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Japan Radio Equipment Certification (Giteki)

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

Who needs it

Radio equipment using Japanese frequency bands; Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, cellular, and short-range devices

Authority

Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC)

Legal basis

Radio Act

Local representative

A Japanese importer or registered conformity body relationship is required

Timeline

Certification typically takes weeks depending on the radio type

Cost

Testing and certification fees vary by radio technology

If you do not comply

Sales prohibition and enforcement action

Who needs this

Radio equipment using Japanese frequency bands
Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, cellular, and short-range devices

Documents you need

Technical conformity mark (Giteki) certificate
Test reports against MIC ordinances
Label artwork with the mark and number

Compliance checklist

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Technical conformity mark (Giteki) certificate
Test reports against MIC ordinances
Label artwork with the mark and number

How to comply

Identify the radio category and applicable technical conditions
Test at a registered conformity body
Obtain the technical conformity mark
Apply the mark and retain certificates

Brief for your lab or agent

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Request: Japan Radio Equipment Certification (Giteki) — Japan
Product category: Electronics
Authority: Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC)
Legal basis: Radio Act

Documents we already have:
  1. Technical conformity mark (Giteki) certificate
  2. Test reports against MIC ordinances
  3. Label artwork with the mark and number

Questions:
  1. Does our product fall under Japan Radio Equipment Certification (Giteki) 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

Certification typically takes weeks depending on the radio type.

Testing and certification fees vary by radio technology.

Common rejection reasons

Mark missing or wrongly applied
Frequency band not permitted in Japan
Certificate does not match the model

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.