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: MHLW adds 29 entries to the list of chemicals that cause skin irritation
Japan: MHLW adds 29 entries to the list of chemicals that cause skin irritation

On 18 July 2025, The Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare (MHLW) in Japan released a list of substances that have been found to irritate skin or absorb through the skin....

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Japan: MHLW revises the provisions for chemicals that cause skin irritation
Japan: MHLW revises the provisions for chemicals that cause skin irritation

Update: On 28 February 2025, MHLW published the revised list of chemicals causing skin irritation. This revised list contains updated provisions for skin irritants. More information can be found here.   Original...

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