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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 releases revised positive list for food contact materials
Japan releases revised positive list for food contact materials

Apr-21-2023

FCM MHLW

On 6 March 2023, Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) published a draft of its latest revised positive list for food contact materials (FCMs) which includes substances for listing...

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NPE to be designated as Class II Specified Chemical Substance in Japan
NPE to be designated as Class II Specified Chemical Substance in Japan

Apr-19-2023

Chemical inventory CSCL

On 14 February 2023, Japan’s Ministry of Environment (MOE) announced its plan of drawing up proposals to designate poly(oxyethylene) nonylphenyl ether (NPE) as class II specified chemical substance. Class II specified...

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