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: METI consults on revision of PAC list for ethyl hydrogen sulphate
Japan: METI consults on revision of PAC list for ethyl hydrogen sulphate

Update: On 31 March 2025, based on toxicity assessment data submitted by companies, the ministries decided to revoke the PAC designation of ethyl hydrogen sulphate and reclassify it as a general...

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Japan launches consultation on draft design certification standards for Plastic Product Design
Japan launches consultation on draft design certification standards for Plastic Product Design

On 18 March 2025, Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW), Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF), and Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) released the draft design...

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ACF GHS Report