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 to add methoxychlor dechlorane plus and UV-328 to the Export Trade Control Order
Japan to add methoxychlor dechlorane plus and UV-328 to the Export Trade Control Order

Update: On 18 February 2025, Japan officially designated the three chemicals as Class I Specified Chemical Substances, in line with the scheduled notice.    Original Text:  On 5 December 2024, Japan’s Ministry...

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Japan proposes to amend the Priority Assessment Chemical Substances List 
Japan proposes to amend the Priority Assessment Chemical Substances List 

On 12 February 2025, Japan’s Ministry of Environment (MoE), together with the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) and the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) released a joint...

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ACF GHS Report