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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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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Jun-17-2026
Update 17 June 2026: On 17 June 2026, Japan's final promulgated order designating PFHxS-related substances as Class I Specified Chemicals became effective. The update was published on the portal of the National Institute of Technology and Evaluation (NITE). The list of PFHxS-related substances can be accessed here. Update 17 April 2026: On 17 April...
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