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 solicits consultation to amend guidelines under CSCL
Japan solicits consultation to amend guidelines under CSCL

On 20 August 2025, Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW), Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) and Ministry of the Environment (MoE) jointly released draft amendments to the...

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Japan: METI Amends Notifications Provisions for Chemicals under CSCL
Japan: METI Amends Notifications Provisions for Chemicals under CSCL

On 5 August 2025, Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) published draft amendments to notification provisions for the manufacture or import of chemicals under Chemical Substances Control Law (CSCL)....

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