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 classifies 47 chemicals under the GHS
Japan classifies 47 chemicals under the GHS

In Japan, the classification of substances according to the Japan GHS is overseen by three key ministries: the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), the Ministry of Health, Labour and...

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Japan updated its guidelines for companies providing data to the GHS programme
Japan updated its guidelines for companies providing data to the GHS programme

Jul-20-2023

METI MHLW

In June 2022 the Japanese Ministry for Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW), Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), and Ministry of the Environment (MOE) together with the National Institute of...

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ACF GHS Report