[Priority Issue 4]Ensure Product and Chemical Safety

Fujifilm evaluates the safety of developed chemical substances and chemical substances used at each stage from the development to commercialization of products. Also, from the viewpoint of animal welfare, we are actively working to develop alternative test methods and to participate in collaborative research on skin sensitization and corrosive tests. In FY2017, we conducted a validation study on Amino Acid Derivative Reactivity Assay (ADRA), developed by Fujifilm for skin sensitization test as an alternative to animal testing method, and we confirmed that our method is more sensitive than conventional alternative test methods as a skin sensitization test for chemical substances. We will work to have our “ADRA” method adopted by the OECD test guidelines as a skin sensitivity test.

Fujifilm has formulated the Fujifilm Green Procurement Standards for the chemical substances contained in its products. Founded on this standard, we manage the chemical substances in raw materials, parts and components of our products in cooperation with our suppliers, so as to deliver secure products to customers. In FY2017, we completed the introduction of our new “chemSHERPA” scheme to communicate information on chemical substance in our products among companies, and have started fullscale use. We will expand this scheme to our facilities in Asia.