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Japan TELEC Certification

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

Who needs it

Radio equipment sold in Japan; Wireless and connected devices

Authority

Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC)

Legal basis

Radio Act

Local representative

A Japanese importer or responsible party is required

Timeline

Before marketing; review time varies

Cost

Testing and certification fees vary

If you do not comply

Sales prohibition and enforcement action

Who needs this

Radio equipment sold in Japan
Wireless and connected devices

Documents you need

Technical conformity documents
Test reports
TELEC mark artwork

Compliance checklist

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Technical conformity documents
Test reports
TELEC mark artwork

How to comply

Classify the radio equipment
Test and certify through a registered body
Apply the mark

Brief for your lab or agent

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

Documents we already have:
  1. Technical conformity documents
  2. Test reports
  3. TELEC mark artwork

Questions:
  1. Does our product fall under Japan TELEC 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 marketing; review time varies.

Testing and certification fees vary.

Common rejection reasons

Wrong equipment category
No TELEC mark
Technical file incomplete

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.