Introduction to Japan Regulatory Regions

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Japan amends notification rules for New Chemical Substances under CSCL
Japan amends notification rules for New Chemical Substances under CSCL

Update: On 17 September 2025, Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW), Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), and Ministry of the Environment (MoE) jointly announced the promulgation date...

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Japan consults to designate PFHxS-related substances as Class I Specified Chemicals (Updated)
Japan consults to designate PFHxS-related substances as Class I Specified Chemicals (Updated)

Update 17 April 2026:  On 17 April 2026, Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW), Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) and Ministry of the Environment (MoE) released the final promulgated order...

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