Ministerial Ordinance Partially Amending the Industrial Safety and Health Regulations and Related Rules

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Summary

This item is a ministerial ordinance (Reiwa 8 MHLW Ordinance No. 89) partially amending the Industrial Safety and Health Regulations and related rules, including the Ordinance on Prevention of Hazards Due to Specified Chemical Substances (Showa 47 Ministry of Labour Ordinance No. 39). According to the metadata, it was promulgated on 2026-04-28 with a stated effective date of 2027-04-01. The source is listed as e-Gov Law Search, which is the authoritative Japanese reference for the full text.

Business Impact

Organizations subject to Japanese occupational safety and health rules, particularly those handling specified chemical substances, may need to review whether the amended requirements affect their workplace practices.

Recommended Action

Review the official e-Gov Law Search source to confirm the exact scope, obligations, and effective date of the amendments.

Timeline of related official records

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1. 2026-04-28 — Promulgated (instrument recorded by e-Gov Law Search) 労働安全衛生規則等の一部を改正する省令（令和八年厚生労働省令第八十九号） (this update) Original Japanese source
2. 2027-04-01 — Effective date stated by e-Gov Law Search 労働安全衛生規則、有機溶剤中毒予防規則、特定化学物質障害予防規則 (this update) Original Japanese source