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Japan

Japan separates electrical safety (PSE under DENAN) from radio (TELEC/MIC) and telecom terminal (JATE) approvals.

Compliance matrix

Four GMA pillars for this market, plus local representation — verify against the live regulator list before quoting.

Electrical / product safety
PSE mark — DENAN Law (diamond = specified, round = non-specified)
EMC & wireless
TELEC / MIC radio; VCCI EMC (voluntary but market-expected)
Telecom / network
JATE terminal approval
Energy / environment
Top Runner programme; J-Moss
Local representation
Yes

Regulatory landscape

Specified electrical products need the diamond PSE mark; non-specified use the round PSE mark. Radio equipment follows MIC/TELEC rules; terminal equipment may need JATE. VCCI EMC registration is often market-expected even when voluntary.

METI (DENAN/PSE), MIC / TELEC, JATE, VCCI Council, Top Runner / J-Moss programmes.

Filing tip: Decide diamond vs round PSE early — it changes whether a Registered Conformity Assessment Body is mandatory.

Check these first

  1. Specified or non-specified electrical product under DENAN?
  2. Radio functionality → TELEC / MIC?
  3. Telecom terminal → JATE?
  4. Local importer / responsible party in Japan?

Certifications for Japan

Each scheme below has unique guidance for this market. Open the full Certko certification page for catalogues, process detail and quotes.

PSE

DENAN electrical safety mark

PSE indicates conformity with Japan’s Electrical Appliances and Materials Safety Act — diamond for specified products, round for non-specified.

Who typically needs it

Brands placing electrical appliances and materials on the Japanese market.

Example products

  • Power adapters
  • Lighting
  • Household electrical goods
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TELEC / MIC

Radio equipment approval

Radio equipment must meet MIC technical standards; TELEC certification is the common path for wireless products.

Who typically needs it

Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and other radio device exporters to Japan.

Example products

  • Wireless modules
  • IoT gateways
  • Consumer radio gadgets
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Japan certification FAQs

Is VCCI mandatory?

VCCI is voluntary, but many Japanese buyers and channels expect EMC registration evidence alongside PSE/radio approvals.

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