JCIA works promptly to serve the needs of its members and society, addressing the issues that are common to the industry, as well as global issues that individual companies, organizations and associations find challenging.

(Activities in Japan)

Advocate chemical industry views, opinions and policy recommendations to regulatory authorities.

Present policy proposals and recommendations to relevant parties.

Sit on or recommend individuals who should sit on government advisory councils and expert committees.

Communicates regulatory news and information to JCIA members.

Recent Major Achievements

1. Provided industry opinions for the government's review of the regulations on chemical substances, the environment and occupational safety and health.
2. Provided position papers for the proposed revision of Commercial Code and tax laws.
3. Provided opinions to the government advisory councils, including Industrial Structure Council and Central Environmental Council on measures to prevent global warming.
4. Launched an e-mail news network with elements such as "JCIA EHS Net", "REACH Net", "Trade Net", "Japan-China Net", "Finance & Economy Net" and "PR Net" to members.

(Activities overseas)

Participate in international activities relating to the risk management of chemicals of relevance to ICCA; continue joint voluntary research initiatives; and promote activities relating to Energy & Climate Change Leadership Group (Japan is the chair country of the group).

Participate in various international conferences to present JCIA views and recommendations, and promote information exchanges with the chemical industries of the United States, Europe and other parts of the world.

Work to achieve global harmonization of environment, safety and health-related standards.

Recent Major Achievements

1. Participated in ICCA voluntary activities relating to the management of chemicals including ICCA GPS (Global Product Strategy), High Production Volume (HPV) Initiative (hazard assessment of high production volume chemical products).
2. Participated in ICCA Long-Range Research Initiative (LRI): industry's voluntary and long-range research program on the safety of chemical products, and held JCIA LRI 10th Anniversary Event in Tokyo.
3. Responded to SAICM (Strategic Approach to International Chemical Management) and GHS (Globally Harmonized System for Classification and Labelling of Chemicals).
4. Responded to Europe's Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) and CLP (Classification, Labelling and Packaging Regulation).
5. Participated in activities relating to the management of chemicals organized by OECD and other international bodies.
6. ICCA: Adaptation, diffusion and promotion of a new viewpoint towards the reduction of greenhouse gases (c-LCA, carbon lifecycle analysis)
7. Participated in APEC Chemical Dialogue (APEC public-private dialogue program)and AMEICC

JCIA has aggressively promoted Responsible Care® (RC) activity, in which top management of companies voluntarily commit to "secure environment, safety and health," making improvements based on voluntarily established goals and then making those results public, to create discourse and better communicate with society. In addition, Japan Responsible Care Council (JRCC) approved the "RC World Charter" in 2005, and five years later, in 2010, JCIA has integrated JRCC into its organization and has been working on promoting further activity.

Promoting information disclosure and effective communication.

Extending Responsible Care activities and securing objectivity and transparency.

Recent Major Achievements

1. Held Responsible Care workshops, gatherings for members and a board of advisors.
2. Held dialogue meetings with local communities (students, consumers and others), published "RC reports," and held meetings to report the results to the public.
3. Implemented verification procedures to ensure transparency and reliability of Responsible Care activities.
4. To advance Responsible Care activities in Asia, we took a leadership role in operating the Asia Pacific Responsible Care Organization, and dispatched experts/lecturers to Asian countries.

Concerning various issues relating to environmental preservation, process safety and disaster prevention, promotion of occupational safety and health, both in Japan and abroad, JCIA gathers information on the most recent trends and provides that data to its members in an effort to reflect the opinions of the chemical industry and promote relevant voluntary activities.

Sharing EHS information among member companies, as well as promoting research and study activities in cooperation with interested organizations and groups.

Promoting various workshops, seminars and educational programs.

Recent Major Achievements

1. Gathered information on the current situation on air and water pollutants, and industrial wastes, promoting reduction measures through voluntary action plans.
2. Investigated PRTR (Pollutant Release and Transfer Register) substances that are unique to JCIA and followed up on the voluntary management activity for volatile organic compounds (VOC).
3. Voluntarily conducted a survey about possibly dangerous substances under the fire prevention law and promoted the control of chemicals.
4. Coordinated and worked with relevant organizations to make an adjustment between the corresponding laws on the transportation of dangerous products and UN recommendations. Promoted the use of Emergency Response Cards (the so-called Yellow Card) in Japan.
5. Gathered information on the revision of Industrial Safety and Health Law and provided it to members and promoted relevant voluntary activities.

To thoroughly manage chemical safety, JCIA gathers and provides its members with information on the most updated trends of various domestic and international issues, to generate opinions based on scientific evidence and promote relevant voluntary activities.

Ensure members are aware of current information, work on relevant parties, and promote research and study activity.

Expand various training and education activities

Recent Major Achievements

1. Promoted a new initiative (Japan Initiative of Product Stewardship–GPS/JIPS) based on product stewardship.
2. Promoted work on the Japan Challenge Program, a program to facilitate the gathering of safety information on chemicals, a joint initiative of the Japanese Government and the industry.
3. Worked on the revision of the chemical product law and on the introduction of GHS in Japan (Revision of Material Safety Data Sheet to meet the requirement of GHS).
4. Responded to the movement towards Green Purchasing by users and responded on the information transmission in the supply chain.

To promote greater public confidence in chemical products and their use, JCIA is committed to providing information on the safety of chemicals and the contributions made by chemical products to society. At the same time, JCIA tackles education activity on chemicals and supports the fostering of human resources.

Facilitating effective communication with stakeholders to build good relationships.

Introducing the chemical industry's voluntary actions that address EHS issues and increase public awareness and understanding of the potential rewards and risks of chemical products and of the issue on global warming.

Raising awareness on the usefulness and future potential of chemicals, working to increase public understanding and interest in the science of chemistry.

Recent Major Achievements

1. Organized communication with consumer groups, relevant agencies and media, and participated in the "Roundtable Conference on Chemicals and Environment" organized by the Ministry of Environment.
2. Published brochures such as "Chemical Industry of Japan in Graphs" and provided information via website.
3. Promoted and supported activities in line with the "International Year of Chemistry (IYC) 2011."
4. Supported universities with "Human Resources Fostering Program in Chemistry."
5. Conducted "Dream Chemistry 21" campaign (a summer holiday chemical experiment show for children, a senior high school chemistry contest grand prix, dispatching of representative students to the International Chemistry Olympiad.)

To promote the integration of common functions and reinforce the functions of Japan's chemical industry associations, we aimed at furthering the collaboration of chemical industry associations with the integration of the offices of eight associations, including JCIA, in November 2003.

To strengthen and increase the influence of policy recommendations and communications within the chemical industry as a whole.

To make adjustments to the missions and functions of chemical industry associations and integrate those common functions.

Recent Major Achievements

1. Promoted post-Kyoto Protocol response activities and support for energy-saving and environmental technologies, as well as communications activities to manage global warming issues.
2. Shared information and held seminars and lectures through "Communication Coordination Meetings of Chemical Industry Associations."