Release of Japan's Guidelines on Respecting Human Rights in Responsible
The Government of Japan released Guidelines on Respecting Human Rights in Responsible Supply Chains. 1. Overview. Since March 9, 2025, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) has held the Study Group on Guidelines on Respecting Human Rights in Responsible Supply Chains to support business efforts to respect human rights, and has been
Responsible supply chains: ILO welcomes launch of Japan guidelines on
BANGKOK, Thailand (ILO News) - The International Labour Organization (ILO) has welcomed the launch by the Government of Japan of new guidelines on respecting human rights in responsible supply chains, highlighting the positive nature of their impact both in Japan and internationally. On 13 September 2025, the Government of Japan released its
Responsible Business Practices in Japan The Programme in action - OECD
in Asia to promote respect for human rights, including labour rights, and responsible business standards in global supply chains. The three year programme (2018-2025) in Japan has two broad objectives: promote smart, sustainable and inclusive growth by ensuring that investors and businesses have a better
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The Japan Responsible Supply Chains Committee (JRSC), which is comprised of multi-stakeholder members, and which is led by Business and Human Rights Lawyers Network Japan (BHR Lawyers) and Global Compact Network Japan (GCNJ), has formulated and announced "Engagement" and "Remedy" Guidelines for Promotion of Responsible Business Conduct and Responsible Supply Chains.
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- Will digitalization and green transformation strengthen Japan's supply chain?
- The Government-Led Promotion of Digitalization and Green Transformation Is Expected to Strengthen the Supply Chain, Expand the Market, and Enhance Cross-Border Cooperation. Over the last few years, unpredictable events such as the COVID-19 pandemic and geopolitical instability have forced Japan to strengthen its supply chain.
- How can Japan improve the resilience of the supply chain?
- To strengthen the resilience of the supply chain, the government is considering measures such as creating use cases with foreign-affiliated companies in Japan to promote data collaboration between companies.
- What should an importer know about importing health foods in Japan?
- An importer needs to check what are the legal points that must be observed. This booklet outlines importing-related laws and regulations for importing and selling health foods in Japan and labeling-related laws and regulations for selling them in Japan as business. (A4 size, 40 pages in total)
- How can mic help Japanese companies pursuing overseas expansion?
- support DX at overseas offices of Japanese companies pursuing overseas expansion. In addition, MIC will promote the provision of various one-stop ICT solutions (e.g. digital solutions in factories, hospitals, agriculture, and smart cities, etc.) at Japanese companies pursuing overseas expansion, based, if needed, on partnerships with
- What are some examples of incentives for foreign-affiliated companies in Japan?
- Local governments and economic blocs have started setting up incentives for foreign-affiliated companies in Japan. An example of such an incentive by a local government is the Greater Nagoya Initiative in the Chubu region (the central region of Japan consisting of nine prefectures).
- What is a used product?
- Article 2 (1) The term "Used Products, etc." as used in this Act means products that are collected or disposed of after being used or without being used (excluding radioactive substances and articles contaminated thereby).
