4 substances were added to the Japan CSCL-Class I Specified Chemical Substances

On May 19, 2026, Japan’s Ministry of the Environment issued an announcement stating that the Cabinet Office has approved a Cabinet Decision on the Partial Revision Order to the Enforcement Decree of the Chemical Substances Control Law (CSCL). This revision officially adds Long-Chain Perfluoroalkyl Carboxylic Acids (LC-PFCAs) and their salts, LC-PFCA-related substances, Chlorpyrifos, and Medium-Chain Chlorinated Paraffins (MCCPs) to the list of CSCL Class I Specified Chemical Substances, with supporting regulatory provisions updated accordingly. The revised ordinance shall officially take effect on November 22, 2026. For full details: https://www.env.go.jp/press/press_04704.html