos (Asbestos) Containing Products” (external site)

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