In order to carry out proper supply chain management from the viewpoint of safety and security, we work to fortify quality control in terms of both quality control for manufacturing and quality control for distribution. In regards to quality control for manufacturing, we strive to establish relationships of trust with clients through quality control applied to a wide range of products and services. Specifically, we implement hygiene control at manufacturing plants based on the three gen- principles of gen-butsu (actual thing), gen-chi (actual place), and gen-jitsu (actual situation); prevent product accidents by ensuring compliance with the manufacturing rules; and respond to a variety of inquiries about products from customers in a quick, fair, and humble manner. In 2013, we concluded capital and operational agreements with the QSAI Analysis and Research Center, an inspection body registered with the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, and developed a system for bolstering the safety and security of products handled by the Kokubu Group through inspections and analysis.