Japan cabinet approves decree designating LC-PFCA, chlorpyrifos, and MCCP as Class I specified chemical substances

The Japanese government has approved a cabinet decree to amend the Enforcement Order of the Act on the Evaluation of Chemical Substances and Regulation of Their Manufacture. The decree designates long-chain perfluoroalkane carboxylic acids (LC-PFCA) and their salts, LC-PFCA-related substances, chlorpyrifos, and medium-chain chlorinated paraffins (MCCP) as Class I Specified Chemical Substances. Products using these substances, including certain lubricating oils, wood preservatives, and fire extinguishing agents, will be subject to import prohibitions or technical standards. The decree was promulgated on May 22, 2026, with full enforcement scheduled for November 22, 2026.