Region/Country	Inventory	GHS＊
Japan	Chemical Substances Control Law (CSCL)	Industrial Safety and Health Act (ISHA)
USA	Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)	Hazard Communication Standard (HCS,OSHA)
EU	Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH)	Classification, Labelling and Packaging Regulation (CLP)
China	Measures for the Environmental Management Registration of New Chemical Substances	Regulations on the Safety Management of Hazardous Chemicals
Korea	Act on the Registration and Evaluation of Chemicals (K-REACH)	Occupational Safety and Health Act

＊GHS: An acronym for the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals. The system provides a globally unified set of rules by harmonizing the criteria for classifying chemical hazards, as well as the content of labels and safety data sheets. GHS was recommended by the United Nations in July 2003 and has been periodically updated since then. Japan, along with many other countries have adopted GHS for the classification and labelling of chemicals substances.

■List of Business and Product Permits Held by Inabata & Co., Ltd.

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing (Packaging, Labeling, Storage), Pharmaceutical Wholesale Distribution, Cosmetics Manufacturing (Packaging, Labeling, Storage), Pesticide Sales, Fertilizer Sales, Livestock Feed Import, Livestock Feed Sales, Exporter of Narcotics Raw Materials, Importer of Narcotics Raw Materials, Wholesale and Retail of Specified Narcotics Raw Materials, Veterinary Pharmaceutical Wholesale, Sales of Highly Controlled Medical Devices, Type 1 High-Pressure Gas Sales, Type 2 High-Pressure Gas Sales, General Sales of Poisonous and Deleterious Substances, Import of Poisonous and Deleterious Substances, Interior Finishing Construction, Machinery and Equipment Installation Construction, General Construction Work, Secondhand Goods Dealer, Alcohol Sales, Liquor Sales

Voluntary Initiatives for Chemical Safety Management

In order to ensure the safe management of the chemicals we handle, the Company has established internal rules such as the Imported Chemical Product Management Rules and the Internal Chemical Substance Rules based on the Industrial Safety and Health Act., and we operate these rules in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
We have long centrally managed regulatory information on the chemicals we handle by registering such information in our product master management system. In FY2023, in conjunction with the renewal of our global core system, we further strengthened this management. Ingredient information is now registered as data in the product master, enabling us to manage the latest regulatory information for each product. As a result, we are able to respond in a timely manner to newly regulated substances that are added each year. The same operational approach is applied at domestic and overseas Group companies where this system has been implemented.
We also obtain the latest information on chemical regulations through membership in relevant industry organizations.
In addition, the Company, along with certain domestic and overseas Group companies, has obtained certifications for environmental management (ISO 14001) and quality management (ISO 9001).

• Sustainability Data：Certification：Management System Certification Status

Provision and Registration of Chemical Substance Information

To safely manage the products we handle, we believe it is an important responsibility of a trading company that supports the supply chain to ensure that chemical substance information is accurately and seamlessly communicated throughout the supply chain, from upstream to downstream. Under the supervision of chemical substance managers, we obtain the latest safety data sheets (SDS) issued by suppliers and manage them appropriately within the system described above. We also established procedures to ensure that the SDS we issue as importers are regularly reviewed and updated without omissions. By providing SDS to our customers and communicating information on the hazards of chemical substances and safe handling practices, we recognize that we can help prevent occupational diseases caused by chemicals and environmental pollution associated with industrial activities. Although we are a trading company and do not manufacture final products, we believe that appropriate transmission of chemical substance information throughout the supply chain ultimately contributes to raising awareness among consumers.
In addition, we ensure proper registration of applicable chemical substances in compliance with European chemical regulations, including the REACH regulations, as well as the United States TSCA.

Gradual Reduction and Substitution of Chemical Substances of Concern

We recognize that the gradual reduction and substitution of chemical substances that may adversely affect human health or the environment is a critical issue. We are actively addressing this issue. In accordance with the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs)^＊ and related national laws and regulations, we are working to reduce the use of certain hazardous chemical substances and promote their substitution. As a trading company, import and export operations constitute a core part of our business. With regard to chemical products containing substances newly added to Annex A (substances to be eliminated) of the POPs, we strictly ensure that all transactions are conducted in compliance with the regulations of relevant countries.
For substances whose continued use may raise concerns in the future based on their chemical structure or trends in risk assessments in various countries, our specialized departments responsible for chemical regulatory management continuously monitor relevant information. This information is shared with employees through internal training programs, while sales divisions work to understand customer requirements and collect information on alternative substances.
One specific example of these efforts is the gradual reduction and substitution of HFCs (hydrofluorocarbons). The Montreal Protocol, an international treaty adopted in 1987, regulate the use of CFCs (chlorofluorocarbons) as substances that deplete the ozone layer. HFCs had been used as substitutes for CFCs; however, because HFCs have greenhouse gas properties, their phase-down was decided under the Kigali Amendment to the Protocol in 2016. Our customers primarily used HFCs as foaming agents, and in response to the Kigali Amendment, we promoted the handling and adoption of HFOs (hydrofluoroolefins) as alternative substances.

＊This convention provides for the elimination and restriction of the manufacture and use of persistent organic pollutants (POPs), such as polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and DDT, which are highly persistent in the environment, bioaccumulative, toxic to humans and wildlife, and capable of long-range environmental transport. It also stablishes measures to reduce emissions and ensure the proper disposal of waste containing these substances.

Internal Training

In addition to strengthening organizational management systems, we believe it is essential for each employee handling chemicals to acquire accurate knowledge and consistently follow operational procedures. We conduct company-wide training sessions when relevant laws and regulations are amended, as well as regulatory training tailored to different levels and job functions. Attendance is mandatory for training on important topics. We also regularly offer optional programs, such as basic training on chemical regulations and seminars on global regulatory trends, which are voluntarily attended by many employees each time.
In addition, we have established a chemical regulatory management portal on our internal intranet. The portal enables employees to quickly access essential information, including product management flowcharts, domestic and international regulatory information, and various manuals and application forms. Furthermore, once a month, our dedicated chemical regulatory management department distributes updates on domestic and international chemical regulations to all employees via email.
Through the combination of these various initiatives, we promote company-wide understanding and implementation of the proper management of chemical substances is thoroughly understood and practiced throughout the Company.