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 Releases Q&A Document to Clarify Provisions of Positive List for Food Contact Materials (FCM)
Japan Releases Q&A Document to Clarify Provisions of Positive List for Food Contact Materials (FCM)

Update: On 14 May 2025, Japan’s Consumer Affairs Agency (CAA) published a revised Q&A document on its portal to further clarify the provisions of a Positive List for Food Contact Materials...

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Japan Publishes Safety Review Procedures for New Substances under Food Contact Regulation
Japan Publishes Safety Review Procedures for New Substances under Food Contact Regulation

On 14 May 2025, Japan’s Consumer Affairs Agency (CAA) published safety review procedures for new substances used in food contact materials (FCMs) on the portal. These procedures primarily focus on newly...

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