Japan Japan Revises Ministerial Ordinance on Public Disclosure of New Chemical Substance Names under the CSCL

Extends Disclosure Period to Ten Years for Low‑Risk Substances

Japan Revises Ministerial Ordinance on Public Disclosure of New Chemical Substance Names under the CSCL

On June 22, 2026, Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW), Ministry of Economy (MOE) and Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) jointly promulgated, via the Official Gazette,

Author / Responsibility

AOKI Kenji

Senior Consultant, EnviX Ltd.
General Director, E&H Consulting Co., Ltd.

Business Performance

Expertise in EHS (environment, health and safety) consulting in ASEAN region.
- Environmental regulations updating
- Chemical regulations consulting

Background

MSc in Earth Science, The University of Tokyo

AOKI Kenji