Technical Seminar: Introduction to Chemical Substance Regulations - Basic Course

Explanation of Japan's Major Regulations Along the Chemical Substance Life Cycle

This seminar is a course that systematically explains the fundamentals of Japan's major chemical substance regulations in accordance with the life cycle of chemical substances (research and development, manufacturing, distribution, sales, and disposal). In the research and development stage, we will learn about the Chemical Substances Control Law and the Industrial Safety and Health Act related to the pre-examination of new chemical substances. In the manufacturing and distribution stages, we will cover regulations such as GHS classification, labeling, provision of Safety Data Sheets (SDS), risk assessment, as well as the Industrial Safety and Health Act, the Poisonous and Deleterious Substances Control Act, the Fire Service Act, and the Chemical Substances Control Law. Additionally, we will explain the PRTR system, the Water Pollution Control Act, the Disaster Prevention Act, the Soil Contamination Countermeasures Act, and the Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act. In the sales stage, we will review regulations related to the Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Act, the Household Goods Quality Labeling Act, and regulations concerning food and cosmetics. In the disposal stage, we will address the Waste Management Act, the Ozone Layer Protection Act, the Fluorocarbon Emission Control Act, and trends related to the marine plastic problem. Finally, we will explain the requirements for chemical substance management and future regulatory trends. *For more details, please check the related links or the seminar details in the catalog.*

Technical Seminar