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Jonny Du

Regulatory Analyst, Editor

Mr. Jonny Du is a regulatory analyst and editor at ChemLinked Japanese portal, specializing in chemical regulation issues.

Articles (31)

Japan Partially Revises Q&A on the Positive List System for FCM
Jun 11, 2026
Clarifying the interior classifications of freezers and refrigerators in Q12 helps both appliance and resin manufacturers determine the applicable scope. Meanwhile, deleting and transferring Q40 centralizes recycling guidelines for easier management.
Japan FCM
Japan Officially Designates Chlorpyrifos, MCCP, and Long-Chain PFCA as Class I Specified Chemical Substances
May 25, 2026
Following the public comment period in March of this year, the designation of the target substances as Class I Specified Chemical Substances and regulatory details, including products subject to import prohibition, have been officially determined.
Japan Japan CSCL Chemical management Stockholm Convention Convention Japan CSCL Inventory
Japan Promulgates Ministerial Ordinance Designating 117 Specific Substances as PFHxS-Related Substances
Apr 29, 2026
This ministerial ordinance is intended to clarify the specific chemical substances subject to regulation by compiling them into a list, and it will come into effect on June 17, 2026. Businesses handling related chemical substances are required to respond and confirm promptly.
Japan Japan CSCL Registration/notification Chemical management PFAS Japan CSCL
Japan to Extend Confidentiality Period for Low-Risk New Chemicals
Apr 17, 2026
On March 11, 2026, Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW), Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), and Ministry of the Environment (MOE) jointly announced a proposal to amend the ministerial ordinance concerning the public notice of names of new chemical substances under Article 4, Paragraph 5 of the Chemical Substances Control Law (CSCL). The authorities have initiated a public consultation period for these proposed changes, which will remain open until April 10, 2026.
Japan Japan CSCL
Japan to Expand Scope of Substances Requiring Labels and SDS under the ISHL
Apr 13, 2026
The scope of substances subject to mandatory labeling and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) provision is expected to be expanded to include chemicals classified by March 31, 2025 (the end of FY2024).
Japan Japan ISHL GHS
Japan Amends and Corrects the Positive List for Food Contact Materials and Packaging
Apr 07, 2026
Based on the requests from the industry, two new substances have been added as essential monomers, and one correction has been made to the existing classifications.
Japan FCM
Japan Seeks Public Comment on Designating 3 Chemicals as Class I Specified Chemical Substances
Mar 31, 2026
This public comment process is regarded as preliminary. The timeline for subsequent steps has not been disclosed, and the official designation is expected to require additional time.
Japan Japan CSCL
Japan Publishes Guideline on Substitute Chemical Name System under the ISHA
Mar 26, 2026
The guideline clarifies the criteria for establishing substitute names and provides operational details aimed at protecting trade secrets.
Japan Japan ISHL GHS
Japan to Strengthen Export Regulations on PFHxS-Related Substances
Mar 19, 2026
METI is seeking public comment on draft rules requiring export approval for PFHxS-related substances and products.
Japan PFAS
Japan Extends FCM Transition to 2030 & Eases Testing
Mar 05, 2026
In the Positive List System for Food Contact Materials, the transition period for compliance with the new standards has been extended by three years to 2030, and special measures permitting flexible implementation of the new testing methods at testing sites have been introduced.
Japan FCM

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