Japan Japan Publishes “Application of the Chemical Substances Control Law to Recycled Plastics”

Japan Publishes “Application of the Chemical Substances Control Law to Recycled Plastics”

On October 28, 2025, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) in Japan published a flowchart summarizing how the Chemical Substances Control Law (CSCL) applies to the handling of recycled plastics, based on discussions in the System Design Working Group of the Industrial Structure Council.

Author / Responsibility

AOKI Kenji

Senior Consultant, EnviX Ltd.
General Director, E&H Consulting Co., Ltd.

Business Performance

Expertise in EHS (environment, health and safety) consulting in ASEAN region.
- Environmental regulations updating
- Chemical regulations consulting

Background

MSc in Earth Science, The University of Tokyo

AOKI Kenji