Consumer Affairs Agency Cracks Down on Misleading Rice Cooker Claims

The Consumer Affairs Agency in Japan has ordered four companies, including Nitori Co., to take action to prevent mislabeling regarding a rice cooker. The companies claimed that the product could reduce carbohydrates in rice, which the agency deemed to be misleading. The agency called on the companies to provide supporting evidence, but their test results showed that the rice cooked with the product contained about the same amount of water as rice porridge. This led the agency to conclude that there is no reasonable basis for the companies' claim. This is not the first time the agency has issued such orders, as similar actions were taken against four different companies last October over the sales of low-carb rice cookers.

The Consumer Affairs Agency in Japan is cracking down on misleading representations by companies regarding rice cookers. In this case, four companies, including Nitori Co., have been ordered to take action to prevent mislabeling. The companies claimed that their rice cooker could reduce carbohydrates in rice, but the agency found no evidence to support this claim. The agency determined that the rice cooked with the product contained about the same amount of water as rice porridge, leading them to conclude that the claim was misleading. This is not the first time the agency has taken action against such claims, as similar orders were issued last October to four different companies over the sales of low-carb rice cookers.

If you are considering purchasing a rice cooker, it is important to be aware of misleading claims. The Consumer Affairs Agency in Japan has recently ordered four companies, including Nitori Co., to prevent mislabeling of rice cookers. These companies claimed that their product could reduce carbohydrates in rice, but the agency found no evidence to support this claim. It is crucial to do thorough research and look for reliable information before making a purchase. By being informed, you can make better decisions and avoid falling for misleading marketing tactics.