The current draft guidelines outline the scope of application and description methods under the new system but do not identify specific chemical substances subject to the substitute chemical name system.
On October 17, 2025, the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) published the "Guidelines on Notification of Substitute Chemical Names, etc., for Notifiable Substances (Overview)" and opened a public comment period until November 16, 2025.
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