| 1998 |
January
Official website launched
May
Shuntaro Nozawa appointed as President
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| 2000 |
March
The amendment to the Articles of Incorporation of the Eastern Reagent Association was approved by the Minister of International Trade and Industry, leading to the establishment of the Japan Reagent Association.
May
Saburo Katayama (Director of the Association) was conferred the Order of the Sacred Treasure, Gold and Silver Rays.
June
Response to the Legalization of SDS (MSDS)
July
First issue of "Shiyaku" (Reagent) published
November
Yukio Higuchi (Vice President of the Association) was awarded the Medal with Yellow Ribbon.
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| 2001 |
January
Drafting of Revised JIS (Japanese Industrial Standards) for Reagents
September
Released SDS (MSDS) for 20,000 items (including duplicates) from 26 member companies, making them accessible to reagent users, distributors, and the general public.
Published the contents of the "Shiyaku" (Reagent) journal on the official website.
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| 2002 |
May
Takatoshi Nakarai (Vice President of the Association) was awarded the Medal with Yellow Ribbon.
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| 2003 |
March
Publication of the "Reagent Guidebook," 3rd Revised Edition
November
Koichi Morisaki (Vice President of the Association) was awarded the Medal with Blue Ribbon.
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| 2004 |
January
Establishment of a Working Group (WG) to address the new Industrial Standardization Act
May
Futoshi Ikezoe appointed as President
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| 2005 |
January
Published an educational poster titled "Reagents: Proper Management and Correct Use"
Published a guidebook on the disposal of used empty reagent containers
Developed label printing software and submitted issues, requests, and opinions regarding the management of low-volume, high-variety products to the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare in response to GHS implementation.
December
Submitted a written request regarding alcohol surcharges (including reagent alcohol) to the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI).
Standardized labeling methods within the association and implemented measures such as attaching stickers to comply with the Cartagena Act.
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| 2006 |
May
Koji Asakawa appointed as President
September
Published a guidebook on the handling of products subject to the Cartagena Act
Response to the expiration of the transitional period for alcohol regulations
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| 2008 |
January
Produced a DVD titled "What's Shiyaku (Reagent)? – The Driving Force Behind Industrial Development" and distributed it to member companies, government agencies, universities, and other institutions.
May
Shuntaro Nozawa (Honorary President of the Association) was conferred the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette.
December
Start of the Public Interest Corporation System Reform
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| 2009 |
June
Distributed reagent DVDs to Colleges of Technology (KOSEN) and Technical High Schools.
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| 2010 |
March
Held the 10th Anniversary Ceremony of the Japan Reagent Association at the "Peacock Room" of the Imperial Hotel.
May
Publication of "A Ten-Year History of the Japan Reagent Association"
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| 2011 |
April
Registration of transition to a General Incorporated Association following the Public Interest Corporation System Reform
August
Determination of the Public Interest Purpose Property Value and the implementation period for the Public Interest Purpose Expenditure Plan
November
Koji Asakawa (President of the Association) was conferred the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette.
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| 2013 |
March
Approval of the application for amendment to the Public Interest Purpose Expenditure Plan
April
Relocation of the association office
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| 2014 |
May
Shinzo Kobatake appointed as President
Shuntaro Nozawa, Koji Asakawa, and Takatoshi Nakarai appointed as Advisors
August
Submitted research findings regarding the Minamata Convention on Mercury to the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI).
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| 2015 |
April
Designated March 9th as "Reagent Day" at the 69th Annual General Meeting of Members.
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| 2016 |
June
Manabu Nozawa appointed as President
Registered "Reagent Day" with the Japan Anniversary Association
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| 2017 |
March
Full renewal of the official website
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| 2018 |
March
March 9 Held a commemorative lecture for "Reagent Day"
Lecturer: Dr. Kuniaki Tatsuta, Distinguished Fellow and Professor Emeritus, Waseda University
Theme: "Creation and Application of Knowledge"
May
Keigo Shimada appointed as Executive Advisor
June
Conducted a joint training course for the Poisonous and Deleterious Substances Handler Examination in collaboration with the Tokyo Chemical Welfare Association
October
Awarded the "Special Award for Contribution to Standardization" by the Japanese Standards Association (JSA)
December
(Number of Member Companies: 132)
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| 2019 |
March
March 9 Held a commemorative lecture for "Reagent Day"
Lecturer: Dr. Tadamitsu Kishimoto, Professor at Osaka University and President of the Senri Life Science Foundation
Theme: "The Discovery of IL-6 and Development of Antibody Medicine"
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| 2020 |
March
Publication of the "Reagent Guidebook," 4th Revised Edition
Released the association video "Let’s Learn About Reagents Vol. 1: Proper Management and Correct Use"
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| 2021 |
March
Held the 20th Anniversary Commemorative Lecture of the Japan Reagent Association
Lecturer: Naoki Hyakuta, Author
Theme: "What Japan Needs for the Future: From Emperor Jimmu’s Eastern Expedition to the Future"
June
Released the association video "Let’s Learn About Reagents Vol. 2: Types of Reagents"
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| 2022 |
March
Publication of the 20th Anniversary Commemorative Journal of the Japan Reagent Association
March 9 Held a commemorative lecture for "Reagent Day"
Lecturer: Toru Kojima, Curator and Director of the Tsuyama Archives of Western Learning
Theme: "The Life and Achievements of Yoan Udagawa"
Released the association video "Let’s Learn About Reagents Vol. 3: Reagents and Related Laws and Regulations"
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| 2023 |
March
March 9 Held a commemorative lecture for "Reagent Day"
Lecturer: Dr. Yutaka Yamaji, Director of the Health Development Center, Tokyo Pharmaceutical Industry Health Insurance Association
Theme: "Predictive Testing: A Guide to Diagnosis"
Released the association video "Let’s Learn About Reagents Vol. 4: CSCL and ISHL"
October
Produced and distributed custom binders for filing the "Shiyaku" (Reagent) journal
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| 2024 |
March
March 9 Held a commemorative lecture for "Reagent Day"
Lecturer: Dr. Masahiko Suzuki, Professor at Jikei University School of Medicine and Director of the Japanese Society for Dementia Prevention
Theme: "Understanding Dementia: Mechanisms and Prevention"
Released the association video "Let’s Learn About Reagents Vol. 3: Poisonous and Deleterious Substances Control Act"
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| 2025 |
March
March 9 Held a commemorative lecture for "Reagent Day"
Lecturer: Tatsuhiko Saeki, General Manager, Endoscopy System Division, FUJIFILM Corporation
Theme: "Application of AI Technology in Endoscopy"
Official website renewed
November
March Scheduled to hold the 25th Anniversary Ceremony of the Japan Reagent Association at "Rose," Tokyo Kaikan
Planned release of the association video "Let’s Learn About Reagents Vol. 6: Fire Service Act"
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