I think that is an error in the DVD info pro I have (the one that came with EMC 9).
Nero Discspeed 4 gives a different MID, probably more to your liking :-), but does not report the manufacturer. See pic
The link site says it is an authorised distributor of Taiyo Yuden. The label at the top of the spindle says Made in Japan Manufactured by Taiyo Yuden .Co.Ltd. I really do think they're genuine :-)
For the CD discs bought from the same site, Nero gives second pic. This time does recognise manufacturer. DVDinfo pro gives
Media Information
Format Capacity Blank Disc
Free Blocks 736962560
Free Capacity 702.82MB(736.96MB)
Media Type CD-R
ATIP Start Time of Lead In (Media Code) 97m24s 1f
ATIP Last Possible Start Time of Lead Out 79m59s72f
Manufacturer Name Taiyo Yuden Company Limited
HD-BURN Certified YES
Available Write Descriptor CLV 48.0x 7200KBps
Available Write Descriptor CLV 40.0x 6000KBps
Available Write Descriptor CLV 24.0x 3600KBps
Available Write Descriptor
Edited by jeanrosenfeld, 24 September 2008 - 11:05 AM.