Japan Import Regulations & Other Laws
PSE Mark
The PSE Mark is a Japanese safety mark for electrical appliances and materials regulated under the Electrical Appliances and Materials Safety Act. Importers must check whether the product, AC adapter, charger, power cord or other accessories are subject to PSE requirements before selling the product in Japan.
PSC Mark
The PSC Mark is a Japanese product safety mark required for certain consumer products under the Consumer Product Safety Act. For importers and overseas suppliers, it is important because products subject to the PSC system may not be sold in Japan unless the required conformity, notification, inspection and labelling procedures are properly handled.
Premiums and Representations Act in Japan
A practical overview of Japan’s Premiums and Representations Act, focusing on misleading advertising, misleading quality claims, misleading advantage claims, premium campaigns and practical checks for imported foods and sales materials.
Misleading Representation of Quality under Japan’s Premiums and Representations Act
A practical overview of misleading representation of quality under Japanese advertising and labeling rules, with key points for imported foods, health-related claims, comparison claims, substantiation documents and Japanese sales materials.