MHLW Ordinance Amending Dust Hazard Prevention Rules, Effective April 1, 2027
労働安全衛生法及び作業環境測定法の一部を改正する法律の一部の施行に伴う関係省令の整備等に関する省令
Published: 2026-03-23 · Source: e-Gov Law Search — Updated Laws · Stage: Scheduled to Take Effect · Area: Energy / Environment · Impact (preliminary): Medium · First detected by this dashboard: 2026-08-15
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AI summary
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Summary
This item concerns a Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare ordinance (Reiwa 8 MHLW Ordinance No. 29) that adjusts related ministerial rules following the partial enforcement of amendments to the Industrial Safety and Health Act and the Working Environment Measurement Act. According to the metadata, the affected regulation is the Ordinance on Prevention of Hazards Due to Dust (Showa 54 Ministry of Labour Ordinance No. 18). The metadata indicates a promulgation date of 2026-03-23 and a scheduled enforcement date of 2027-04-01.
Business Impact
Organizations subject to industrial safety, health, and working-environment measurement requirements, particularly those affected by dust-hazard prevention rules, may need to review potential changes to their obligations. The impact could vary depending on specific operations and the final content of the amended rules.
Recommended Action
Consider reviewing the official Japanese source and the amended ordinance text to confirm the applicable requirements and timelines before taking any action.
Timeline of related official records
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- 2026-03-23 — Promulgated (instrument recorded by e-Gov Law Search) Original Japanese source
- 2027-04-01 — Effective date stated by e-Gov Law Search Original Japanese source