{"id":3040,"date":"2025-09-25T14:00:18","date_gmt":"2025-09-25T05:00:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/shokubai.mediawars.ne.jp\/ja\/?post_type=sustainability&#038;p=3040"},"modified":"2025-09-25T14:00:18","modified_gmt":"2025-09-25T05:00:18","slug":"chemicals","status":"publish","type":"sustainability","link":"https:\/\/www.shokubai.co.jp\/en\/sustainability\/society\/chemicals\/","title":{"rendered":"Chemical Safety"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-my-gutenberg-my-block00 m_ancNav\"><ul class=\"anc_content\"><li><a href=\"#anc01\" title=\"\">Basic Approach<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#anc02\" title=\"\">Promotion System<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#anc03\" title=\"\">Targets and Results<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#anc04\" title=\"\">Initiatives<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"anc01\"><strong>Basic Approach<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As per RC Basic Plan, which was formulated in light of both domestic and international situations regarding chemical management, the Nippon Shokubai Group has been enhancing chemical management through keeping legal compliance and providing information to stakeholders, in order to maintain Zero legal and\/or social problems related to chemical safety throughout the entire life cycle of our products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"anc02\"><strong>Promotion System<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"\/en\/sustainability\/rc\/initiative\/#anc02\" title=\"\">RC Promotion System<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"anc03\"><strong>Targets and Results<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-flexible-table-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><th style=\"text-align:center\">FY2024 targets<\/th><th style=\"text-align:center\">FY2024 results<\/th><th style=\"text-align:center\">FY2025 targets<\/th><\/tr><tr><td style=\"text-align:center\">Completely avoid (legal\/social) problems with chemical products<\/td><td style=\"text-align:center\">Cases involving problems with chemical products: 0<\/td><td style=\"text-align:center\">Legal and\/or social problems related to chemical safety*: 0<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption>* Definition of legal and\/or social problems related to chemical safety: Cases where violations of laws and\/or<br>regulations related to chemicals have had a social impact, such as receiving guidance from relevant government<br>agencies or being reported in the mass media.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"anc04\"><strong>Initiatives<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rigorous chemical product control throughout product lifecycles<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We have been conducting thorough chemical management for each stage of product lifecycles from research and development to disposal after usage by establishing operation scheme, rules, systems, etc. to comply with domestic and foreign laws and regulations and providing appropriate information on chemical safety to customers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">Chemical Management System<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"717\" height=\"481\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shokubai.co.jp\/en\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/G-6-6_2311_figure_en.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13322\" style=\"width:538px;height:361px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.shokubai.co.jp\/en\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/G-6-6_2311_figure_en.png 717w, https:\/\/www.shokubai.co.jp\/en\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/G-6-6_2311_figure_en-300x201.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 717px) 100vw, 717px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Efforts toward product safety<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We strive to ensure the safety of new products and swiftly put them on the market by appropriately and promptly examining the safety and compliance status throughout the chemical product lifecycles at each stage, from research and development to commercialization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Product safety initiatives <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We create GHS*<sup>1<\/sup>-compatible SDS*<sup>2<\/sup>, warning labels, and Yellow Cards*<sup>3<\/sup> to promote the dissemination of information to our customers and the education of our employees. We also conduct strict checks of products intended for different end-uses (e.g. active pharmaceutical ingredients, pesticides, cosmetics, food additives) that include action by the Product Safety Review Subcommittee to comply with the Product Liability Act (PL Act).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"596\" height=\"842\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shokubai.co.jp\/en\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/G-6-6_2310_SDS_en.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13246\" style=\"width:149px;height:211px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.shokubai.co.jp\/en\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/G-6-6_2310_SDS_en.jpg 596w, https:\/\/www.shokubai.co.jp\/en\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/G-6-6_2310_SDS_en-212x300.jpg 212w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 596px) 100vw, 596px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Example of an SDS<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"424\" height=\"592\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shokubai.co.jp\/en\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/G-6-6_2310_WarningLabel_en.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13247\" style=\"width:149px;height:211px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.shokubai.co.jp\/en\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/G-6-6_2310_WarningLabel_en.jpg 424w, https:\/\/www.shokubai.co.jp\/en\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/G-6-6_2310_WarningLabel_en-215x300.jpg 215w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 424px) 100vw, 424px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Example of a warning label<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#6c7872;font-size:12px\">*1 GHS: An abbreviation for Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals, GHS reflects the physical, health and environmental hazards of chemicals determined in accordance with international standards. Under this system, chemical products identified as presenting a hazard are categorized according to international standards and displayed on containers and in the respective SDS. Countries around the world have also introduced this system on the recommendation of the United Nations. This system is enforced in Japan through the Industrial Safety and Health Act.<br>*2 SDS (Safety Data Sheet): The Safety Data Sheet lists a chemical\u2019s properties as well as data on its hazards, applicable laws, proper handling and transportation requirements, and specific emergency response measures in a prescribed format. We prepare an SDS for each of the products we manufacture and develop and provide them to our customers. We are implementing a system for distributing these documents to all employees through our chemical substance management system.<br>*3 Yellow Card: The yellow card is a unique initiative in Japan, which lists a product\u2019s hazards, first aid procedures in an accident, and emergency contact information. As part of its promotion of RC, the Japan Chemical Industry Association (JCIA) prepares and manages guidelines on the procedures for preparing a yellow card in order to strengthen first aid measures in the event of an accident. Carriers transporting dangerous goods are encouraged to carry a yellow card to report information about the cargo to the fire brigade in the event of an accident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Operating our chemical substance control system<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We established a chemical substance control system to centrally manage information on chemical substances, raw materials, product-related hazards, laws and regulations, and more, and use the system for many purposes, including evaluating risks, preparing SDS, and responding to customers\u2019 inquiries about the chemical substances in products. We are also sustaining efforts to update information and improve the functionality of the system, and in FY2020 launched an automatic warning label-creating function based on the system, that we began using for products in development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Accommodating chemical registration requirements within and outside Japan<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We work with specialized agencies and Group companies outside Japan to comply with laws and regulations, such as the Chemical Substances Control Act and the Industrial Safety and Health Act of Japan, TSCA in the USA, and REACH in the EU.<br>We also hold training on laws and regulations and briefings on new systems pertaining to chemical product control on a regular basis to inform our employees and foster in them a sense of respect for the laws and regulations. <br>Additionally, regarding acrylic acid\u2014a priority assessment chemical substance under the Chemical Substances Control Act\u2014an organization to which we belong conducts safety tests for aquatic life, and we submit information and otherwise respond proactively to risk assessments by the central government.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Import and export control initiatives<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To ensure faithful compliance with import and export regulations, we establish and maintain Company rules, inform everyone in the Company of decisions as to controlled items, establish and maintain a shipping management system tied to our central accounting system, and conduct internal training on a regular basis. Additionally, our annual internal audit revealed no problems with exports during CY2024. Furthermore, we have proceeded to enhance our export control system by implementing a new export trade management system in November 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Promoting a voluntary initiative of the JCIA<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We participate in GPS\/JIPS, a voluntary initiative for strengthening chemical management promoted by the Japan Chemical Industry Association (JCIA), which prepares and releases a safety summary to the public.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":2963,"menu_order":14,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"cat_sustainability":[343],"class_list":["post-3040","sustainability","type-sustainability","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","cat_sustainability-society"],"aioseo_notices":[],"acf":{"memo":"\u4fdd\u5b58\u3067\u304d\u306a\u3044 \r\n\u30a4\u30f3\u30dd\u30fc\u30c8\u3067\u5bfe\u5fdc\r\n\u753b\u50cf\u306b\u65e5\u672c\u8a9e\u3042\u308a","is_hide_navi":false},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.shokubai.co.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/sustainability\/3040"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.shokubai.co.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/sustainability"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.shokubai.co.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/sustainability"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.shokubai.co.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"version-history":[{"count":31,"href":"https:\/\/www.shokubai.co.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/sustainability\/3040\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":17540,"href":"https:\/\/www.shokubai.co.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/sustainability\/3040\/revisions\/17540"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.shokubai.co.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/sustainability\/2963"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.shokubai.co.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3040"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"cat_sustainability","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.shokubai.co.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/cat_sustainability?post=3040"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}