Understanding the Japanese Chemical Regulations

About the webinar

Join us for an informative webinar on Japanese chemical regulations, where we’ll explore key compliance requirements under laws such as the Chemical Substances Control Law (CSCL) and the Industrial Safety and Health Law (ISHL), and other relevant frameworks. Japan maintains a rigorous chemical regulatory framework to protect human health and the environment. Unlike in some regions where a single overarching regulation exists such as EU-REACH, Japan enforces chemical safety through a set of interrelated laws, each addressing specific aspects of chemical use, risk management, and reporting. Understanding how these laws interact is crucial for ensuring compliance and avoiding regulatory penalties.

Especially the webinar will focus on CSCL, the main chemical regulation in Japan, covering industrial chemicals which include both new and existing substances. This session is ideal for professionals involved in chemical management, regulatory affairs, and product safety who are looking to ensure compliance and avoid costly pitfalls in the Japanese market.

Points of Discussion:

• Outline of Japanese chemical regulations
• Scope and exemption criteria of Japanese chemical regulations
• Notification procedures for new substances and annual reporting under CSCL and ISHL
• Detailed discussion of additional frameworks such as PRTR and PDSCL
• Understanding Japan’s chemical inventories and how to determine if your substance is listed