Japan

Population: 126,476,461

PSE Circle

Under the Japanese Electrical Appliances and Material Safety Act, PSE certification is a compulsory certification. Electrical Appliances manufactured to export to japan or to import and sell in japan must satisfy the technical standards and be certified depending on the product. 116 items such as adapters, fuses, wiring devices, and electric pumps all fall under the PSE Circle.

PSE Diamond

Under the Japanese Electrical Appliances and Material Safety Act, PSE certification is a compulsory certification. Electrical Appliances manufactured to export to japan or to import and sell in japan must satisfy the technical standards and be certified depending on the product. 341 items, including monitors, Television receivers, and electric dryers fall under the PSE Diamond.

TELEC

Wired and wireless communication devices sold in Japan; for wired communication devices it needs JATE approval, for wireless communication devices it needs TELEC approval. Telecom: All communication terminal equipment, PSTN, ISDN, xDSL, cable TV, etc. Radio: All wireless devices, WLAN, Bluetooth, mobile phones, and small power devices

RF

VCCI

Non-compulsory registration system for frequently regulating interesting waves generated by Information Technology Equipment (ITE). VCCI is not a compulsory standard in Japan, however it is induced when shipping ITE products, playing a significant role in consumer awareness. Target products: Multimedia devices (information devices, audio devices, video devices, broadcasting receivers, lighting control devices for entertainment, etc.)

PMDA

In Japan, medical devices can be sold only after they have been approved or certified by the Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency (PMDA) or a third-party certification body designated by the Ministry of Health Labor and Welfare.

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