About ACIS
Our History and what we do
What is Agricultural Chemicals Inspection Station?
There are many types of agricultural chemicals such as fungicides, insecticides, herbicides and plant-growth regulators, etc. In Japan, agricultural chemicals registration system has been established to make agricultural production stable and to prevent any adverse effect on human and animal health and environment caused by agricultural chemical use.
In accordance with Agricultural Chemicals Regulation Act, Agricultural Chemicals Inspection Station (ACIS) inspects qualities of agricultural chemicals and ensures proper and safe use of them. Furthermore, ACIS conducts on-site inspection on pesticide manufacturers, distributors and end use to prevent the distribution or use of unsuitable pesticides.
The history
- 1947
- ACIS affiliated with MAFF was established of ACIS in Kita-ku, Tokyo. Three Divisions (General Affairs Matter Division, Chemistry Division and Biology Division) were created.
- 1949-1957
- ACIS moved to Kodaira-shi, Tokyo.
- 1967-1990
- Pesticide Residue Division, Technical Research Division, Planning and Coordination Division, Aquatic Organisms Safety Division (which lead to "Non-target Organisms Safety Division"), Toxicity Division and Environment Division were created.
- 2001
- ACIS was transformed to an Incorporated Administrative Agency.
- 2007
- ACIS was merged with other two organizations and became a part of FAMIC.
- 2010
- Environmental Fate and Behavior Evaluation Division and Eco-toxicology Evaluation Division were merged into one division; Environmental Effect Evaluation Division.
- 2013
- Pesticide Research Division was abolished.
Eco-toxicity Evaluation Division and Pesticide Residues Monitoring Division were created and Coordinator for Agricultural Chemicals Inspection was appointed. - 2014
- Precision Management Specialist was appointed.
- 2019
- Reorganization;
-Deputy Chief Director was appointed and GLP Monitoring Division was created.
-Environmental Effect Evaluation Division and Eco-toxicology Evaluation Division were merged into one division; Environmental Effect Evaluation Division.
-Appointment of Coordinator for Agricultural Chemicals Inspection was discontinued.
-Five Divisions were renamed. - 2025
- Reorganization;
-Environmental Effect Evaluation Division was abolished and Environmental Behavior Evaluation Division and Ecological Effects Evaluation Division were created.
