noun
Poisonous and Deleterious Substances Control Act
A Japanese law regulating the handling, sale, and disposal of toxic and harmful substances. Often referred to by its full name in legal documents.
毒物及び劇物取締法に基づき、特定の化学物質の販売が制限されている。
Under the Poisonous and Deleterious Substances Control Act, the sale of certain chemicals is restricted.
Compound of 毒物 (poisonous substances), 及び (and), 劇物 (deleterious substances), 取締 (control/regulation), and 法 (law). The term is a direct legal designation.