Compliance with the List of Relevant Laws and Regulations
The FANCL Group conducts its operations in accordance with laws and regulations related to business activities such as manufacturing, research, sales, and intellectual property, and decides which departments are affected by the respective laws, to ensure legal compliance. A framework for supervision by the FANCL Executive Committee has been established in which the state of compliance is checked regularly, and the results are reported to the FANCL Executive Committee through the Group Risk and Compliance Committee.
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Survey of Business Partners
Under the basic philosophy of coexistence and mutual prosperity with our trading partners, and maintenance of fair and appropriate transactional relationships, the Internal Audit Office in the division that reports directly to the President monitors the state of compliance with laws and regulations such as the Basic Purchasing Policy and Subcontracting Act, through annual surveys of our business partners. These surveys began in 2004. In the fiscal year ended December 2024 (the 21st survey), links to our web-based questionnaire were emailed to 615 business partners. We received replies from 533 companies.
Opinions given in the questionnaires are investigated by the Internal Audit Office, after which improvements and corrections are made in coordination with the relevant departments to ensure business dealings are sound.
| Number of companies survey sent to | Number of responding companies | Response rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CY2020 |
571 |
384 |
67% |
| CY2021 |
583 |
492 |
84% |
| CY2022 |
583 |
521 |
89% |
| CY2023 |
607 |
543 |
89% |
| CY2024 |
615 |
533 |
86% |
Handling of Antisocial Forces
The FANCL Group stipulates the following basic policies for the elimination of antisocial forces.
We take a resolute attitude towards individuals and groups thought to be antisocial forces, firmly refusing to give in to unreasonable demands, and will not use antisocial forces for personal gain. In addition, we will not conduct any transactions not only with antisocial forces but also with corporations and individuals involved with these forces.
＜Status of preparations towards the elimination of anti-social forces＞
- Measures to prevent transactions with antisocial forces
- When commencing transactions, conduct a close investigation to ensure that there is no relationship with antisocial forces
- Even in the case of established business partners, if they are revealed to have a relationship with antisocial forces, transactions are to be promptly discontinued
- For unknown business partners, transactions are not to be commenced based on personal judgement, but must go through the Purchasing Division - Provision regarding the elimination of antisocial forces clearly indicated on contracts, etc.
- Collaboration with external specialized institutions such as the police
- Formulation of a response manual
- Raising thorough awareness among employees