NATIONAL PROFILE on Chemicals Management - UNITAR

6 1.1.6 Japan Chemical Industry Association (JCIA)(http://www.nikkakyo.org/)The Japan Chemical Industry Association (JCIA) was established as the Chemical IndustryControl Association in October 1942 and became the Chemical Industry Federation inMarch 1946. In June 1991, the current Japan Chemical Industry Association (JCIA) wasincorporated.The JCIA aims at contributing to Japan’s economic prosperity and the advancement ofthe life of the Japanese people through ensuring the sound development of the chemicalindustry. To this end, JCIA conducts such activities as study and research on production,distribution and consumption of chemical products as well as in areas such as technology,labour, environment and safety and policy planning and promotion. As of November 2002,the JCIA is composed of 195 member companies and 80 associate members.JCIA’s main activities are as follows:● Study and research on production, distribution and consumption regarding the chemicalindustry● Study, research and surveys on various problems regarding the chemical industryincluding technology, labour, environment and safety, as well as the formulation andpromotion of countermeasures● Recognition of achievements in the development of stand out technology and safety resultsin relation to the chemical industry● Collection and provision of information regarding the chemical industry● Public relations activities to promote an understanding of the chemical industry● Holding of training meetings, seminars, etc. regarding the chemical industry● Exchange/communication and cooperation, etc. with related domestic and foreignorganisations regarding the chemical industryOf particular, in order to promote voluntary management of chemical substances amongits member companies, the Environment and Safety Committee and the Committee forICCA were established within the JCIA. They conduct the JCIA PRTR study, response todisaster protection including transport, promotion of occupational health and safety, and thepromotion of the HPV Initiative and Long-range Research Initiative (LRI).6 1.1.7 Japan Chemical Exporters’ Association (JCEA) and theJapan Chemical Importers’ Association (JCIA)(https://www.cheminfo.jp/jcta/)The Japan Chemical Exporters Association (JCEA) was established in 1953 and has 120member companies. The Japan Chemical Importers Association (JCIA), on the other hand,was established in 1976 and consists of 206 member companies.While providing precise information and consulting services regarding regulations onsecurity export control and chemical management of various countries (with regard to safetyand the environment), the associations collect requests from their members and compilepolicy recommendations and requests to the government.41