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Unofficial English explanation: Japanese laws and official Japanese-language sources control.

Asbestos CheckEvidence-based checks before construction work in Japan

About this service

About Asbestos Check

Asbestos Check is a private, independent information service that helps users navigate official Japan-specific asbestos requirements.

This is an unofficial English explanation of Japan-specific requirements. Japanese laws and official Japanese-language sources control.

What we provide

We publish explanatory guides, a browser-based reference checker, source links and a corrections channel. The service is designed to make separate compliance questions visible early in project planning.

What we do not provide

We do not inspect sites, identify materials, provide legal advice, make qualified determinations, submit government reports, approve work or recommend that work begin.

Independence and revenue

The service may use clearly separated article advertising. Ads do not appear in the checker or result. Advertising does not change rule outputs or source selection.