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Japan publishes GHS Classified Chemicals list for FY 2024
On 14 July 2025, Japan's National Institute of Technology and Evaluation (NITE) published a list of 186 substances classified in accordance with the Globally Harmonized System for Classification and Labelling (GHS) guidelines. NITE released the most recent list for FY 2024 on the portal on behalf of the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW), the Ministry of Environment (MoE), and the Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry (METI), which are in charge of GHS classification in Japan.
Previous update in June 2024
NITE previously released the FY 2023 GHS list covering 160 substances on its portal on 21 June 2024. More information can be found here.
Important Takeaways from the List
The FY 2024 list includes 43 newly classified substances and 143 substances with updated GHS classification. It covers classifications from 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025. Furthermore, NITE has supplied comprehensive details including:
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CAS and identification numbers;
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Classification details;
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Hazard class;
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Hazard pictogram;
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Precautionary and hazard statements;
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Reference information and
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Signal word
Obligations for Companies
It is recommended that businesses keep consult the latest GHS data when creating labels or Safety Data Sheets (SDSs). Nevertheless, using the given classification is not mandatory. Alternative data or test findings that are not covered by the MHLW, MoE and METI may be used by businesses.
We acknowledge that the above information has been compiled from National Institute of Technology and Evaluation - Chemical Risk Information Platform (NITE-CHRIP) portal .
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