forest Inc. Obtains International ISMS Standard 'ISO/IEC 27001' Certification
forest Inc., an M&A aggregator for Japanese craftsmanship brands, announced its acquisition of the international ISMS standard 'ISO/IEC 27001:2022' certification to enhance information security in its M&A and retail tech operations.
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forest Inc. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Shingo Yuhara), which specializes in inheriting Japanese craftsmanship brands through M&A and fostering their further growth, announced that it obtained the international Information Security Management System (ISMS) standard certification 'ISO/IEC 27001:2022' as of March 19, 2026.
### Background and Purpose of ISMS Certification
Guided by the mission 'Nurturing Japanese Products, Coloring the World,' forest has supported business succession and growth for over 20 companies. In managing brands primarily through e-commerce, the appropriate management of information assets—such as customer personal information, confidential data from inherited companies, and unique marketing data—is recognized as a paramount challenge forming the foundation of the business.
Furthermore, the retail tech solutions provided by 'Tsuzucle' handle vast amounts of purchase data, inventory data, and consumer trends for client companies, necessitating an extremely high level of security. In response to the increasing sophistication of cyberattacks, forest established a group-wide information security framework, resulting in objective proof of its rigorous management system based on international standards. Moving forward, forest aims to maintain a secure and reliable platform, creating an environment where inherited brands and business partners can entrust their business with peace of mind.
### Overview of Certification Registration
- **Registered Organization:** forest Inc.
- **Certification Standard:** ISO/IEC 27001:2022 / JIS Q 27001:2023
- **Registration Number:** 16344
- **Certification Date:** March 19, 2026
- **Accreditation Body:** UKAS (United Kingdom Accreditation Service)
### Comment from Shingo Yuhara, CEO of forest
'As our company inherits numerous brands and expands globally, information security is the essence of "trust." Particularly in the retail tech domain led by Tsuzucle, while technology utilization advances, the responsibility for data protection becomes even heavier. With this ISMS certification, we aim to be a company continuously chosen by all stakeholders as a "responsible platform" supporting Japanese craftsmanship.'
### About forest Inc.
- **Mission:** Nurturing Japanese Products, Coloring the World
- **Company Name:** forest Inc.
- **Location:** Theatre Jinnan Office Tower, 1-4-9 Jinnan, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
- **Representative:** Shingo Yuhara
- **Business:** M&A, business succession, and growth support for EC brands
- **URL:** https://www.forest-inc.jp/
### Background and Purpose of ISMS Certification
Guided by the mission 'Nurturing Japanese Products, Coloring the World,' forest has supported business succession and growth for over 20 companies. In managing brands primarily through e-commerce, the appropriate management of information assets—such as customer personal information, confidential data from inherited companies, and unique marketing data—is recognized as a paramount challenge forming the foundation of the business.
Furthermore, the retail tech solutions provided by 'Tsuzucle' handle vast amounts of purchase data, inventory data, and consumer trends for client companies, necessitating an extremely high level of security. In response to the increasing sophistication of cyberattacks, forest established a group-wide information security framework, resulting in objective proof of its rigorous management system based on international standards. Moving forward, forest aims to maintain a secure and reliable platform, creating an environment where inherited brands and business partners can entrust their business with peace of mind.
### Overview of Certification Registration
- **Registered Organization:** forest Inc.
- **Certification Standard:** ISO/IEC 27001:2022 / JIS Q 27001:2023
- **Registration Number:** 16344
- **Certification Date:** March 19, 2026
- **Accreditation Body:** UKAS (United Kingdom Accreditation Service)
### Comment from Shingo Yuhara, CEO of forest
'As our company inherits numerous brands and expands globally, information security is the essence of "trust." Particularly in the retail tech domain led by Tsuzucle, while technology utilization advances, the responsibility for data protection becomes even heavier. With this ISMS certification, we aim to be a company continuously chosen by all stakeholders as a "responsible platform" supporting Japanese craftsmanship.'
### About forest Inc.
- **Mission:** Nurturing Japanese Products, Coloring the World
- **Company Name:** forest Inc.
- **Location:** Theatre Jinnan Office Tower, 1-4-9 Jinnan, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
- **Representative:** Shingo Yuhara
- **Business:** M&A, business succession, and growth support for EC brands
- **URL:** https://www.forest-inc.jp/