Distribution of asbestos-containing products and collection by manufacturers, etc. (Updated February 2, 2021)

We provide information about products that have been found to contain asbestos and the recall by the sellers.
If you have any knowledge of the ownership of the relevant product, please refer to the information below and check with the retailer or similar.
Please note that the seller will collect the relevant products, so please do not dispose of them as garbage or return them by any method other than that specified by the seller.
Note: For solid bath mats and coasters, there is no risk of asbestos being released as long as they are used in the usual manner, and they do not pose any health issues. However, if they are damaged, such as when cut or broken, there is a risk of asbestos being released, so please handle them carefully to avoid damage. If you are already concerned about damage, please place them in a plastic bag or similar, seal it securely with tape, and store it until collection.

Products that may contain asbestos (Announced by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare on January 29, 2021)

Seller

• KMJ
• JASKIVI

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 has JASKIVI engraving.)

Sales Method

Internet sales by sellers on amazon.co.jp
Note: We are currently confirming whether the same product is handled by other major online sales business operators.

Note: For details about the product, please refer to the PDF below.

• KMJ・JASKIVI January 29, 2021 Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare Announcement (PDF 427.4KB)

Products that may contain asbestos (Announced by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare on January 20, 2021)

Seller

Aibect Co., Ltd. (6-3-11 Hatagasaki, Yonago City, Tottori Prefecture)

Product Name, etc.

Diatomaceous Earth Tray (1 type)

Note: For details about the product, please refer to the PDF below.

• Aibect Corporation January 20, 2021 Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare Announcement (PDF 241.9KB)

Products that may contain asbestos (Announced by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare on January 15, 2021)

Importer / Seller

• Importer: Fuji Trading Co., Ltd. (64-36 Oaza Yase, Wakamatsu Ward, Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture)
• Seller: Watts Co., Ltd. (1-4-70 Shiromi, Chuo-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture)

Product Name, etc.

Separate sheet of diatomaceous earth bath mats and draining mats (4 types)

Note: For details about the product, please refer to the PDF below.

• Fuji Trading Co., Ltd. January 15, 2021 Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare Announcement (PDF 343.2KB)

Products that may contain asbestos (Announced by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare on December 28, 2020)

Seller

Fuji Trading Co., Ltd. (64-36 Oaza Yase, Wakamatsu Ward, Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture)

Product Name, etc.

Diatomaceous Earth Bath Mat (11 types)

Note: For details about the product, please refer to the PDF below.

• Fuji Trading Co., Ltd. December 28, 2020 Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare Announcement (PDF 257.9KB)
• Products of Fuji Trading Co., Ltd. December 28, 2020 Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare Announcement (PDF 159.9KB)

Products that may contain asbestos (Announced by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare on December 22 and 25, 2020)

Seller

Nitori Holdings Co., Ltd. (2-39, Shinkotoni 7-chome, Kita-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido)

Product Name, etc.

Diatomaceous earth coasters (7 types), diatomaceous earth bath mats, etc. (2 types)

Note: For details about the product, please refer to the PDF below.

• Nitori December 22, 2020 Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare Announcement Report No. 1 (PDF 525.2KB)
• Nitori December 25, 2020 Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare Announcement No. 2 (PDF 153.9KB)
• Nitori December 25, 2020 Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare Announcement No. 2 Appendix 1 (PDF 76.2KB)
• Nitori December 25, 2020 Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare Announcement No. 2 Appendix 2 (PDF 184.5KB)

Products that may contain asbestos (Announced by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare on December 15, 2020)

Seller

Cainz Co., Ltd. (1-2 Waseda no Mori, Honjo City, Saitama Prefecture)

Product Name, etc.

Diatomaceous earth bath mats, etc.

Note: For details about the product, please refer to the PDF below.

• Cainz December 15, 2020 Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare Announcement (PDF 630.2KB)
• Cainz Target Products December 15, 2020 Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare Announcement (PDF 306.0KB)

Products that may contain asbestos (Announced by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare on November 27, 2020)

Manufacturer

Hori Woodworking Co., Ltd. (5-3 Nishiki Minamimachi, Kaizuka City, Osaka Prefecture)

Product Name, etc.

CARACO bath mats (LARGE, SLIM, COMPACT), coasters, eco-horin (deodorizing and humidity control material)

Note: For details about the product, please refer to the PDF below.

• Hori Woodworking Shop November 27, 2020 Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare Announcement (PDF 253.2KB)

Inquiries about Asbestos Measures

Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare 03-6812-7808