NATIONAL PROFILE on Chemicals Management - UNITAR

6 1.1.14 Japan Inorganic Chemical Industry Association (JICIA)(http://www.mukiyakukyo.gr.jp/)Established on 27 May 1948, the Japan Inorganic Chemical Industry Association (JICIA)undertakes the following activities.● Study and research regarding inorganic chemicals● Study and research regarding production, consumption and raw materials for inorganicchemicals● Study and research regarding import and export trends of inorganic chemicals as well asthe situation overseas● Public relations activities to raise social awareness of inorganic chemicals● Study and research regarding standards of inorganic chemicals● Study and research regarding the environment and safety● Offering opinions to related government agencies and various organisations● Other activities necessary to achieve the JICIA’s objectives6 1.1.15 Japan Crop Protection Association (JCPA)(http://www.jcpa.or.jp/index.html)The Agricultural Chemicals Association was established in 1946 and fulfilled the role oftesting and controlling agricultural chemicals after the war. It became the current JapanCrop Protection Association (JCPA) in 1953. As of August 2003, the JCPA has 52 fullmembers and 25 associate members. The JCPA performs the social mission of cropprotection, with goals of advancing operational efficiency and realising contributions tosociety. The JCPA’s main activities are as follows:● Measures for the safety of crop protection● Promotion of the appropriate use of crop protection● Public relations activities regarding crop protection● Promotion of international activities regarding crop protection and measures in relation totechnology, safety, public relations and distribution in cooperation with internationalorganisations6 1.2 Public organisations and research institutes6 1.2.1 Japan Chemical Industry Ecology-Toxicology andInformation Center (JETOC)Through the promotion of research and investigation on the safety of chemical substances,the Japan Chemical Industry Ecology-Toxicology and Information Center (JETOC) aims tocontribute to the following tasks.● Assurance of industrial hygiene● Development of chemicals related to industry● Enhancement of national health and hygiene44