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 updates the list of Deleterious Substances
In Japan, the Poisonous and Deleterious Substances Control Law (PDSCL) designates poisonous and deleterious substances according to their acute toxicity level. On 26 January 2023, the Ministry of Health, Labour and...
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Japan updates its positive lists for hair dyes and quasi-drugs
Hair dyes and "quasi-drugs" are governed under the Pharmaceutical and Medical Devices Act in Japan. Before producing or promoting their products, businesses must first meet registration requirements and receive approval from...
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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