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Promulgation announcement: ordinance amending animal management standards for animal handlers

第一種動物取扱業者及び第二種動物取扱業者が取り扱う動物の管理の方法等の基準を定める省令の一部を改正する省令の公布等について

Published: 2026-10-15 · Source: Ministry of the Environment (MOE) · Stage: Promulgated · Area: Energy / Environment · Impact (preliminary): Medium · First detected by this dashboard: 2026-10-16

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AI summary

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Summary

The Ministry of the Environment announced the promulgation of a Ministerial Ordinance amending the ordinance establishing animal management standards for Type I and Type II animal handling operators. The announcement was published on 2026-10-15; the provided title does not specify the changes, promulgation date, or effective date.

Business Impact

Type I and Type II animal handling operators may be affected because the amendment concerns standards for managing the animals they handle.

Recommended Action

Review of the official Japanese announcement and ordinance text could clarify the amended standards, effective date, and any transitional provisions.