Contact GMAApproval for Japan
The following provides a summary overview of Japan's regulations and compliance system.
How UL Can Help You
UL can help you with any or all of the following to achieve compliance:
- Identify applicable requirements for your specific product or technology feature to comply with current regulations in safety, EMC, wireless, energy efficiency, etc.
- Provide pre-compliance testing during the design and development phase to determine compliance
- Assist in completion of applications and other required forms
- Test in our accredited labs or your qualified facilities to issue CB Test Report and Certificate with applicable national differences and other test reports for wireless, energy efficiency, etc.
- Handle entire submittal process including working with local testing and certification organizations
- Arrange for initial factory inspections that are required before certification issuance
- Coordinate verification testing on qualified products as needed
- Facilitate and expedite project progress with support of UL’s local team and/or partner
- Support renewal maintenance of certificates as needed
- User manual translation service when needed
Marks/Certifications
 PSE Mark (Specified Product) | Mandatory/Voluntary Mandatory Validity Period of Certification 3, 5 or 7 years, based on product type Certification Organization UL Japan | Safety CB test report/certificate or test report from subcontract laboratories of UL Japan EMC CB test report/certificate or test report from subcontract laboratories of UL Japan Additional Requirements Initial inspection |
 PSE Mark (Non-Specified Product) | Mandatory/Voluntary Validity Period of Certification | Safety |
 VCCI Mark | Mandatory/Voluntary | Safety |
 UL Japan S-Mark | Mandatory/Voluntary | Safety |
Product Scope
Scope of products covered by the above regulations include but not limited to the following:
- Information technology equipment
- Audio and video equipment
- Household and similar use appliances
- Lighting products
- Electric tools
- Laboratory, test and measurement equipment
- Low-voltage electrical equipment
- Electrical wires and cables
- Switches for circuits, installation protective and connection devices
Marks/Certifications
 Industrial Facilities Emitting Radio Waves  Japanese Radio Law  Japanese Telecommunication Law | Mandatory/Voluntary Mandatory Authority/Regulatory Body Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) Marking of Certification Logo or Number Required? Yes Validity Period of Certification No expiration | Local Representative Required? No However, for high Frequency equipment the applicant should be located in Japan. Specific User Manual Requirements? No End Product Testing Required When Using an Approved RF Module?* Modular approval requirements vary depending on product type. RF Performance Testing Required? Yes (testing must be performed by an authorized test facility) |
Product Scope
Scope of products covered by the above regulations include but not limited to those that contain the following radio/wireless technologies
- Bluetooth
- Keyless systems
- Wireless LAN
- WiMax
- UMTS
- GSM
- LTE
- ANT/ANT+
- ZigBee
*Requirement may be different depending on the product scope. For details, please contact us.
Marks/Certifications
 Energy Saving Label Program | Mandatory/Voluntary Mandatory Certification Organization The Energy Conservation Center, Japan (ECCJ) | Testing Option Self-declaration based reporting |
Product Scope
Scope of products covered by the above regulations include but not limited to the following:
- Computers
- Copying machines
- DVD recorders
- Magnetic disk units
- Routers
- Switching units
- Televisions
- Video cassette recorders
Additional Information
Please note the information presented above represents a general overview and may not contain the most up-to-date information since regulatory requirements are changing frequently. For the latest information, please contact UL at gma@ul.com
