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The FCM positive list has been updated by Japan MHLW

Mar-09-2023 Chemical inventory FCM MHLW

On 26 December 2022, the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) of Japan released a notice containing new requirements for several substances to its food contact materials (FCMs) positive list ...

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200 compounds are classified as "Category 1" carcinogens in Japan

Feb-17-2023 Chemical inventory ISHL MHLW

Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) has classified 200 substances under Category 1 for carcinogenicity. The announcement was made on 26 December 2022, under an amendment to the Ind...

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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 warming potential (...

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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 Saf...

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Japan establishes monitoring criteria for potential substance exposure

Dec-20-2022 Exposure monitoring & measurement Risk assessment Risk management

On 21 November 2022, the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare (MHLW) published an interim report on worker exposure measuring requirements, in order to assist businesses in getting ready t...

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Japan publishes a manual to promote online applications

Dec-13-2022 Chemical notification/ registration CSCL

In Japan, companies must notify new chemical substances manufactured or imported in volumes of less than one tonne a year or apply for small-volume permits. Companies are also required to submit appli...

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Japan to classify carcinogenic substances under category 1

Dec-05-2022 GHS Government incentives Hazard assessment Human health exposure

The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) is a cabinet-level ministry of the Japanese government which provides services on health, labour and welfare.   The MHLW published a proposal on ...

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