Index of Japan EHS
Framework of EHS laws and regulations in Japan.
| Category | Theme |
|---|---|
| Overall | Japan, Organizations with Governing Environmental Regulations |
| Chemical |
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| Waste | Waste management |
Related Reports
| Date | Title |
|---|---|
| 2022-04-29 | Japan, 12th Joint meeting on Fluorocarbon Countermeasures by Industrial Structure Council and Central Environment Council |
| 2021-11-05 | METI releases the Cabinet decision on the 6th Strategic Energy Plan |
| 2021-10-26 | Japan cabinet approves partial revision of PRTR Act |
| 2021-10-26 |
Japan, MOE publishes notice on revision of environmental standards for water pollution Revision on the standard value for hexavalent chromium and the environmental standards for coliform bacteria |
| 2021-09-29 |
Japan, MOE revises provisional effluent standard of nitrogen Partially Revising the Ministerial Ordinance for Establishing Effluent Standard |
| 2021-09-29 |
Japan, MOE revises provisional effluent standard of zinc Partially Revising the Ministerial Ordinance for Establishing Effluent Standard, etc. |
| 2021-09-20 | METI of Japan releases interim report on economic approaches to achieve carbon neutrality |
| 2021-08-27 |
METI of Japan Compiles Measures for Homes and Buildings to Achieve Carbon Neutrality by 2050 Publication of “energy conservation measures in homes and buildings for a decarbonized society” |
| 2021-08-24 | MOEJ unveils outline of draft implementing rules for Act on Plastic Resource Circulation |
| 2021-08-14 |
METI releases the Cabinet decision on the 6th Strategic Energy Plan (Draft) Four years after the previous plan was formulated, it is now being revised |
| 2021-07-20 |
Japan, MOE solicits public comments on the revision of PFOS-related provisions of the Chemical Substances Control Act Newly add PFOA used in specific products to be regulated |
| 2021-07-06 |
Japan, METI releases interim report on regulations for fuel cell vehicles Aiming to create a safe platform for a new hydrogen society and to resolve issues that have emerged as the introduction of fuel cell vehicles has expanded |
| 2021-06-28 |
Japan, MHLW Changes Measures to be taken when importing products that may contain asbestos Requires written certification at the time of import that asbestos does not exceed 0.1 percent of the weight of the product |
| 2021-06-24 | MOE of Japan formulates decarbonization infrastructure initiative |
| 2021-06-16 | MOE of Japan releases Annual Report on the Environment, the Sound Material-Cycle Society and Biodiversity for 2021 |
| 2021-06-16 |
Japan sets goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050 A partial amendment to the Act on Promotion of Global Warming Countermeasures passed and promulgated |
| 2021-06-09 |
Japan to strengthen plastic recycling to realize circular economy Both houses passed the Act on Promotion of Resource Circulation for Plastics |
| 2021-06-02 | Japan cabinet approves Bill for plastic resource management |
| 2021-04-28 | PFOA and its Salts Classified as “Class I Specified Chemical Substance” in Japan |
| 2021-04-28 |
Expansion of Labeling and SDS Issuance Obligations in Japan Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare announced estimated schedule for Expansion of substances subject to labeling and SDS issuance that will require mandatory measures |
| 2021-04-28 |
MOE of Japan Starts Study on Water Quality Control of PFHxS The draft policy for the water quality control of PFHxS is presented against the background of the latest developments in the POPs Convention |
| 2021-04-23 |
Technical Standards for Biomass Power Generation Facilities Newly established technical standards for biomass power generation facilities by the revision of the Ministerial Ordinance |
| 2021-04-12 | Interim Report on Management of Chemical Substances in Workplace |
| 2021-04-12 |
Attempts to Introduce Bioplastics in Japan MOE of Japan started further promotion of environmentally friendly design with bioplastics |
| 2020-12-25 |
METI publishes Green Growth Strategy towards 2050 Carbon Neutrality Around 50-60% of electricity will be generated from the renewable energy by 2050 |
| 2020-12-04 |
MOE of Japan Starts to Solicit Public Comments on Draft Cabinet Order to Amend Current PRTR System Additions to and removals from Class I Designated Chemical Substances and Class II Designated Chemical Substances |
| 2020-07-28 |
Growing Awareness of Plastic Waste Problem and Construction of Circular Economy in Japan Domestic Trends in Bioplastics, as one of Key Solutions |
| 2020-06-24 |
Amendment to Poisonous and Deleterious Substances Designation Order in Japan New substances were added to each category, 2 to the “Poisonous Substances” category and 14 to the “Deleterious Substances” category |