Japan Proposes Amendments Regarding Online Procedures for Class I Specified Chemical Substances
Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) has proposed significant amendments to the procedures related to the manufacture of Class I Specified Chemical Substances under the Enforcement Regulations of the...
Read MoreJapan to Implement Comprehensive Ban on PFOA-related Products
Japan will implement a ban on 21 products containing perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) isomers, their salts and PFOA-related compounds, as announced on 26 April 2024. This significant move by the Ministry of...
Read MoreJapan allocates funds for three research projects focusing on the health effects of PFASs
Japan’s Ministry of the Environment (MOE) has allocated funding for three pioneering projects dedicated to understanding the health effects associated with per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The three projects were selected...
Read MoreJapan to revise Enforcement Order for Act on Chemical Substances Regulation
On 12 April 2024, Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW), Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) and Ministry of the Environment (MOE) formally notified the World Trade Organization...
Read MoreJapan Implements Stricter Regulations on Safety Data Sheets and Labels for Hazardous Substances
On 9 January 2024, the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare (MHLW) issued a key notice to guide companies in complying with new requirements for safety data sheets (SDSs) and...
Read MoreOutcome of the 15th East Asia POPs Monitoring Workshop
In a major step forward for environmental protection and international collaboration, the Philippines and Thailand are preparing to initiate monitoring efforts for Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) later this year. This decision...
Read MoreJapan releases English version of Food Contact Material Positive List
Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) has taken a significant step towards improving transparency and accessibility by releasing an English version of its positive list of substances assessed for...
Read MoreJapanese Government Takes Bold Steps to Control Hazardous Chemicals: Methoxychlor Dechlorane Plus and UV-328 Face Strict Regulations
In a significant step to address environmental concerns, the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW), Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), and Ministry of Environment (MoE) have jointly...
Read MoreJapan's METI Requires Comprehensive Reporting on Two Priority Assessment Chemicals
On 1 November 2023, Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) issued a directive requiring companies to submit detailed information on two priority assessment chemicals (PACs) under the country's Chemical...
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Downloadable Content
- Medical Device Regulation Actionable Summary
- Food Contact Material Actionable Summary - Japan
- Actionable Summary Japan 2025
- Chemicsl Saftey And Control Law Act In Japanese/english
- Cscl Enforcement Decree
- Industrail Saftey And Health Law In Japense/english
- Ishl Enforcement Decree
- Pollutant Release And Transfer Register Act
- Prtr Enforcement Decree