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Act on the Evaluation of Chemical Substances and Regulation of their Manufacture (Act No. 117 of 1973).

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Abstract
This Act aims at establishing a system for the evaluation of the properties of new chemical substances and at regulating the manufacture, import, use, etc. of chemical substances in order to prevent environmental pollution.
The Act provides for regulations and measures concerning Class I and Class II Specified Chemical Substances, for the notification and permission of the quantity of chemical substances manufactured and imported, and for restrictions on their use. The classification of chemical substances is specified and defined in the Act.
Notes
Last amendments up to Supplementary Provisions (Act No. 103 of 13 December 2013).Unofficial translation.
Repealed
No
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English

Legislation Amendment
No
Original title
昭和四十八年法律第百十七号 化学物質の審査及び製造等の規制に関する法律.