Asbestos Emergency? Call THN Japan 24/7:+81-XXX-XXXX-XXXX
Asbestos Testing? Call EFA Laboratories:+81-XXX-XXXX-XXXX

Regulatory Authorities Directory

Contact information for all relevant Japanese authorities for asbestos-related matters

Required Notifications Checklist

Before starting any renovation or demolition work involving asbestos:

  • Notify local Labor Standards Inspection Office (14 days in advance)
  • Notify local Environmental Bureau (14 days in advance)
  • Submit to Gbiz national reporting system (if applicable)
  • Maintain all notification records for the required period

Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW)

National asbestos regulations, worker protection, and occupational health standards.

National

Oversees the Industrial Safety and Health Act (労働安全衛生法) which governs asbestos removal work.

Visit Website0570-006-110

Ministry of the Environment (MOE)

Air Pollution Control Act compliance and environmental asbestos regulations.

National

Administers the Air Pollution Control Act (大気汚染防止法) requiring notification before demolition.

Visit Website03-3581-3351

ERCA — Environmental Restoration and Conservation Agency

Asbestos Health Damage Relief System for victims of asbestos-related diseases.

National

Provides compensation and medical support for asbestos disease victims under the Asbestos Health Damage Relief Act.

Visit Website0120-389-931

Local Labor Standards Inspection Offices

Prefecture-level offices that receive asbestos removal notifications and inspect worksites.

National

Must be notified at least 14 days before commencing Level 1 or Level 2 asbestos removal work.

Visit WebsiteSee local office

Local Environmental Bureaus

Prefecture-level environmental offices for demolition and renovation notifications.

National

Must be notified before demolition or renovation work that may disturb asbestos under the Air Pollution Control Act.

Visit WebsiteSee local office

Need help with regulatory compliance?

THN Japan handles all regulatory notifications and compliance documentation on your behalf.

Contact THN Japan