NATIONAL PROFILE on Chemicals Management - UNITAR

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7 3 System to obtain opinions and informationexperts, private organisations, etc.● Advisory councilsWithin the scope of their mandate, the national administrative organisations mayestablish, under stipulation of laws and ministerial ordinances, advisory councils to takecharge of investigation and administrative review of important matters, and ofadministration which ought to be handled through consultation among intellectuals.● Public comment proceduresThis is a part of the policy formulation process. Administrative organisations shallpublicise the draft policies and provide opportunities for the general public/businesses toexpress their opinions or information about the drafts. The government shall give dueconsideration to these opinions, etc. and make a final decision.The Cabinet decided that such an opportunity has to be provided (23 March 1999),particularly if national administrative organisation establishes new regulations or changesthe content of existing regulations or abolishes regulations. This has been implementedsince April 1999.The government aims to ensure fairness and enhance transparency in theadministrative decision making process through this procedure, while having a good graspof various opinions/information/special knowledge of the general public/businesses.53
Chapter 8Access to data and their utilisation8 1 Sources of dataThe relevant data is available through databases managed by governmental institutions,public organisations, etc. as well as the homepages of relevant ministries. A large part ofthese data are accessible via the Internet. However, some are only available in Japanese.● Chemical substances toxicity database(http://wwwdb.mhlw.go.jp/ginc/html/db1-j.html)Information on toxicity tests on existing high production volume chemicals (HPV) ofOECD HPV programme and other toxicity tests on existing chemicals conducted by Japanis available. This database covers information ranging from the test procedure to the testresults and is available on the Internet.● Information database on intoxication(http://www.j-poison-ic.or.jp/homepage.nsf)Administered by the Japan Poison Information Centre, this database which functions as asearch engine on household products, etc. is available on the Internet.● Registered agricultural chemicals directory(http://www.acis.go.jp/toroku/torokuindex.htm)Administered by the Agricultural Chemicals Inspection Station, data on registeredagricultural chemicals (category, name, usage, and applicable crops, etc.), expiredagricultural chemicals (active ingredients, category, name, usage, etc.) and standards onagricultural chemicals are available.● Integrated system of provision of information on chemical substances(http://www.safe.nite.go.jp)As a part of the Infrastructure Improvement Program for the Safety Management ofChemical Substances of the Ministry of the Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), theChemical Management Centre of the National Institute of Technology and Evaluation(NITE) has been providing a broad range of information on chemical hazards throughdatabase with search function on the internet since 1999. This database consists of threesub-systems: the Total Search System for Chemical Substances, the PRTR ChemicalsDatabase and the Existing Chemical Substances Safety Evaluation Data. Specifically itprovides information on i) Japan’s regulatory system, ii) overseas regulations, etc., iii)physical and chemical properties, iv) hazards, v) exposure, vi) risk assessment, etc.concerning chemical substances.● PRTR Homepage(http://www.env.go.jp/chemi/index.html)The data disclosure system is available based on the PRTR System. The database withsearch engine on chemicals specified in the Law Concerning the Reporting, etc. of theReleases to the Environment of Specific Chemical Substances and PromotingImprovements in Their Management is also available.54
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CONTENTSINTRODUCTION ..............
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6.1.2.1. Japan Chemical Industry Ec
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11.2. The public ..................
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SummaryThe scope of this Profile is
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Chemical Substances and Promoting I
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Page 17 and 18: 1 1.4 Average life expectancyIn 200
Page 19 and 20: 1 2 Political structure1 2.1 Form o
Page 21 and 22: 1 3 The manufacturing and agricultu
Page 23 and 24: Chapter 2Production, import, export
Page 25 and 26: Cosmetics 404,260Paints 1,811,513Pr
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Page 31 and 32: Chapter 3Issues regarding the produ
Page 33 and 34: 2000/12/6 Oita Explosives productio
Page 35 and 36: consumption, and also the regulatio
Page 37 and 38: Law for the Controlof HouseholdProd
Page 39 and 40: 4 2 Laws on the control of substanc
Page 41 and 42: 4 3 Overview of the main measures a
Page 43 and 44: 4 3.2 Notification, etc. Under the
Page 45 and 46: 4 4 Examples of voluntary activitie
Page 47 and 48: ● Voluntary management activities
Page 49 and 50: MINISTRY OF ECONOMY, TRADE AND INDU
Page 51 and 52: technological evaluation, analysis
Page 53 and 54: 6 1.1.3 Japan Plasticizer Industry
Page 55 and 56: 6 1.1.8 Federation of Pharmaceutica
Page 57 and 58: 6 1.1.14 Japan Inorganic Chemical I
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Page 69 and 70: Table 8-1Sources of data in JapanDA
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Page 73 and 74: Chapter 9Technological infrastructu
Page 75 and 76: Chapter 10International cooperation
Page 77 and 78: ● Despatch of experts to chemical
Page 79 and 80: 11 1.1.4 Labelling and notification
Page 81 and 82: Chapter 12Available and necessary r
Page 83 and 84: 12 2 Indispensable resources at gov
Page 85 and 86: Annex 2. Reports and articles servi
Page 87 and 88: Guideline to Make Product Safety Da
Page 89 and 90: Chemical Management Policy Division
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