Japan – Approved Restriction on LC-PFCA, their salts, LC-PFCA related compounds

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Vol. 1544 | 08 Jun 2026

Japan’s Cabinet Order No. 171 of 2026 designates LC-PFCA, their salts, and related compounds as Class I Specified Chemical Substances. From November 22, 2026, imports of specified LC-PFCA-containing products will be prohibited, including textiles, clothes, raw paints, and wax.

On May 22, 2026, the Ministries of Japan have published Cabinet Order no. 171 of 2026 to approve the restriction on Long-chain PFCA (LC-PFCA), their salts, LC-PFCA related compounds under the Act on the Evaluation of Chemical Substances and Regulation of their Manufacturer etc. This Order shall take effect on Nov 22, 2026.

This Order:

  1. Designated LC-PFCA, their salts, LC-PFCA related compounds as Class I Specified Chemical Substances.
  2. Prohibited the importation of the following products containing LC-PFCAs), their salts and related substances:
    • Lubricating oil
    • Water-repellent and oil-repellent textiles
    • Paint
    • Water repellent and oil repellent agent
    • Filling charge for adhesive and sealing
    • Fire extinguishers, fire-extinguishing agents, and fire-extinguishing foam
    • Water-repellent clothes and oil-repellent clothes
    • Water-repellent floor coverings and oil-repellent floor coverings
    • Wax
    • Business photo film

The Cabinet Order also designates Chlorpyrifos, and Chlorinated paraffins C14–C17 (MCCP) as Class I Specified Chemical Substances for some chemical formulations. For details, please refer to below:  

https://www.meti.go.jp/english/press/2026/0519_002.html

If you have further questions, please contact Dr. Kathy Leung (Kathy.Leung@intertek.com) or Dr. Ben Cheng (Ben.PS.Cheng@intertek.com)

 

If you have any questions, please contact:

Dr. Kathy Leung

Senior Technical Director, Global Softlines

Dr. Kathy Leung has over 20 years of experience in the quality assurance industry, specializing in hazardous restricted substances testing for consumer goods, materials, and chemical formulations. She holds a PhD in Analytical and Environmental Chemistry. Dr. Leung actively contributes to industry standards as a member of LabTAC for AFIRM Group, the RSL Taskforce for AAFA, and the ZDHC Laboratory Advisory Group, sharing her expertise to enhance safety and compliance in the field.

Email: kathy.leung@intertek.com

Dr. Ben PS Cheng

Technical Manager, Global Softlines

With over 10 years of experience in the testing, inspection, and certification industry, Ben possesses extensive hands-on expertise in quality management and laboratory testing across various consumer product categories, including apparel and footwear. He has provided education and support to buyers and retailers on Restricted Substances Lists (RSL) and Manufacturing Restricted Substances Lists (MRSL), helping them develop effective product safety and compliance programs in line with industry best practices and the evolving legislative and regulatory landscape.

 Email: ben.ps.cheng@intertek.com

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