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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On 2 June 2026, Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) issued an updated notice on import customs clearance procedures for chemical substances under the Chemical Substances Control Law (CSCL). The ministry published the revised notice on the METI Portal. This amendment reflects the implementation of...
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On 30 March 2026, Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) published the reporting guidelines for Class II Specified Chemical Substances under the Chemical Substances Control Law (CSCL) for financial year (FY) ...
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