The idea of building such database was first conceived during a research project from 2010 to 2012 by the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA). According to their conclusions, an integrated information infrastructure in ASEAN and East Asia will significantly contribute to the regional economy and sound chemical management. AJCSD took shape in mid-2012 under the initiative of Japan, and continuous efforts were made under the joint efforts of governments and industries throughout the participating countries. The 2015 pilot version is expected to be fully functional in April 2016