Chemicals Management

At the 5th session of the International Conference on Chemicals Management (ICCM5, held in September 2023) with the goal of the UN Agenda 2030, GFC^*1 was adopted as an international framework for the proper management of chemicals and waste.
GFC aims to ensure chemical safety through the sound chemicals management throughout their life cycle and at the same time achieve economic growth.
As a member of the International Council of Chemical Associations (ICCA^*2), the Mitsubishi Chemical Group is working to strengthen product risk assessments throughout the life cycle with an awareness of GFC for product stewardship.
We are aiming not only to resolve environmental and social issues as a chemicals manufacturer but also to contribute toward the sustainable development of people, society and the Planet, in order to realize KAITEKI.

＊1 GFC: Global Framework on Chemicals - For a Planet Free of Harm from Chemicals and Waste
＊2 ICCA: International Council of Chemical Associations

Main Activities

Response to chemicals regulations in Japan and overseas

In order to comply with Chemicals Management regulations in Japan as represented by the Act on the Regulation of Manufacture and Evaluation of Chemical Substances and the Poisonous and Deleterious Substances Control Act, as well as Chemicals Management regulations in export destinations in Europe, the U.S., China and other parts of Asia, etc. without fail, the Mitsubishi Chemical Group has an internal structure in place to collect information on the latest legal and regulatory developments, share such information promptly within the Group, and adhere to laws and regulations in a precise and reliable manner.

Providing reliable information

The Mitsubishi Chemical Group is also proactively promoting efforts to provide information on product composition, hazardousness and handling in the form of Safety Data Sheets (SDS) in accordance with the format of the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) not only in Japan but also in other countries.

Obtaining information on chemical substances contained in products

MCG Group companies proactively obtain information on chemical substances used and contained in MCG Group products and direct their efforts into their management as well.