JP Industrial Safety and Health Act — Expansion of Substances Subject to Mandatory Risk Assessment
ENFORCEMENT TIMELINE
Full enforcement on April 1, 2024
Overview
Under amendments to the Industrial Safety and Health Act, the range of chemical substances subject to mandatory SDS provision, labeling, and risk assessment (Risk Assessment Target Substances) is being substantially expanded. The scope is being broadened in stages from around 700 substances to cover all substances confirmed to be hazardous under GHS classification criteria, ultimately reaching more than 2,900 substances.
Enforcement Timeline
April 1, 2024: A major expansion of the covered substances begins, extending coverage to around 2,300 substances.
April 1, 2025: Further substances are added, and the transition to fully autonomous management is completed.
Business Impact
Companies must comprehensively manage SDS information for every chemical substance they handle and carry out risk assessments in stages for each newly added substance.