March 31, 2016
【Annex 2】 Items subject to the guidelines based on the list of Standard Commodity Classification
for Japan
Legend::Items in red:

Items added to the voluntary standards in accordance withthe relevant laws and regulations
Items subject to the relevant ministerial ordinances
As regards of the relebant ministerial ordinanced when theitem on the left column is in red the detail items on the rightcolumn shall be automatically applied, and item on the rightcolumn is in red only the red item shall be applied.

Half-tone dot meshing (light blue): Categories that are added in the guidelines on September 1,
2015 for compliance with the relevant laws andregulations(*)
Note:

The guidelines specify that articles other than those in red that are subject to the relevant laws andregulations should also be treated properly in accordance with the guidelines.
Leather materials used in leather products and textile products are subject to the relevant laws andregulations, but they are not mentioned here.

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Living and cultural supplies
78 Apparel, except footwear and apparel accessories, other than those that are not dyed
Except leather apparel
Suits (sack coats), dresses, coats, jampers, jackets, sweaters,
781 Outwears and intermediate wears
cardigans, shirts, trousers, skirts, leggings, etc.
White shirts, blouses, polo shirts, t-shirts, trainers,
sportswears, etc.
Western style and Japanese style intimate apparel in general
782 Intimate apparel(including “hada juban” and “koshimaki”)
783 Nightwears (except Japanese style)Nightwears, pajamas, negliges, baby dolls“Juban” (“hada juban” is subject to the relevant laws andregulations as intimate apparel.), “nagagi”
784 “Wafuku” (Japanese style apparel)“Haori,” “hakama,” “obi,” etc.
785 Hosiery
Hosiery in general
786 “Tabi”
Colored tabi in general
787 Headwear
Headwear in general
788 Groves and mittens (except rubber)
Groves and mittens in general
Apparel not classified into other categories
Other apparel (except footwear and apparel789
accessories)
Except fur goods
79 Apparel accessories other than those that are not dyed
791 Handkerchiefs
Handkerchiefs in general
Ties, shawls, etc.
792 Neckwear (except fur)
Mufflers, scarfs, etc.
“Obi-dome (sash band),” “obi-age (sash bustle),” “koshi794 Accessories of Japanese clothings
himo (waist string)” and “datemaki,” “haori himo,” “haneri,” “susoyoke,” “furoshiki,” etc.
Diapers, diaper covers, sanitary bands and pants, bibs and
799 Other apparel accessories
aprons, dress shields, etc.
82 Household textile articles other than those that are not dyed
821 Floor coverings
Floor coverings
822 Beddings
Quilt covers, bed sheets, blankets, pillowcases, etc.
825 Table cloths, napkins and related articles
Tablecloths (except napkins and related articles)
Bath towels, hand towels, “tenugui* (“Japanese tenugui” is827 Towels, bath mats and related articles
not subject to the relevant laws and regulations.),” toilet seatcovers, bath mats, etc.
829 Other household textile articles
Dish-cloths, dusters, etc.

Addition**

Note: This English translation is not the official translation. The original texts in Japanese prevail over thetranslation. Please keep in mind that the texts in English are the informational documents to support
the understanding.
The linked page is Japanese.
Supplementary explanation:- The section of “No. 5 Textile articles that are exempted from application” in Yakuseikahatu 0260
No. 10 Notice on Amended Ministerial Ordinance to Note dated June 20, 2016 specifies as follows:“Out of textile articles, “Japanese tenugui” and those articles that partly use “wafuku” or Japaneseclothing as materials shall be treated in the same way as “wafuku” for the time being. Also, 1)
articles used exclusively for interior decoration and appreciation, and 2) articles that use unspun
materials shall be exempted from application. ”
Supplementary note:
Framed “tenugui” for sale and tapestries and others hanging on the wall seem to be included in1) and articles that use bamboos and mat rushes seem to be included in 2). However, final
decisions will be made by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare.
- It is specified that “as it is difficult to identify raw materials of the recycled (used) articles and articles
that use the materials of recycled (used) articles (an example would be articles that use recycled
cotton or wool yarn. However, the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare will make final
decisions), such fact shall be taken into account in formulating a trial purchase plan for two years
from the enforcement date (excluding articles that are redyed).” Accordingly, application isextended for a limited period.
- For the category of household textile articles for which the standards were created, it is stipulated torefer to the list of Standard Commodity Classification for Japan prepared by the Ministry ofInternal Affairs and Communications (amended in May 1990 (Fifth amendment)) and the “list oftextile article classification,” an annex of the Notice on Amended Ministerial Ordinance to Note in
identification of specific items. The following table includes some of applicable articles that useazo dye.
- For the entire “list of textile article classification,” see “Kanki No. 48 dated February 17, 1975 forpoints to note in operation of the Act on Control of Household Products Containing Harmful
Substances.”

“List of textile article classification,” annex of the Notice on Amended Ministerial Ordinance to Note (excerpt limited to some of the relatedhousehold textile articles that use azo dye)
Applicable household textile articles

Individual articles

Diapers

Diapers

Diaper covers

Diaper coversBibs

Bibs

Intimate apparel

Shirts (“hadashatsu” undershirts, sleeveless shirts, etc.), pants (panties, drawers, shorts, “sarumata,”
briefs, etc.), “zubonshita” (“momohiki,” “suteteko,” etc.), slips (chemises, bra slips, etc.), foundation
garments (corsets, brassieres, girdles, etc.), petticoats, “hada juban,” “koshimaki”

Nightwears

Nightclothes, pajamas, negliges, baby dolls

Gloves and mittens

Gloves (cotton work gloves, mittens, etc.)

Hosiery

Hosiery (socks, stockings, panty hose, etc.)

Intermediate wears

Vests, blouses, white shirts, t-shirts, polo shirts, waist-coats, etc.

Outwears (general term of apparelother than intimate apparel andintermediate wears)

Suits, sweaters, cardigans, pull overs, one-pieces, skirts, overcoats, coveralls, combinations, rompers(Greco rompers, hanging rompers), boleros, smocks, jackets, coats, trousers, pantaloons, bloomers,“okurumi,” etc.

Headwear

HeadwearBeddings

Pillows, “futon” (underlays, comforters, “hadagake”), blankets, towel blankets, covers (those used forthe items mentioned earlier in “Beddings”), sheets

Floor coverings

Carpets, rugs, mats, etc.