Preventing 'Accidental Violations': Releasing 'Environmental Law Update,' a Practical Chart Collection for Environmental Compliance

Minjiho Kenkyukai Co., Ltd. (Shibuya, Tokyo) is releasing 'Environmental Law Update: Industry-Specific Environmental Compliance Practical Charts' (Edited by Environmental Business Agency Co., Ltd. / Supervised by Attorney Yuta Iba).

This book is a practical guide restructured from the systemic knowledge gained through 'Environmental Law Support,' a database operated by the Environmental Business Agency Co., Ltd.

A key feature is the 'Yes/No chart design' that guides users directly to conclusions.

- Identifying applicable regulations
- Determining if notification is required
- Identifying necessary measurements and management

The book is designed so that even without specialized knowledge, users can intuitively determine requirements—it is a 'book for judging,' not just a 'book for reading.'

Available at bookstores nationwide, the Minjiho Kenkyukai online shop, and Amazon.

■ Background: An era where knowing the law is not enough

Many environmental law violations are caused by human errors—inadvertent 'oops' moments—such as overlooking law revisions, missing notification deadlines, or misreading detailed legal requirements.

In recent years, with the permeation of ESG management and strengthened regulations throughout supply chains, environmental compliance has become a critical management issue affecting corporate value rather than just a duty.

Meanwhile, the veteran personnel who served as the 'living lexicons' of environmental management are retiring, making knowledge transfer a major challenge. Coupled with complex, multi-layered regulations and the trend of personnel holding concurrent roles, many employees struggle to know exactly what to do.

This book systematizes the lost practical knowledge and complex regulations, providing them in a format 'usable by anyone.'

[Point I] Two-color Yes/No chart design for instant conclusions

It allows users to intuitively resolve questions like 'What is the applicable law?' or 'Are measurements required?' without needing specialized expertise.

[Point II] Supports on-site, management, and training needs

Designed as a practical tool rather than a mere commentary, it helps convert environmental management from a siloed, individual-dependent task into a 'reproducible organizational system.'

[Point III] Practical content organized by industry

Beyond general equipment and tasks common to most companies, it systematizes major compliance items by industry. Because it is organized by facility and equipment units encountered on-site, users can quickly determine if they apply to their company.

■ Recommended for:
- Environmental management personnel in manufacturing and factories
- General affairs, safety, health, and quality management departments
- Small and medium-sized enterprise executives/managers reviewing compliance systems
- Administrative scriveners (Gyoseishoshi)
- Municipal government officials
- Lawyers

■ Book Overview

Title: Environmental Law Update: Industry-Specific Environmental Compliance Practical Charts
Editor: Environmental Business Agency Co., Ltd.
Authors: Atsuko Suzuki, Akira Numari, Hidenori Mukai
Supervisor: Yuta Iba (Attorney, Takagi-cho Law Office)
Price: 3,850 yen (3,500 yen + tax)
Release Date: May 22, 2026
Format: B5 / 277 pages
ISBN: 9784865567441
Publisher: Minjiho Kenkyukai Co., Ltd.

About Environmental Business Agency Co., Ltd.
Specializing in corporate environmental compliance, the agency operates the 'Environmental Law Support' database, which cross-references laws with facility/equipment requirements. By using the 'Environmental Law Update' to grasp basic structures and using the 'Environmental Law Support' database for specific confirmation, companies can build a compliance system that does not depend on key personnel.