Japan's Product Safety 4 Laws, effective Dec 25, 2025

Japan's "Electrical Appliances and Materials Safety Law" (PSE) and "Consumer Products Safety Law" (PSC) and other important regulatory provisions will be fully implemented on December 25, 2025. For operators of e-commerce platforms such as Amazon, this change will have a significant impact on multiple categories such as lithium batteries, power banks, and small household appliances. To ensure the continuous operation of your business, the following compliance guidelines are provided.

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1. Risk Warnings and Compliance Requirements

Baby and infant products: including toys for children under 36 months and baby cots.

Protective products: laser pointers, cycling helmets, etc.

Gas appliances: household gas equipment and propane equipment.

Household appliances: hair dryers, rice cookers, humidifiers, etc.

Power supply equipment: chargers, power adapters, etc.

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2. Specific requirements of each regulation

Consumer Product Safety Act (PSC): It involves baby toys, cribs, etc. Documents such as business declaration and certificate of compliance need to be provided. Products should include the PSC mark and necessary information.

Electrical Appliance and Material Safety Act (PSE): It covers electrical products and mobile batteries, etc. Corresponding certificates need to be prepared. Products should be marked with the PSE mark and relevant technical parameters.

Regulations related to gas equipment: Relevant certifications need to be obtained and relevant information should be marked on the products.

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III. Clarification of Important Matters

Regarding the compliance requirements for inventory goods, special attention should be paid to the following: Goods that have been warehoused before December 25th only enjoy a limited grace period. The platform will take measures such as restricting sales and prohibiting replenishment of non-compliant goods, and may ultimately remove them. Compliance is a necessary prerequisite for the continuous sale of all goods.

IV. Suggestions on Countermeasures

Based on your business status, the following measures are recommended:

Business status	Risk level	Countermeasures
The product is already on sale	High risk	Submit compliant documents immediately; develop a delisting plan
The shipment is in transit	medium-risk	Accelerate the authentication process; consider the logistics adjustment plan
Planned sales	Standard risk	Start the delivery after completing the entire authentication process.

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V. Compliance Self - inspection Checklist

Please confirm that the following items have been completed:

Obtain the certificates of conformity and declaration documents recognized by Japan.
The product has printed the safety signs as required.
Complete the marking of all necessary information.
Submit the compliance certificate on the platform.

VI. Emergency Compliance Channel

For merchants with tight schedules, Shenzhen 198 Technology Co., Ltd. has specifically opened a rapid compliance support channel, providing professional consultations and fully assisting you in efficiently meeting the challenges of the new regulations.

We are willing to leverage our professional services and rich experience to help you successfully complete the certification, make a smooth transition, and seize market opportunities. Let's work together to turn this compliance upgrade into an important opportunity to enhance your store's reputation and win the long-term trust of consumers.