Introduction to Japan Regulatory Regions

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Japan amends ISHA list, adds 171 New Chemicals to the Inventory
Japan amends ISHA list, adds 171 New Chemicals to the Inventory

On 27 March 2026, Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) released a list of 171 new chemicals under the Industrial Safety and Health Act (ISHA).    The same day, an official ISHA Notice was...

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Japan amends Priority Assessment Chemical Substances List
Japan amends Priority Assessment Chemical Substances List

On 1 April 2026, Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW), Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) and Ministry of Environment (MoE), published a joint draft on METI portal to amend the Priority Assessment Chemical...

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