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Upcoming Seminar on PFAS Regulations

The Japan Planning Institute (JPI) is hosting an important seminar on July 3, 2025, aimed at preparing businesses for the impending legal landscape surrounding PFAS (Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances) regulations. This seminar is crucial for companies involved in manufacturing or using products that may contain PFAS, as global regulations tighten in response to health concerns associated with these chemicals.

Seminar Details

The event will feature prominent legal experts from Ushijima Law Offices, including Partner Lawyer Kenji Sarukura and Associate Lawyer Kota Kato. They will discuss the practical legal strategies that companies should consider in light of ongoing domestic and international PFAS regulations.

Date: July 3, 2025
Time: 09:30 - 11:30
Format: In-person attendance, live streaming, and archived viewing
Fee: 37,860 yen for one participant (discounts for two or more participants from the same company)
Location: Real-time seminar details will be provided upon registration.
Registration: Click Here to Register

Understanding PFAS and Regulation Trends

PFAS are increasingly recognized for their harmful effects on human health, prompting regulatory bodies around the world, including the United States and the European Union, to impose strict limits on their manufacture, importation, and use. Japan is also catching up with implementing regulations through several existing laws, including the Basic Environment Law and the Water Quality Pollution Control Law.

This seminar will outline these regulations and their implications, focusing on:
1. What you need to know about PFAS
2. The latest trends in domestic and international PFAS regulations
- Comparative insights from the Stockholm Convention, EU directives, U.S. regulations, and movements in Asian markets
3. Recent modifications in regulations and public commentary processes

Managing PFAS-Related Legal Issues

The experts will delve deep into specific scenarios where businesses must prepare for legal consequences related to PFAS:

• - Products: What to do if PFAS are found in your products.

- Liabilities a business may incur.
- Recommended actions for compliance.
- Precautions during product transactions.

• - Site Contamination: Addressing PFAS findings in soil or groundwater.

- Understanding potential liabilities.
- Strategies for government dealings.
- Considerations during site acquisitions.

• - Additional professional considerations such as proving causation and handling non-regulated substances.

Alongside these topics, participants will have the opportunity to engage in a Q&A session with the speakers, fostering a collaborative environment for problem-solving.

Networking Opportunities

Participants will also have the chance to network with their peers and the speakers during designated sessions, creating opportunities for business development that can elevate their operations. Note that legal professionals and notaries public should refrain from attending to maintain group integrity.

Conclusion

This seminar not only offers a learning platform but also serves as a bridge connecting professionals in the legal field to vital industry contacts. Even after the event, JPI will continue to support participants by providing access to a recorded session for extended learning.

For questions about the seminar, or to discuss potential areas of collaboration and networking post-event, please reach out to:

Japan Planning Institute
Address: 5-2-32 Minami Azabu, Kowa Hiroo Building, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-0047
Phone: 03-5793-9761
Fax: 03-5793-9767
URL: JPI Official Website

Thus, whether you are an industry professional or a decision-maker in your organization, this seminar promises valuable insights and actionable strategies to navigate the evolving PFAS regulatory landscape.