1. METI filing
Products that are exported to Japan and have applied for PSE certification are required to be filed with METI (Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry).
Japan’s DENTORL Law (Electrical Device and Material Control Law) stipulates that 457 products must obtain PSE safety certification to enter the Japanese market. The regulation requires that Japanese purchasers must register and declare to METI in Japan within one month after purchasing goods, and must mark the purchaser's name or ID on the products for supervision and management in the future product sales process.
At present, there is no mandatory METI requirement for customs clearance. Only Amazon Japan requires merchants to provide METI filing and PSE certification.
2. More about METI filing
Below are the general processes for METI filing. Have questions or not sure where to start? Please fill out our short form, our expert will be glad to assist further.
- Notification of business – a declaration by the Japanese importer, including manufacturer information, product information and signing date;
- The approval certificate issued by the METI. The importer must submit the PSE sub-certificate to METI for filing;
- Japanese importer must file for METI filing within one month after importing the goods (a business agency registered in Japan is required).
Required documentation varies depending on the products. For detailed documentation required for specific product, please fill out our short form, our expert will be glad to assist you further. Below are some of typical documentation required for METI filing:
- PSE certificate and test reports;
- User manual or technical documents in English or Japanese;
- Warranty statement;
- Application form;
- Product pictures;
- Business license of Japanese importer;
- …
The period of validity is 3 years.
Below is a list of safety testing standards we’re capable of. And our team is always available for any general inquiries, or technical discussions regarding the following safety testing standards. Not sure what standard or standards apply to your product? Please fill out our short form, our expert will be glad to assist further.
Power Supplies:
- For Information Technology Products: UL 62368-1;
- For Audiovisual (AV) Products: UL 62368-1;
- For Lighting Products: UL 8750;
- For Home Appliances: UL 1310; UL 1012;
- For Medical Products: UL 60601-1;
- For Industry Products (Transformer): UL 1310; UL 1012; UL 61010-1; UL 61010-2-201.
Terminal Products:
- Information Technology Equipment (ITE): UL 62368-1;
- Audiovisual (AV) Products: UL 62368-1;
- Lighting Products: UL153; UL1598; UL8750; UL1786; UL1573; UL588; UL2108; UL924;
- Home Appliances: UL 1007; UL 1005; UL 1028; UL 1083; UL 982; UL 1026;
- Medical Products: UL 60601-1;
- Industry Products (Transformer): UL 1310; UL 1012; UL 506; UL 1561; UL 1562; UL 1585; UL 1876; UL 1411; UL 397; UL 697;
- Electric Tools: UL 60745-1.
Batteries:
- Batteries for Consumer Electronics: UL 1642; UL 2054; UL 2056;
- Power Batteries: UL 2271; UL 2580; UL 1973; UL 2743.
Micromobility Devices:
- Electrical Systems for E-bikes, Powered Bicycle and Personal E-Mobility Devices; Powered Mobility Devices (E-scooters): UL 2849; UL 2272.
GTG Group assists clients through every step of the testing process. Fill out our short form and start taking advantages of our deep industry expertise and extensive technical knowledge to help expedite the process today!
3. Price and lead time
You will never pay for services that you don’t need! GTG Group provides a customized quote which are tailored to each client's needs and budget. Furthermore, we will complete the METI filing within 1 week according to our past experience.
However, the cost and the lead time of testing and certification varies depending on the product complexity and the testing requirements. GTG Group provides free consultation to assess your needs and provide advice on how to get started with compliance. Contact us today by filling out our short form!
4. Why choose us?
Founded in 2012, GTG Group is an independent ISO/IEC 17025 accredited product testing and certification services provider in China, providing comprehensive testing and regulatory certifications obtaining services for a wide range of products. Our goal is to certify your products and ensure their compliance with regulatory standards in order to help you access worldwide markets.