Japan allocates funds for three research projects focusing on the health effects of PFASs

Japan’s Ministry of the Environment (MOE) has allocated funding for three pioneering projects dedicated to understanding the health effects associated with per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The three projects were selected...

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Japan to revise Enforcement Order for Act on Chemical Substances Regulation

On 12 April 2024, Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW), Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) and Ministry of the Environment (MOE) formally notified the World Trade Organization...

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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

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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Outcome of the 15th East Asia POPs Monitoring Workshop

In a major step forward for environmental protection and international collaboration, the Philippines and Thailand are preparing to initiate monitoring efforts for Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) later this year. This decision...

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Japan releases English version of Food Contact Material Positive List

Jan-19-2024

FCM MHLW

Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) has taken a significant step towards improving transparency and accessibility by releasing an English version of its positive list of substances assessed for...

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Japanese Government Takes Bold Steps to Control Hazardous Chemicals: Methoxychlor Dechlorane Plus and UV-328 Face Strict Regulations

In a significant step to address environmental concerns, the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW), Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), and Ministry of Environment (MoE) have jointly...

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Japan's METI Requires Comprehensive Reporting on Two Priority Assessment Chemicals

Nov-23-2023

CSCL METI

On 1 November 2023, Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) issued a directive requiring companies to submit detailed information on two priority assessment chemicals (PACs) under the country's Chemical...

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Japan issues proposal to classify NPE as Class II Specified Chemical Substance

Nov-08-2023

CSCL METI

On 27 October 2023, the Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) issued a proposal to classify poly(oxyethylene) nonylphenyl ether (NPE) as a Class II specified chemical substance according to...

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Japan revises the classification of 6 chemicals under GHS

On September 25, 2023, Japan’s National Institute of Technology and Evaluation (NITE) amended the recommended classifications of six substances based on the sixth revised edition of the UN Globally Harmonized System...

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ACF GHS Report