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Japan PSE Certification

A practical guide to Japan PSE Certification for electronics sold in Japan: who it applies to, what to prepare, and the mistakes that cause rejection.

Who needs it

Electrical appliances and materials sold in Japan; Imported electronics and components

Authority

Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI)

Legal basis

Electrical Appliances and Materials Safety Act (DENAN)

Local representative

A Japanese importer or business operator is generally required

Timeline

Before selling in Japan; notification is ongoing

Cost

Testing and certification fees vary by product

If you do not comply

Sales prohibition, recall, and enforcement action

Who needs this

Electrical appliances and materials sold in Japan
Imported electronics and components

Documents you need

Conformity assessment records
PSE mark artwork
Business notification to METI

Compliance checklist

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Conformity assessment records
PSE mark artwork
Business notification to METI

How to comply

Classify the product as specified or non-specified
Complete conformity assessment
Notify METI as required
Apply the correct PSE mark

Brief for your lab or agent

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Request: Japan PSE Certification — Japan
Product category: Electronics
Authority: Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI)
Legal basis: Electrical Appliances and Materials Safety Act (DENAN)

Documents we already have:
  1. Conformity assessment records
  2. PSE mark artwork
  3. Business notification to METI

Questions:
  1. Does our product fall under Japan PSE Certification in Japan?
  2. Which test standards or evidence do you accept?
  3. What is the current fee and lead time?
  4. Is a local representative required, and can you act as one?

Cost and timeline

Before selling in Japan; notification is ongoing.

Testing and certification fees vary by product.

Common rejection reasons

Wrong PSE mark used
Conformity assessment not completed
Business notification missing

Registration, notification, or certification is not the same as approval. Keep the technical file current and make sure the label, listing, and submitted data match.