Capitalise on the market opportunities in Japan
Capitalise on the market opportunities in Japan
Product safety requirements and regulations are put in place to reduce risks of injury, ensure safety and improve quality of life. Most products entering the Japanese market must meet the relevant requirements of the authorities depending on the product scope. These regulations and compliance requirements can however pose challenges to companies who are looking to access the Japanese market.
You can ensure that your products successfully meet the Japanese standards by working with a market leader, TÜV SÜD. TÜV SÜD fully understands the local requirements and procedures applicable in Japan. You can rely on our expertise and knowledge to help you access key markets efficiently while at the same time, be assured of our objectivity, integrity and professionalism.
Type A
Type B
Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI)
Notifying Suppliers are responsible for:
Manufacturers are responsible for:
The PSE Mark Category A consists of 116 items such as cables and cords, thermal fuses, battery charges, DC power supply units, etc. The PSE Mark Category B consists of 340 items such as electric irons, vacuum cleaners, washing machines, microwave ovens, television receivers, etc.
To determine if a particular product is subject to the above regulations, please contact us.
TÜV SÜD has the experience and capability to support manufacturers in attaining compliance with Japanese requirements and obtaining the necessary approval. TÜV SÜD is a RCAB with the capability to issue the CoC for all 340 items of Category B products and 7 groups of the Category A specified products.
VCCI Council
* Although not mandatory, it is widely supported by the Japanese industry and increasingly perceived as an indication of product quality and is highly recommended for marketing reasons.
EMD approval procedure:
To determine if a particular product is subject to the above regulations, please contact us.
TÜV SÜD has the experience and capability to support manufacturers in attaining compliance with Japanese requirements and obtaining the necessary approval. As a MIC RCB, TÜV SÜD is able to perform testing and issue/obtain certification for manufacturers.
The Energy Conservation Center, Japan (ECCJ)
* Although a voluntary program, Energy-saving Labels are actively utilised in Japan and are recommended for marketing reasons.
Under the Top Runner Program, manufacturers are required to surpass a weighted average value for all their products per category for each predetermined target year.
Applicable products under the Top Runner Program include:
Applicable products under the Energy-saving Labelling Program include:
To determine if a particular product is subject to the above regulations, please contact us.
TÜV SÜD has the experience and capability to support manufacturers in attaining compliance according to the Japanese requirements and obtaining the necessary approvals. TÜV SÜD can also support manufacturers in obtaining voluntary endorsement labels.
Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association
Companies that sell a limited number of products in the market can designate other organisations to fulfil collection and recycling responsibilities on their behalf.
Applicable product categories under the J-Moss include:
To determine if a particular product is subject to the above regulations, please contact us.
TÜV SÜD has the experience and capability to support manufacturers in attaining compliance according to the Japanese requirements and obtaining the necessary approvals. TÜV SÜD can also support manufacturers in obtaining voluntary endorsement labels.
Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC)
Telecom & wireless approval procedure:
To determine if a particular product is subject to the above regulations, please contact us.
TÜV SÜD has the experience and capability to support manufacturers in attaining compliance with Japanese requirements and obtaining the necessary approval. As a MIC RCB, TÜV SÜD is able to perform testing and issue/obtain certification for manufacturers.
TÜV SÜD has the expertise and laboratory infrastructure to support manufacturers in obtaining the necessary approvals and compliance in accordance to the Japan's standards and requirements. TÜV SÜD test reports are accepted for safety approval and recognised by relevant authorities internationally. TÜV SÜD also supports manufacturers in obtaining voluntary endorsement labels.
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