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Dioxins

Last update date April 1, 2024

What are dioxins?

 Dioxins are substances that are generated unintentionally as impurities that are generated when burning substances containing chlorine or are generated at the same time during the manufacturing process of chemical substances.
 The Law Concerning Special Measures against Dioxins defines dibenzo-para-dioxin (PCDD) and polychlorinated dibenzofuran (PCDF) and coplanar polychlorinated biphenyl (coplanar PCB) as dioxins.

Concerning Special Measures against Dioxins

 In order to prevent and remove environmental pollution caused by dioxins, it is a law that establishes standards that should be the basis for measures related to dioxins, as well as necessary regulations and measures pertaining to contaminated soil.

Laws and regulations

Dioxin Special Measures Law (outside site)

Dioxins Countermeasures Special Measures Law Enforcement Order (outside site)

Law Concerning Special Measures against Dioxins (outside site)

Notifications based on laws and regulations

Special Measures against Dioxins (special facilities, registration form, etc.) 

Environmental standards

Environmental standards for dioxins (outside site)

Survey results

Related links

For inquiries to this page

Green Environment Bureau Environmental Conservation Department Environmental Management Section

Phone: 045-671-2487

Phone: 045-671-2487

Fax: 045-681-2790

Email address: mk-kagaku@city.yokohama.lg.jp

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