Regulations

'About Japan' webinar series 228: Mandatory regulations for electronics products in Japan

MAR

2024

What regulatory preparation is required for electronics related products in Japan?

10:30 - 11:30

Advertising & Competition

Japanese advertising and competition laws have been subject to government reform and restructuring in the past few years.

Company Incorporation Process

If you wish to incorporate a company or an office in Japan, there are certain steps that must be taken. This section details the requirements and actions required in order to successfully complete the Company Incorporation process in Japan.

Customs Regulations

Understanding the customs regulations of another country can be a daunting task; however, this section brings together all the information that European enterprises need to know.

EPA & Services

The EPA has an impact on transparency on domestic regulation and licensing procedures, independent regulators, and process for mutual recognition of qualification of professional.

Food Regulation

When exporting food products, the exporter should be aware of importation procedures, laws and administrative forms, in order to ease this process.

Intellectual Property Rights

This section will provide you with more information about the Japanese protection system for intellectual property, the main procedures to follow and the major costs involved.

Labelling, Marking & Packaging

Japanese laws concerning labelling, product marking and packaging primarily relate to importation, security and health. Requirements are often product-specific and different from the EU standards which European businesses are accustomed to abiding by.

Labour-related Insurance

When foreigners establish sole proprietorships and corporations in Japan, public insurance is required for their dependents, and employees.

Labour-Related Law

Labour-related laws in Japan are quite extensive and govern different aspects of every hiring step as well as leave, contracts forms, working hours etc.

Report: Japan in 2025 - Market Opportunities for EU Companies

What fields represent the biggest opportunities for EU companies in Japan in 2025 and beyond?

Report: Product Regulation, Safety and Recall in Japan

This report issued by Thomson Reuters is written as an informative Q&A and provides comprehensive information on these different points.

Standards

A standard is a measure, a norm, or a model used to evaluate goods or processes. According to the Japanese Standards Association, standards help improve technology and production efficiency and increase public welfare.

Unfair Competition Prevention

Japan’s market economy encourages competition in industry and commerce. The Unfair Competition Prevention Act (UCPA) serves as a means of prohibiting acts which constitute unfair competition.

Visa & Status of Residence

This section will provide you with all the necessary information about visas and residency in Japan. Information on the new points-based system which grants preferential treatment to highly-skilled professionals is also provided.

Regulations

EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation