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Dioxins
Last update date April 1, 2024
What is dioxin?
Dioxins are substances that are unintentionally generated as impurities that are generated when burning chlorine-containing substances or that are generated at the same time during the production of chemical substances.
Under the Act on Special Measures against Dioxins, dibenzo-para-dioxin (PCDD) and polychlorinated dibenzofuran (PCDF) including coplanar polychloride biphenyl (coplanar PCB) is defined as dioxins.
About the Law Concerning Special Measures against Dioxins
In order to prevent and remove environmental pollution caused by dioxins, it is a law that stipulates the standards that should be the basis of measures related to dioxins, as well as necessary regulations and measures for contaminated soil.
Laws and regulations
Dioxin Countermeasures Special Measures Law (outside site)
Dioxins Special Measures Law Enforcement Ordinance (outside site)
Dioxins Special Measures Law Enforcement Regulations (outside site)
Notifications based on laws and regulations
Law Concerning Special Measures against Dioxins (specified facilities, registration form, etc.)
Environmental Standards
Environmental standards for dioxins (outside site)
Results of the survey
Related link
Inquiries to this page
Environmental Management Division, Environmental Protection Department, Green Environment Bureau
Telephone: 045-671-2487
Telephone: 045-671-2487
Fax: 045-681-2790
Email address: mk-kagaku@city.yokohama.lg.jp
Page ID: 981-824-247
