Public Comment on Draft Cabinet Order Partially Amending the Enforcement Order of the Measurement Act

AI summary

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Summary

This is a public comment (opinion solicitation) on a draft Cabinet Order that would partially amend the Enforcement Order of the Measurement Act, posted via e-Gov. According to the metadata, the draft was published on 2026/09/25 and the comment period is stated to close on 2026/10/25. The inquiry contact listed is the Measurement Administration Office of the Innovation and Environment Bureau, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.

Business Impact

Organizations involved in measurement instruments or related activities may wish to note that the enforcement order could change, though the specific content is not detailed in the provided metadata.

Recommended Action

Consider reviewing the official Japanese source on e-Gov to confirm the draft's scope, details, and comment deadline.

Timeline of related official records

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1. 2026-09-25 — Draft published for public comment (e-Gov) 「計量法施行令の一部を改正する政令案」に対する意見公募 (this update) Original Japanese source
2. 2026-10-25 — Public comment deadline (2026-10-25 00:00 JST) (this update) Original Japanese source

What happens next

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