Public Comment on Draft Notice to Repeal Guideline on Providing Chemical Substance Safety Information
化学物質の安全性に係る情報提供に関する指針を廃止する告示案に関する御意見の募集について
Published: 2026-08-20 · Source: e-Gov Public Comment · Stage: Public Comment Closed · Area: Energy / Environment · Impact (preliminary): Medium · Comment deadline: 2026-09-19 12:00 JST · First detected by this dashboard: 2026-08-22
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AI summary
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Summary
This is a public comment invitation regarding a draft notice (kokuji) that would repeal a guideline concerning the provision of information related to the safety of chemical substances. The item was published on 2026-08-20 with a comment submission deadline of 2026-09-19 at 12:00. The listed contact is the Chemical Safety Office, Pharmaceutical Evaluation Division, Pharmaceutical Safety Bureau, Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare.
Business Impact
Organizations that share or rely on chemical substance safety information could be affected if the referenced guideline is ultimately repealed. The practical effect may depend on the final decision, which is not yet determined at this stage.
Recommended Action
Consider reviewing the official e-Gov public comment page to verify the scope and deadline before the submission period closes.
Timeline of related official records
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- 2026-08-20 — Draft published for public comment (e-Gov) Original Japanese source
- 2026-09-19 — Public comment deadline (2026-09-19 12:00 JST) Original Japanese source
What happens next
General procedure: after a consultation closes, the ministry usually publishes the comments received and its responses, and may then adopt the instrument, possibly revised, or not adopt it. This dashboard has not yet matched a promulgated instrument with exactly this name. This is not a forecast of the outcome.