Controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2022
Crocs intellectual-property lawsuit
Crocs sued Daiso over foam clogs that it alleged copied or closely resembled protected Crocs designs and infringed intellectual-property rights.
2018
Taiwan import-documentation sanctions
Taiwanese authorities alleged that Daiso Taiwan altered transaction dates and used forged import permits in connection with thousands of tonnes of goods. The reported response included a fine, permit revocation, and a two-year import-export prohibition.
2017
Australian safety recall
A recall covering 165 products in Australia involved toys alleged to present choking or injury risks and beauty products with undisclosed or unknown ingredients.
2015
Taiwan food-origin labeling case
Taiwanese authorities found that Chinese labels on 13 food products associated with restricted Japanese prefectures did not accurately disclose their origins. The products were intercepted before reaching consumers, and Daiso Taiwan received a fine and a six-month import suspension.