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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200 compounds are classified as "Category 1" carcinogens in Japan
200 compounds are classified as "Category 1" carcinogens in Japan

Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) has classified 200 substances under Category 1 for carcinogenicity. The announcement was made on 26 December 2022, under an amendment to the Industrial...

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METI to reduce use of fluorocarbons in air conditioners
METI to reduce use of fluorocarbons in air conditioners

Jan-20-2023

METI GWP

On 12 December 2022, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) of Japan notified the WTO of the proposal to reduce the use of fluorocarbons in air conditioners and meet global...

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ACF GHS Report