Regulatory Briefing

In Japan, industrial chemicals are primarily regulated under four different laws, each of which has its own chemical inventory. These inventories define different categories of chemical substances subject to specific regulatory requirements.

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Japan Amends Import Customs Clearance Procedures under CSCL – Effective February 2025
Japan Amends Import Customs Clearance Procedures under CSCL – Effective February 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...

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Japan to add methoxychlor dechlorane plus and UV-328 to the Export Trade Control Order
Japan 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...

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