South Korea South Korea launches public-private joint task force for chemical hazard assessment without animal testing

South Korea launches public-private joint task force for chemical hazard assessment without animal testing

On May 12, 2026, South Korea’s Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment (MCEE) announced that it would hold, on May 13, a launch ceremony for the Public-Private Joint Task Force (TF) for Promoting Alternative Test Methods to Animal Testing for Chemical Substances (New Approach Methodologies: NAMs).

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