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.
News
Japan Proposes Digital Hazard Reporting and Expanded CSCL Requirements
May-29-2026
Update 29 May 2026: On 29 May 2026, Japan's MHLW, METI and MoE published the results of the public consultation on the country’s e-GOV Public Comment Portal. On the same day, final order was promulgated and published on...
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Japan amends the Ministerial Ordinance for New Chemicals under CSCL (Updated)
Update 22 June 2026: On 22 June 2026, Japan's final promulgated order amending the Ministerial Ordinance for New Chemicals under the CSCL became effective. The update was published on the country’s e-GOV Public Comment Portal and in the Kanpo Gazette. ...
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Downloadable Content
- Medical Device Regulation Actionable Summary
- Food Contact Material Actionable Summary - Japan
- Actionable Summary Japan 2025
- Chemicsl Saftey And Control Law Act In Japanese/english
- Cscl Enforcement Decree
- Industrail Saftey And Health Law In Japense/english
- Ishl Enforcement Decree
- Pollutant Release And Transfer Register Act
- Prtr Enforcement Decree