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 revises the Priority Assessment Chemicals list and Monitoring Procedures for FY2024
Japan revises the Priority Assessment Chemicals list and Monitoring Procedures for FY2024

On 7 February 2025, Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), in collaboration with the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) and the Ministry of Environment (MOE), released a...

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Japan Releases Q and A Document to Clarify Provisions of Positive List for Food Contact Materials
Japan Releases Q and A Document to Clarify Provisions of Positive List for Food Contact Materials

On 6 February 2025, Japan’s Consumer Affairs Agency (CAA) published a Q&A document on its portal to clarify the provisions of a Positive List for Food Contact Materials (FCMs). The Positive...

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