In Japan, industrial chemicals are primarily regulated under four different laws, each of which has its own chemical inventory. These inventories define different categories of chemical substances subject to specific regulatory requirements.
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Jun-25-2026
The competent Japanese ministries have revised the technical standards and labelling requirements for certain products containing PFHxS-related substances under the Chemical Substances Control Law (CSCL). The public consultation period for both amendments ran from 31 March 2026 to 30 April 2026. Both revisions implement Cabinet Order No. 416 of 2025, which designated perfluoro (hexane-1-sulfonic acid)-related substances" (PFHxS-related...
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On 2 June 2026, Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) issued an updated notice on import customs clearance procedures for chemical substances under the Chemical Substances Control Law (CSCL). The ministry published the revised notice on the METI Portal. This amendment reflects the implementation of...
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