Japan establishes new standards for PFOS and PFOA in mineral water
On 26 February 2025, Japan’s Consumer Affairs Agency (CAA) notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of a proposed revision to water quality standards under the Food Sanitation Act. This revision aims...
Read MoreJapan publishes J4CE 2024 case studies report showcasing circular economy initiatives
On 17 February 2025, Japan released a document entitled "J4CE 2024 Noteworthy Cases", which highlights key circular economy initiatives, led by businesses and local governments under the Japan Circular Economy Partnership...
Read MoreJapan designates three POPs as Class I Specified Chemical Substances
Feb-18-2025
Update: On 18 February 2025, Japan designated three POPs as Class I Specified Chemical Substances, in line with the scheduled notice. As of this date, there are a total of 39...
Read MoreJapan Amends Import Customs Clearance Procedures under CSCL – Effective February 2025
Feb-18-2025
Update: On 18 February 2025, the updated import customs clearance procedure became effective, in line with the scheduled notice. Original Text: On February 6, 2025, the updated import customs clearance procedure...
Read MoreJapan to add methoxychlor dechlorane plus and UV-328 to the Export Trade Control Order
Update: On 18 February 2025, Japan officially designated the three chemicals as Class I Specified Chemical Substances, in line with the scheduled notice. Original Text: On 5 December 2024, Japan’s Ministry...
Read MoreJapan proposes to amend the Priority Assessment Chemical Substances List
Feb-14-2025
On 12 February 2025, Japan’s Ministry of Environment (MoE), together with the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) and the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) released a joint...
Read MoreJapan revises the Priority Assessment Chemicals list and Monitoring Procedures for FY2024
Feb-11-2025
On 7 February 2025, Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), in collaboration with the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) and the Ministry of Environment (MOE), released a...
Read MoreJapan Releases Q and A Document to Clarify Provisions of Positive List for Food Contact Materials
On 6 February 2025, Japan’s Consumer Affairs Agency (CAA) published a Q&A document on its portal to clarify the provisions of a Positive List for Food Contact Materials (FCMs). The Positive...
Read MoreJapan Amends Import Customs Clearance Procedures under CSCL – Effective February 2025
Feb-11-2025
On February 6, 2025, the updated import customs clearance procedure for chemicals under the Chemical Substances Control Law (CSCL) was made available on the official portal of Japan's Ministry of Economy,...
Read MoreJapan Updates Food Additive Standards under Food Sanitation Act
Update: On 30 January 2025, the Japanese government notified the WTO that the proposed revisions to food additive standards under the Food Sanitation Act became effective on 23 January 2025. ...
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