NATIONAL PROFILE on Chemicals Management - UNITAR

6 1.1.11 Japan Paint Manufacturers Association (JPMA)(http://www.toryo.or.jp/index.html)The Japan Paint Manufacturers Association (JPMA) was established as a voluntaryorganisation consisting of paint manufacturers on 5 April 1948, and became incorporated in1986. The JPMA is one of important members of the International Paint and Printing InkCouncil (IPPIC) and the Asian Paint Industry Council (APIC). The JPMA has 217 membercompanies. Full members consist of leading paint manufactures in Japan.The JPMA’s main activities are as follows:● Study and research on industry-wide issues such as improving business management,environmental management and safety measures● Standardisation of the domestic/international standard of product quality and standards● Exchange of information on international issues and countermeasures● Development of a sample standard colour reference book, “Standard Paint Colors”6 1.1.12 Japan Plastics Industry Federation (JPIF)(http://www.jpif.gr.jp/index.html)The Plastics Association was established on 1 July 1950. With additional members it becamea more comprehensive organisation, the current Japan Plastics Industry Federation (JPIF) inJune 1962. As the major organisation representing the Japanese plastics industry, the JPIFengages in activities regarding a broad range of problems such as raw material resins,moulding and the fabrication and management of used products. Specifically, it carries outthe following major activities.● Activities relating to the Containers and Packaging Recycling Law● Activities to ensure the environment and safety● Activities relating to the Product Liability Law6 1.1.13 Japan Aromatic Industry Association (JAIA)(http://www.jaia-aroma.com/)Established as the Japan Tar Association on 1 June 1948, the main activities of the JapanAromatic Industry Association (JAIA) are as follows:● Compilation of statistics regarding the tar industry and compilation and distribution ofvarious information● Study and research regarding the advancement and exchange of technology and theadvancement of operational efficiency● Projects regarding the qualitative advancement of tar products● Study and research regarding management rationalisation and conditions in the tarindustry43