TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2021//
TI  - Transition of chemical management in Japan -shift to self-regulation and measures for small businesses
JO  - Industrial health
A1  - Jonai, Hiroshi
A1  - Ono, Mariko
A1  - Hirachi, Koichi
A1  - Tanaka, Michihiro
A1  - Sohara, Hiroshi
A1  - Umemura, Yukihiro
SP  - ePub
EP  - ePub
VL  - ePub
IS  - ePub
N2  - Increased variety and use of chemicals and the number of chemical disasters have changed chemical management. Europe and the United States have adopted self-regulation in chemical management; furthermore, countries worldwide must comply with the relevant United Nations recommendations and international standards for chemical management. Japan has experienced numerous pollution incidents and occupational disasters, resulting in the development of laws and regulations on chemical management; however, these policies are inconsistent with international trends. In particular, the shift from a compliance approach to self-regulation and measures for small businesses remain as challenges. This paper discusses the current situation and issues in chemical management in Japan, focusing on international trends.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0019-8366
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.2486/indhealth.2021-0071
ID  - ref1
ER  -