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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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METI to reduce use of fluorocarbons in air conditioners
METI to reduce use of fluorocarbons in air conditioners

Jan-20-2023

METI GWP

On 12 December 2022, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) of Japan notified the WTO of the proposal to reduce the use of fluorocarbons in air conditioners and meet global...

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Workplace exposure limits to be established for 860 substances in Japan
Workplace exposure limits to be established for 860 substances in Japan

Jan-20-2023

Chemical inventory ISHL

On 15 December 2022, the Ministry of Labour, Health and Welfare (MHLW) released a document containing a plan to introduce workplace exposure limits for 860 chemical substances under the Industrial Safety...

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