Recently, the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) of Japan, under the Industrial Safety and Health Act (ISHA), added 131 new substances to the newly published list of chemical substances, disclosing their names, chemical structures, and ISHA numbers.
According to the regulations, companies must submit a series of detailed information to the MHLW before producing or importing these chemical substances. This information includes the chemical structure, intended uses, estimated production volumes, and toxicity data. Additionally, companies are required to conduct comprehensive risk assessments to clearly identify the potential impacts of these chemicals on human health and the environment.
The MHLW emphasizes that all companies involved with these new chemicals must implement strict safety measures. These include providing necessary personal protective equipment to employees, conducting safety operation training, and developing emergency response measures to ensure that potential chemical incidents can be handled quickly and effectively.
The government stated that it will continue to monitor the implementation of these regulations and update and adjust policies as needed to address new challenges and demands. This update reflects the Japanese government's ongoing concern and commitment to the safe management of chemical substances, aiming to ensure workplace safety and environmental protection through stringent regulatory measures.
