近日，日本知名企業三得利控股的董事長兼首席執行官新浪剛史（Takashi Niinami）於9月1日正式提交辭呈，引發社會廣泛關注。此次事件的背景源於8月22日，福岡縣警方因涉嫌從美國進口含有大麻衍生成分THC（四氫大麻酚）的保健品，對新浪剛史位於東京都港區的住所進行了搜查。據報導，警方在搜查過程中，新浪剛史表示自己認為這些產品是合法的保健品，並稱這些產品是由一位女性熟人主動寄給他的。然而，在警方的搜查中並未實際發現該保健品，而新浪剛史的初步尿檢結果也呈陰性。

此事件牽涉的法律背景為日本於2024年12月12日生效的《大麻管制法》與《麻藥品管制法》修正案，其中明確將大麻及其精神活性成分 THC 列為「麻醉品」，因此進口、持有或使用此類物品皆屬違法行為。雖然目前尚未檢出違法物品或陽性反應，但事件已足以引發企業治理及社會輿論的高度關注。

三得利作為全球知名的食品飲料及酒類企業，其產品線涵蓋三得利烏龍茶以及多款知名日本威士忌，如響、山崎、白州等，這起事件無疑對公司的品牌形象與公眾信任造成一定影響。新浪剛史的辭職被認為是對事件的負責，也是企業對外部風險管理與社會責任的一種回應。整體而言，此事件凸顯高管個人行為與企業形象之間的密切關聯，也再次提醒企業領導人在法律合規與個人行為上的高度警覺性。

Recently, Takashi Niinami, the Chairman and CEO of Japan’s renowned company Suntory Holdings, officially submitted his resignation on September 1, drawing widespread public attention. The background of this incident dates back to August 22, when the Fukuoka Prefectural Police searched Niinami’s residence in Minato Ward, Tokyo, on suspicion of importing health supplements from the United States containing THC (tetrahydrocannabinol), a derivative of cannabis. Reports indicate that during the search, Niinami stated that he believed these products were legal health supplements and that they had been sent to him voluntarily by a female acquaintance. However, the police did not actually find the supplements during the search, and Niinami’s preliminary urine test also returned negative.

The legal context involves Japan’s Cannabis Control Act and Narcotics and Psychotropics Control Act, amended on December 12, 2024, which explicitly classify cannabis and its psychoactive component THC as “narcotics.” Importing, possessing, or using such substances is therefore illegal. Although no illegal substances were found and no positive test results were recorded, the incident has already attracted significant attention regarding corporate governance and public opinion.

Suntory, as a globally recognized food, beverage, and alcoholic beverage company, has a product lineup that includes Suntory Oolong Tea as well as well-known Japanese whiskies such as Hibiki, Yamazaki, and Hakushu. This incident inevitably impacts the company’s brand image and public trust. Niinami’s resignation is seen as an act of accountability for the incident and a response to the company’s external risk management and social responsibility. Overall, the case highlights the close connection between the personal conduct of executives and corporate reputation, while serving as a reminder of the importance for corporate leaders to remain vigilant regarding legal compliance and personal behavior.