Japan PSE Electrical Appliance and Material Safety Law

HEADLINE: Unsafe electrical appliances posed significant consumer safety risks in Japan.

Key Obligations

["PSE marking mandatory for electrical appliances before import/sale", "Diamond PSE for specific appliances (third-party testing)", "Circle PSE for general appliances (self-declaration)"]

Penalty Ranges

Fines up to ¥1 million; imprisonment up to 1 year

Affected HS Codes: ["8501", "8502", "8516", "8517", "8528", "8544"]

Issuing Authority: Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI)

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