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Japan finalises amended guidelines on alternative names of chemicals under ISHA
Japan finalises amended guidelines on alternative names of chemicals under ISHA

On 20 February 2026, Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) published the final amended version of the Guidelines for Notification of Alternative Names, etc. of Notifiable Substances under the Industrial Safety and Health Act (ISHA). The guidelines were promulgated on the same day via Japan’s e-GOV Public Comment Portal.  ...

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Japan consults on amendments to ISHL Rules for Carcinogenic Substances
Japan consults on amendments to ISHL Rules for Carcinogenic Substances

On 23 January 2026, Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) published two consultation drafts proposing amendments to the Industrial Safety and Health Law (ISHL) relating to carcinogenic substances. Both the drafts were published on Japan’s e-GOV Public Comment Portal.   Background   In Japan, carcinogenic substances...

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