On October 23, 2025, CIRS Japan successfully hosted its First Anniversary Celebration & Global Chemical Regulation Seminar in Tokyo. This event, available both in person and virtually, gathered together experts from the Japan Environmental Management Association for Industry (JEMAI) and the Japan Chemical Exporters & Importers Association (JCEIA), and other authoritative institutions, as well as representatives from major international chemical companies, including Mitsubishi Chemical and Kao Corporation. The event was packed with insightful discussions and networking opportunities, showcasing CIRS Japan's local expertise and the global support from CIRS Group.

Opening Remarks

Lucy Li, General Manager of CIRS Group

CIRS Group's senior leadership attended the event, including Mr. Wen Zhen, Chair of CIRS Group, Ms. Lucy Li, General Manager of CIRS Group, and Mr. Walt Lin, Deputy General Manager of CIRS Group, joined by other senior managers from the Group.

Lucy opened the event by emphasizing CIRS Japan’s pivotal role in CIRS Group’s overseas strategic layout, noting how it significantly enhances the Group's Asia-Pacific service network. She highlighted that over the past year, CIRS Japan has constructed a sound service system, enabling it to provide global product compliance solutions for Japanese enterprises. Looking ahead, she confirmed that CIRS Group will continue to allocate strategic resources—including technological expertise, talent development, data resources, and capital—to bolster its support for the Japanese market and drive its continued development.  

CIRS Japanese Team

The Japanese Team Delivered Expert Analysis on Global Compliance Challenges

The afternoon session featured the Global Chemical Regulation Seminar. Kyonga Park, General Manager of CIRS Japan, together with Ms. Ling Yang, Senior Chemical Regulatory Consultant, Mr. Toshinobu Hori, Senior Chemical Regulatory Consultant and Mr. Hui Xu, Senior Food Regulatory Consultant, shared their professional expertise and practical insights respectively on:

• The Latest Global Chemical Regulatory Trends
• An Overview and Updates of Food Contact Material Regulations
• The Latest China Chemical Regulatory Trends
• An Overview and Updates of Biocide Regulations

Kyonga Park, General Manager of CIRS Japan

Ling Yang, Senior Chemical Regulatory Consultant

Toshinobu Hori, Senior Chemical Regulatory Consultant

Hui Xu, Senior Food Regulatory Consultant

Based on their rich practical experience, the four speakers pinpointed and addressed the critical compliance issues for Japanese enterprises. Feedback from attendees was overwhelmingly positive. They confirmed the presentation contents as “forward-looking yet practical” and praised CIRS Japan’s local expertise. 

Wen Zhen, Chair of CIRS Group

Drinks Reception – Networking and Collaboration

Following the presentations, the event transitioned into a drinks reception for networking. Attendees engaged in meaningful discussions in a warm and engaging atmosphere. Against this welcoming backdrop, Mr. Wen Zhen expressed sincere gratitude to all clients and partners on behalf of the entire team. He stated, " We are grateful for the trust and support from our clients and partners, which has been fundamental to our steady growth in Japan. As we advance, CIRS Group will continue to enhance our service quality, and we look forward to deepening our collaboration to unlock new opportunities together."

Walt Lin, Deputy General Manager of CIRS Group

Moving forward, CIRS Japan will continue to strengthen its presence in Japan by drawing on the global resources of CIRS Group. It is dedicated to providing faster and more precise compliance solutions for Japanese enterprises in key industries, including chemicals, food and food contact materials, cosmetics, agrochemicals, and medical devices. As Walt Lin said, “We aim to be more than just compliance advisors to enterprises; we aspire to become a trusted long-term partner for Japanese clients in their global expansion. Together, let us chart a new compliant future.”