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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 Plans to Ban PFOA and PFOA-related Compounds
Japan Plans to Ban PFOA and PFOA-related Compounds

Feb-22-2024

MHLW PFOA

In a significant step to protect the environment and public health, Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW), Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), and Ministry of Environment (MOE)...

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Japan Implements Stricter Regulations on Safety Data Sheets and Labels for Hazardous Substances
Japan Implements Stricter Regulations on Safety Data Sheets and Labels for Hazardous Substances

Feb-20-2024

Safety data sheets (SDSs) MHLW

On 9 January 2024, the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare (MHLW) issued a key notice to guide companies in complying with new requirements for safety data sheets (SDSs) and...

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