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Japan publishes stricter draft rules for Subcontract Act ahead of 2026 enforcement

By Sachiko Sakamaki ( July 16, 2025, 07:33 GMT | Insight) -- Japan’s antitrust regulator today outlined draft implementation rules for the amended Subcontract Act, opening a public consultation ahead of the law’s January 2026 entry into force. The proposed rules adopt a more rigorous interpretation of the law to prevent larger companies from exploiting their smaller suppliers. The JFTC will accept public comments until Aug. 15.Japan’s antitrust regulator today outlined draft implementation rules for the amended Subcontract Act, opening a public consultation ahead of the law’s January 2026 entry into force. The proposed rules adopt a more rigorous interpretation of the law to prevent larger companies from exploiting their smaller suppliers....

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