Call for opinions on the “Draft Cabinet Order Partially Revising the Enforcement Order of the Industrial Safety and Health Act” and the “Draft Ministerial Ordinance Partially Revising the Industrial Safety and Health Regulations”

Draft Cabinet Order to Amend the Industrial Safety and Health Act

The proposed amendment to the Industrial Safety and Health Act mandates labeling and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) issuance for chemical substances, expanding the scope based on updated hazard knowledge. Key provisions include:

• Mandatory Labeling (Article 18): Chemical substances must be labeled on containers during transfer or provision.
• SDS Issuance (Article 18-2): A Safety Data Sheet must be provided to notify the receiving party of the chemical hazards during transfer or provision.
• Classification Standards: Chemicals will be classified according to the Japan Industrial Standard Z 7252 and the Globally Harmonized System (GHS).
• Enforcement Date: The amendment is set to take effect on 01-Apr-2027 (April 1, 9th year of Reiwa).
• Transitional Measures: Labeling provisions will not apply to substances newly added to the list during the transition period.

This amendment aims to enhance chemical safety management by ensuring comprehensive hazard communication across industries.

Region: Japan

Source: https://public-comment.e-gov.go.jp/pcm/download?seqNo=0000282398