Reference source : National Institute of Technology and Evaluation (NITE)-Japan
Japan GHS Chemical Classification and Labelling Safety data sheets (SDSs) Regulatory Update METI Ministry of Environment MOE MHLW Chemical substances Hazardous Substance List
On 3 July 2026, Japan's National Institute of Technology and Evaluation (NITE) published a list of 142 substances classified in accordance with the Globally Harmonized System for Classification and Labelling (GHS) guidelines. The list was published by the National Institute of Technology and Evaluation (NITE) 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 jointly oversee GHS classification in Japan.
Previous update in July 2025
NITE previously released the FY 2024 GHS classification results for 186 substances on its portal on 14 July 2025. More information can be found here.
Overview of the FY 2025 List
The FY 2025 update includes 83 chemicals with a revised GHS classification and 59 newly classified substances. Classifications from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026 are covered. Additionally, NITE has supplied thorough information that includes:
Substance ID
CAS Registry Number
Substance Name
Obligations for Companies
It is advised that companies create labels or Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) using the most recent GHS data. However, it is not mandatory to use the specified classification. Businesses may use alternative data or test results that are not covered by the MHLW, MoE, and METI.
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