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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 and others announced the distribution of diatomaceous earth products such as bath mats and coasters containing asbestos (asbestos) and 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, seal it tightly with tape, etc., and keep it until the voluntary collection of each manufacturer.
    
  

Target products

1.Nitori Holdings Co., Ltd. (Nitori homepage (outside site))
   Target products : Diatomaceous earth coaster, diatomaceous earth bath mat
         ※Please contact the dealer for details of the product.
  <<Inquiry Contact>>
    0120-209-993 (Customer Relations Office, Nitori Holdings Co., Ltd.)
    Reception hours: 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
  Press Release Materials
    Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare : Announcement on December 22, 2020 "Distribution of Asbestos (Asbestos)-containing products and collection by sellers" (outside site)
           Announced on December 25, 2020 "Distribution of Asbestos (Asbestos)-containing products and collection by sellers" (outside site)
   

2.Cainz Co., Ltd. (Kinz Home Page (outside site))
   Target products: Diatomaceous earth bass mat, etc.
       ※Please contact the dealer for details of the product.
  <<Inquiry Contact>>
     0120-659-337 (Customer Relations Office, Cainz Co., Ltd.)
     Reception hours: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
  Press Release Materials
    Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare : Announced on December 15, 2020 "Distribution of Asbestos (Asbestos)-containing products and collection by sellers" (outside site)
   

3.Hori Woodworking Co., Ltd. (Hori Woodworking website (outside site))
(1) Target products: CARACO Bath Mat, Coaster
   Oh About correspondence (collection method) to one obtained as hometown tax return goods of Kaizuka-shi, in Kaizuka-shi and maker, in Kaizuka-shi and maker
   I'm considering it. We will contact you at a later date, so please wait for the contact from Kaizuka City. In addition, hometown tax return goods
   If your contact information has been changed, such as those who have moved after receiving it, please contact the following inquiry window in Kaizuka City.
    <<Inquiry Contact>>
      072-433-7055 (Hometown Tax Payment Section, Kaizuka City)
   Oh For those who have purchased via Internet sales from manufacturers, the manufacturer knows the sales destination, so the collection method etc.
   The manufacturer will contact you at a later date, so please wait for the contact from the manufacturer. Those who have moved after purchasing, etc.
   If your contact information has been changed or if you have obtained it using a method other than the above, please contact the manufacturer's inquiry window.
    Press Release Materials
      Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare : Announced on November 27, 2020 "Distribution of Asbestos (Asbestos)-containing products and collection by manufacturers (outside site)

(2) Target products: Eco Horin (deodorizing and humidity control)
   <<Inquiry Contact>>
     0120-001-937 (Hori Woodworking Co., Ltd.)
     Reception hours: Weekdays from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
   Press Release Materials
     Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare : Announced on December 4, 2020 "Distribution of Asbestos (Asbestos)-containing products and collection by manufacturers (second report) (outside site)

   
4.Suntory Spirits Co., Ltd. (Suntory homepage (outside site))
  Target products : Suntory barrels "Taru Oak mirror plate coaster (with diatomaceous plate)"
   <<Inquiry Contact>>
     0120-050-310 (Tarumonogatari Coaster Collection Reception Desk)
     Reception hours : From 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on weekdays (excluding weekends and holidays)
   Presentation materials
    Suntory Spirits Co., Ltd. : Announcement on December 16, 2020 "Apology and Announcement on Collection of Suntory Taru Monogatari" Taru Oak Mirrorboard Coaster (with diatomaceous earth plate)" (Updated December 16, 2020) (PDF: 338KB)

   
5.Fuji Trading Co., Ltd. (Fuji Trading Website (outside site))
(1) Target products: Diatomaceous earth bath mat
         ※For details of the product, please contact Fuji Trading Co., Ltd.
  Oh Since the collection will be made at the purchased store or Fuji Trading Co., Ltd., etc., the collection method will be sent to the purchased store or Fuji Trading Co., Ltd.
  Please contact us.
   <<Inquiry Contact>>
    ・Fuji Trading Co., Ltd.
      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

    ・Inquiries to Yamada Denki Co., Ltd.
     0570-078-181
     Reception hours : 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
     E-Mail address : ymd@tecc.co.jp
 
    ・Contact for Dairex Corporation
     ※Please contact the store where you purchased the product. (Dairex Website (outside site)
 
    ・Contact Office of Goodday Co., Ltd.
     092-691-5666
     Reception hours : 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
     E-Mail address :info@gooday.co.jp

    ・Izumi Co., Ltd. Inquiries
     0120-664-687
     Reception hours : 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

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

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

    ・Shimamura Co., Ltd.
     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 "Distribution of Asbestos (Asbestos)-containing products and collection by manufacturers (outside site)
 
(2) Target products: Diatomaceous earth bath mat, drain mat
         ※For details of the product, please contact Fuji Trading Co., Ltd. or Watts Co., Ltd.
  Oh Fuji Trading Co., Ltd. or Watts Co., Ltd. collects them. For information on how to collect them, please contact Fuji Trading Co., Ltd. or Watts Co., Ltd.
  Please contact us.
   <<Inquiry Contact>>
    ・Fuji Trading Co., Ltd.
      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
 
    ・Watz Corporation Inquiries
      06-4792-3281
      Reception hours : 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
   Press Release Materials
     Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare : Announced on January 15, 2021 "Distribution of Asbestos (Asbestos)-containing products and collection by sellers (outside site)
 
 
6.Avect Co., Ltd. (Evector Home Page (External Site))
   Target products: Diatomaceous earth tray
       ※Please contact the dealer for details of the product.
  <<Inquiry Contact>>
     0859-21-4367 (Evector 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 : Announced on January 20, 2021 "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 diatomaceous earth bath mat, exhibitor: KMJ
  Oh For consultation on the target product, please check with the purchaser (or amazon if the purchaser is unknown).
 
(2) Target products: Diatomaceous earth bath mat, exhibitor: JASKIVI
  Oh For consultation on the target product, please check with the purchaser (or amazon if the purchaser is unknown).
  Press Release Materials
    Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare : Announced on January 29, 2021 "Distribution of Asbestos (Asbestos)-containing products" (outside site)

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