Japan Regulatory News

Japan updates the list of Deleterious Substances

Mar-24-2023

Chemical inventory MHLW

In Japan, the Poisonous and Deleterious Substances Control Law (PDSCL) designates poisonous and deleterious substances according to their acute toxicity level. On 26 January 2023, the Ministry of Health, Labour and...

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Japan updates its positive lists for hair dyes and quasi-drugs

Mar-09-2023

Chemical inventory MHLW

Hair dyes and "quasi-drugs" are governed under the Pharmaceutical and Medical Devices Act in Japan. Before producing or promoting their products, businesses must first meet registration requirements and receive approval from...

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The FCM positive list has been updated by Japan MHLW

Mar-09-2023

Chemical inventory FCM MHLW

On 26 December 2022, the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) of Japan released a notice containing new requirements for several substances to its food contact materials (FCMs) positive list...

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200 compounds are classified as "Category 1" carcinogens in Japan

Feb-17-2023

Chemical inventory ISHL MHLW

Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) has classified 200 substances under Category 1 for carcinogenicity. The announcement was made on 26 December 2022, under an amendment to the Industrial...

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METI to reduce use of fluorocarbons in air conditioners

Jan-20-2023

METI GWP

On 12 December 2022, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) of Japan notified the WTO of the proposal to reduce the use of fluorocarbons in air conditioners and meet global...

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Workplace exposure limits to be established for 860 substances in Japan

Jan-20-2023

Chemical inventory ISHL

On 15 December 2022, the Ministry of Labour, Health and Welfare (MHLW) released a document containing a plan to introduce workplace exposure limits for 860 chemical substances under the Industrial Safety...

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Japan establishes monitoring criteria for potential substance exposure

Dec-20-2022

Exposure monitoring & measurement Risk assessment Risk management

On 21 November 2022, the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare (MHLW) published an interim report on worker exposure measuring requirements, in order to assist businesses in getting ready to...

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Japan publishes a manual to promote online applications

Dec-13-2022

Chemical notification/ registration CSCL

In Japan, companies must notify new chemical substances manufactured or imported in volumes of less than one tonne a year or apply for small-volume permits. Companies are also required to submit...

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Japan to classify carcinogenic substances under category 1

Dec-05-2022

GHS Government incentives Hazard assessment Human health exposure

The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) is a cabinet-level ministry of the Japanese government which provides services on health, labour and welfare.   The MHLW published a proposal on 21...

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Sea transport requirements to be revised by Japan

Nov-23-2022

Chemical industry Hazardous chemicals

The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) is the Japanese government agency responsible for the comprehensive and systematic use, development and conservation of the land, consistent development of social...

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