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Cabinet Decision on Partial Amendment to Enforcement Order of the Chemical Substances Control Act

化学物質の審査及び製造等の規制に関する法律施行令の一部を改正する政令の閣議決定について

Published: 2026-05-19 · Source: Ministry of the Environment (MOE) · Stage: Government Announcement · Area: Energy / Environment · Impact (preliminary): Medium

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AI summary

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Summary

According to a Ministry of the Environment (MOE) press release, a Cabinet decision was made on a Cabinet Order partially amending the Enforcement Order of the Act on the Regulation of Manufacture and Evaluation of Chemical Substances (the Chemical Substances Control Act). The release is dated 2026-05-19. The raw summary references health-protection measures, but specific details are not provided in the metadata.

Business Impact

Businesses involved in manufacturing, importing, or handling regulated chemical substances may be affected if the amended enforcement order changes applicable requirements.

Recommended Action

Consider reviewing the official MOE press release and the underlying Cabinet Order text to confirm the scope, content, and timing of any changes.