Consumer Science Research Institute Co., Ltd.

Opened dye testing and hygiene testing laboratories at Daimaru Osaka Store (now the Shinsaibashi Store).

Became the Product Testing Laboratory of the Product Department at Daimaru Headquarters.

At a time when there was no JIS, established Daimaru Practical Standard No. 1. Daimaru standards subsequently attracted widespread interest from the apparel industry.

Established Daimaru's company regulations, the “Quality Control Regulations.”

Renamed the Daimaru Consumer Science Research Institute. Opened consumer affairs consultation desks at Daimaru stores.

Pioneered the industry by introducing “Disadvantages and Handling Precautions” labels.

Became independent as Consumer Science Research Institute Co., Ltd.

Published the first issue of the “Kurashi no Science” newsletter.

Moved the head office to the Asia and Pacific Trade Center (ATC) in Osaka Nanko.

Launched the “Customer Consultation System” online.

“Kurashi no Science” received the Kobe Award and Encouragement Award from the Kobe Conference on Consumer Issues.

Obtained certification to the international standard “ISO 9002.”

Obtained certification to the international standard “ISO 14001.”

Transitioned from the international standard “ISO 9002” to “ISO 9001.”

Following the business integration of Daimaru and Matsuzakaya, began providing quality consulting services to Matsuzakaya Holdings.

Became a group company of the JFR Group.

Moved the head office to Edobori, Nishi-ku, Osaka.

Registered as an audit company of the Japan Food Safety Management Association (JFSM).

Relinquished certification to the international standard “ISO 14001.”