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ClaraDB gives a verdict only for PFAS state laws for cookware and bakeware, California Proposition 65 consumer-product warning check for BPA, BPS, formaldehyde, styrene, antimony trioxide, vinyl acetate, lead and cadmium, California Proposition 65 warning check for candles and ceramicware (lead, cadmium, formaldehyde, acetaldehyde, benzene, naphthalene, carbon monoxide, benzo[a]pyrene), US packaging EPR producer size thresholds (California, Colorado, Maryland, Minnesota, Oregon, Washington) for a brand-owning manufacturer, US lead in children's products and furniture (lead paint and total lead content), US lead in toys and child care articles (lead paint and total lead content), US lead in children's products (other) and bags (lead paint and total lead content), US phthalates in children's toys and child care articles (DEHP, DBP, BBP, DINP, DIBP, DPENP, DHEXP, DCHP) and US children's product certificate and tracking label for children's tableware (AI-checked, quotes verified word for word). Every other answer shows the laws and quotes found without saying whether they apply. Not checked: Consumer electronics (FCC equipment authorization, 47 CFR Parts 2 and 15, energy rules). What ClaraDB has checked
Home and kitchen goodsMain sourcesfrom 1 Jan 20252 areas read · 3 not read yet
- positive list for synthetic-resin utensils
- containers and packaging (Food Sanitation Act)
- general and material-specific specifications for utensils/containers (ceramics, glass, enamel, metal, rubber, paper, wood: CAA notification text not stored)
- Household Goods Quality Labelling Act
- Act on Control of Household Products Containing Harmful Substances
Cosmetics and personal careMain sourcesfrom 12 Jul 20242 areas read · 4 not read yet
- 化粧品基準 (MHLW notice 331 of 2000 as amended to 2024-07-12)
- PMD Act labelling (Arts. 61 and 62) and cosmetics provisions from e-Gov
- quasi-drug 医薬部外品 standards and approvals
- 化粧品の表示に関する公正競争規約 (industry code)
- MAH and manufacturer licensing duties
- notice-level ingredient lists beyond 化粧品基準 annexes (e.g. 化粧品種別許可基準)
Packaged food and beveragesMain sourcesfrom 1 Apr 20264 areas read · 6 not read yet
Japanese food law as revised on 1 April 2026.
- 食品表示基準 (Cabinet Office Ordinance 2015 no. 10 as amended, e-Gov)
- 食品衛生法 (Act no. 233 of 1947: Art. 6 and 12 additives, Art. 13 standards, Art. 27 import notification, Art. 19 labelling)
- 食品衛生法施行規則
- 食品、添加物等の規格基準 (MHLW notice 370 of 1959) where text is obtainable
- notice 370 (食品、添加物等の規格基準) additive use standards (第2 添加物 F) and food contaminant/mycotoxin standards (第1 食品): no consolidated current text is published; CAA lists only amendment notices (to 令和8年8月28日 内閣府告示第104号) with old-new tables, and the last MHLW consolidated PDFs are dated 2017-11-30; JP additive-use and contaminant rule rows are not generated
- 指定添加物 and 既存添加物 name lists maintained by MHLW pages
- health foods (機能性表示食品, 特定保健用食品)
- 食品表示基準 Q&A and guidelines
- 景品表示法 claim rules
- import-monitoring plan
Consumer electronics and small appliancesMain sourcesfrom 3 Sep 20263 areas read · 4 not read yet
- 電気用品安全法 PSE marking (diamond and circle) and 特定電気用品 list
- 電波法 技適 mark for specified radio equipment
- 資源有効利用促進法 J-Moss content marking (law text only)
- J-Moss JIS C 0950 content-marking threshold detail (paid standard)
- 省エネ法 トップランナー energy labelling
- 特定無線設備の技術基準適合証明等に関する規則 (ordinance text not located)
- PC recycling PC リサイクルマーク details
Batteries, e-bikes and power banksMain sourcesfrom 1 Sep 20263 areas read · 4 not read yet
- 電気用品安全法 act, order and ordinance (リチウムイオン蓄電池 PSE), covered under consumer electronics
- 資源有効利用促進法 act and order, 密閉形蓄電池の表示の標準となるべき事項を定める省令 and 自主回収 ordinance (labelling text only; mark figures not captured)
- 道路交通法 and 施行規則 (電動アシスト自転車 = 駆動補助機付自転車, 特定小型原動機付自転車)
- JIS C 8714 and other JIS texts (paid)
- 消費生活用製品安全法 and recall rules for portable batteries
- mark designs in ordinance figures (the attached figure files)
- 電気用品安全法 sale ban (第二十七条), the 密閉形蓄電池 labelling 様式 figures, 資源有効利用促進法施行令 volume thresholds and municipal take-back detail beyond 第五条 are not covered
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第十条第三項
Banned
The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).
Official text, current to 25 Dec 2025. e-Gov (Japan's official law database) current revision; the date is when this revision took effect.
- Battery chemistry: Lithium-ion
- Cell volumetric energy density at least 400 Wh/L
Depends on: battery chemistry, cell volumetric energy density wh per l
In force, start date unknown
In force no later than 2025-12-25 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds: the item is in the stored Cabinet Order 別表第二, which states no start date for item 12); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.
“届出事業者がその届出に係る型式の電気用品について前二項の規定により表示を付する場合でなければ、何人も、電気用品に第一項の表示又はこれと紛らわしい表示を付してはならない。”
第十条第三項
Banned
The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).
Official text, current to 25 Dec 2025. e-Gov (Japan's official law database) current revision; the date is when this revision took effect.
- Battery chemistry: Lithium-ion
- Cell volumetric energy density at least 400 Wh/L
- Motor assists pedalling only
Depends on: battery chemistry, cell volumetric energy density wh per l, pedal assist only
In force, start date unknown
In force no later than 2025-12-25 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds: the item is in the stored Cabinet Order 別表第二, which states no start date for item 12); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.
“届出事業者がその届出に係る型式の電気用品について前二項の規定により表示を付する場合でなければ、何人も、電気用品に第一項の表示又はこれと紛らわしい表示を付してはならない。”
第十条第三項
Banned
The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).
Official text, current to 25 Dec 2025. e-Gov (Japan's official law database) current revision; the date is when this revision took effect.
- Powered from the mains
- Rated voltage at least 100 V
- Rated voltage below 300.1 V
Depends on: mains powered, rated voltage v
In force, start date unknown
In force no later than 2025-12-25 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds: the item is in the stored Cabinet Order 別表第二, which states no start date for item 12); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.
“届出事業者がその届出に係る型式の電気用品について前二項の規定により表示を付する場合でなければ、何人も、電気用品に第一項の表示又はこれと紛らわしい表示を付してはならない。”
第三条
Notification to 経済産業大臣 (Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry)
name and address, domestic manager for foreign importers, product-type classification and factory or manufacturer, within 30 days of starting the manufacturing or importing business
The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).
Official text, current to 25 Dec 2025. e-Gov (Japan's official law database) current revision; the date is when this revision took effect.
- Powered from the mains
- Rated voltage at least 100 V
- Rated voltage below 300.1 V
- Your role: Manufacturer or Importer
Depends on: mains powered, rated voltage v, economic operator role
In force, start date unknown
In force no later than 2025-12-25 (the version ClaraDB holds date); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.
“電気用品の製造又は輸入の事業を行う者は、経済産業省令で定めるところにより、経済産業省令で定める電気用品の区分（以下単に「電気用品の区分」という。）に従い”
第三条
Notification to 経済産業大臣 (Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry)
Notification of name and address, the 型式の区分, and the manufacturing plant (importer: the manufacturer and the 国内管理人 if the importer is abroad), within 30 days of starting the business (法第三条)
The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).
Official text, current to 25 Dec 2025. e-Gov (Japan's official law database) current revision; the date is when this revision took effect.
- Powered from the mains
- Rated voltage at least 100 V
- Rated voltage below 300.1 V
- Your role: Manufacturer or Importer
Depends on: mains powered, rated voltage v, economic operator role
In force, start date unknown
In force no later than 2025-12-25 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds: the item is in the stored Cabinet Order 別表第二, which states no start date for item 12); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.
“電気用品の製造又は輸入の事業を行う者は、経済産業省令で定めるところにより、経済産業省令で定める電気用品の区分（以下単に「電気用品の区分」という。”
第九条第一項
Test required
適合性検査 of the 特定電気用品 (or its test samples and the maker's inspection equipment) by a registered conformity-assessment body, with a certificate issued, before sale (第9条第1項-第2項)
The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).
Official text, current to 25 Dec 2025. e-Gov (Japan's official law database) current revision; the date is when this revision took effect.
- Powered from the mains
- Rated voltage at least 100 V
- Rated voltage below 300.1 V
- Your role: Manufacturer or Importer
Depends on: mains powered, rated voltage v, economic operator role
In force, start date unknown
In force no later than 2025-12-25 (the version ClaraDB holds date); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.
“届出事業者は、その製造又は輸入に係る前条第一項の電気用品（同項ただし書の規定の適用を受けて製造され、又は輸入されるものを除く。）が特定電気用品である場合には”
第八条第二項
Test required
届出事業者は、経済産業省令で定めるところにより、その製造又は輸入に係る前項の電気用品（同項ただし書の規定の適用を受けて製造され、又は輸入されるものを除く。）について検査を行い
The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).
Official text, current to 25 Dec 2025. e-Gov (Japan's official law database) current revision; the date is when this revision took effect.
- Powered from the mains
- Rated voltage at least 100 V
- Rated voltage below 300.1 V
- Your role: Manufacturer or Importer
Depends on: mains powered, rated voltage v, economic operator role
In force, start date unknown
In force no later than 2025-12-25 (the version ClaraDB holds date); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.
“届出事業者は、経済産業省令で定めるところにより、その製造又は輸入に係る前項の電気用品（同項ただし書の規定の適用を受けて製造され、又は輸入されるものを除く。）について検査を行い”
第八条第二項
Test required
Inspection record of each manufactured or imported battery (for lithium-ion batteries: appearance and output voltage, item by item), made and kept (法第八条第二項)
The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).
Official text, current to 25 Dec 2025. e-Gov (Japan's official law database) current revision; the date is when this revision took effect.
- Powered from the mains
- Rated voltage at least 100 V
- Rated voltage below 300.1 V
- Your role: Manufacturer or Importer
Depends on: mains powered, rated voltage v, economic operator role
In force, start date unknown
In force no later than 2025-12-25 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds: the item is in the stored Cabinet Order 別表第二, which states no start date for item 12); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.
“届出事業者は、経済産業省令で定めるところにより、その製造又は輸入に係る前項の電気用品（同項ただし書の規定の適用を受けて製造され、又は輸入されるものを除く。”
第九条第一項
Test required
適合性検査 of the 特定電気用品 (or its test samples and the maker's inspection equipment) by a registered conformity-assessment body, with a certificate issued, before sale (第9条第1項-第2項)
The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).
Official text, current to 25 Dec 2025. e-Gov (Japan's official law database) current revision; the date is when this revision took effect.
- Powered from the mains
- Rated voltage at least 100 V
- Rated voltage below 300.1 V
- Your role: Manufacturer or Importer
Depends on: mains powered, rated voltage v, economic operator role
In force, start date unknown
In force no later than 2025-12-25 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds: the item is in the stored Cabinet Order 別表第二, which states no start date for item 12); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.
“届出事業者は、その製造又は輸入に係る前条第一項の電気用品（同項ただし書の規定の適用を受けて製造され、又は輸入されるものを除く。”
第二十七条第一項
Label required
電気用品の製造、輸入又は販売の事業を行う者は、第十条第一項の表示が付されているものでなければ、電気用品を販売し、又は販売の目的で陳列してはならない。
The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).
Official text, current to 25 Dec 2025. e-Gov (Japan's official law database) current revision; the date is when this revision took effect.
- Powered from the mains
- Rated voltage at least 100 V
- Rated voltage below 300.1 V
- Your role: Manufacturer or Importer or Distributor
Depends on: mains powered, rated voltage v, economic operator role
In force, start date unknown
In force no later than 2025-12-25 (the version ClaraDB holds date); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.
“電気用品の製造、輸入又は販売の事業を行う者は、第十条第一項の表示が付されているものでなければ、電気用品を販売し、又は販売の目的で陳列してはならない。”
第二十七条第一項
Label required
PSE mark (第十条第一項) present before sale or display for sale
The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).
Official text, current to 25 Dec 2025. e-Gov (Japan's official law database) current revision; the date is when this revision took effect.
- Powered from the mains
- Rated voltage at least 100 V
- Rated voltage below 300.1 V
- Your role: Manufacturer or Importer or Distributor
Depends on: mains powered, rated voltage v, economic operator role
In force, start date unknown
In force no later than 2025-12-25 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds: the item is in the stored Cabinet Order 別表第二, which states no start date for item 12); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.
“電気用品の製造、輸入又は販売の事業を行う者は、第十条第一項の表示が付されているものでなければ、電気用品を販売し、又は販売の目的で陳列してはならない。”
第八条第一項
Must meet the conditions of 電気用品安全法 第八条第一項: 経済産業省令で定める技術上の基準 (技術基準)
Exemptions (1)
Special-use products approved by the Minister, and trial manufacture or import, are not subject to the standards duty
“特定の用途に使用される電気用品を製造し、又は輸入する場合において、経済産業大臣の承認を受けたとき。 二 試験的に製造し、又は輸入するとき。 ２ 届出事業者は、経済産業省令で定めると”
The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).
Official text, current to 25 Dec 2025. e-Gov (Japan's official law database) current revision; the date is when this revision took effect.
- Powered from the mains
- Rated voltage at least 100 V
- Rated voltage below 300.1 V
- Your role: Manufacturer or Importer
Depends on: mains powered, rated voltage v, economic operator role
In force, start date unknown
In force no later than 2025-12-25 (the version ClaraDB holds date); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.
“届出事業者は、第三条の規定による届出に係る型式（以下単に「届出に係る型式」という。）の電気用品を製造し、又は輸入する場合においては”
第八条第一項
Must meet the conditions of Manufacture or import the notified type of lithium-ion battery so that it conforms to the 技術基準 set by METI ordinance (法第八条第一項)
The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).
Official text, current to 25 Dec 2025. e-Gov (Japan's official law database) current revision; the date is when this revision took effect.
- Powered from the mains
- Rated voltage at least 100 V
- Rated voltage below 300.1 V
- Your role: Manufacturer or Importer
Depends on: mains powered, rated voltage v, economic operator role
In force, start date unknown
In force no later than 2025-12-25 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds: the item is in the stored Cabinet Order 別表第二, which states no start date for item 12); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.
“届出事業者は、第三条の規定による届出に係る型式（以下単に「届出に係る型式」という。”
第十条第一項
Label required
届出事業者（特定輸入事業者である者を除く。）は、その届出に係る型式の電気用品の技術基準に対する適合性について、第八条第二項（特定電気用品の場合にあつては
The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).
Official text, current to 25 Dec 2025. e-Gov (Japan's official law database) current revision; the date is when this revision took effect.
- Powered from the mains
- Rated voltage at least 100 V
- Rated voltage below 300.1 V
- Your role: Manufacturer or Importer
Depends on: mains powered, rated voltage v, economic operator role
In force, start date unknown
In force no later than 2025-12-25 (the version ClaraDB holds date); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.
“届出事業者（特定輸入事業者である者を除く。）は、その届出に係る型式の電気用品の技術基準に対する適合性について、第八条第二項（特定電気用品の場合にあつては”
第十条第一項
Label required
PSE mark (the mark of 電気用品安全法 第十条第一項) on the article
The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).
Official text, current to 25 Dec 2025. e-Gov (Japan's official law database) current revision; the date is when this revision took effect.
- Powered from the mains
- Rated voltage at least 100 V
- Rated voltage below 300.1 V
- Your role: Manufacturer or Importer
Depends on: mains powered, rated voltage v, economic operator role
In force, start date unknown
In force no later than 2025-12-25 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds: the item is in the stored Cabinet Order 別表第二, which states no start date for item 12); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.
“届出事業者（特定輸入事業者である者を除く。”
令別表第二第12号 (特定電気用品以外の電気用品): リチウムイオン蓄電池（単電池一個当たりの体積エネルギー密度が四〇〇ワット時毎リットル以上のものに限り、自動車用、原動機付自転車用、医療用機械器具用及び産業用機械器具用のものを除く。）
Notification to 経済産業大臣 (Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry)
Notification of name and address, the 型式の区分, and the manufacturing plant (importer: the manufacturer and the 国内管理人 if the importer is abroad), within 30 days of starting the business (法第三条)
Official text, current to 25 Dec 2025. e-Gov (Japan's official law database) current revision; the date is when this revision took effect.
- Your role: Manufacturer or Importer
- Cell volumetric energy density at least 400 Wh/L
- Battery chemistry: Lithium-ion
Depends on: economic operator role, cell volumetric energy density wh per l, battery chemistry
In force since 20 Nov 2008
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 20 Nov 2008
“電気用品の製造又は輸入の事業を行う者は、経済産業省令で定めるところにより、経済産業省令で定める電気用品の区分（以下単に「電気用品の区分」という。）に従い、事業開始の日から三十日以内に”
令別表第二第12号 (特定電気用品以外の電気用品): リチウムイオン蓄電池（単電池一個当たりの体積エネルギー密度が四〇〇ワット時毎リットル以上のものに限り、自動車用、原動機付自転車用、医療用機械器具用及び産業用機械器具用のものを除く。）
Notification to 経済産業大臣 (Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry)
Notification of name and address, the 型式の区分, and the manufacturing plant (importer: the manufacturer and the 国内管理人 if the importer is abroad), within 30 days of starting the business (法第三条)
Official text, current to 25 Dec 2025. e-Gov (Japan's official law database) current revision; the date is when this revision took effect.
- Your role: Manufacturer or Importer
- Cell volumetric energy density at least 400 Wh/L
- Battery chemistry: Lithium-ion
- Motor assists pedalling only
Depends on: economic operator role, cell volumetric energy density wh per l, battery chemistry, pedal assist only
In force since 20 Nov 2008
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 20 Nov 2008
“電気用品の製造又は輸入の事業を行う者は、経済産業省令で定めるところにより、経済産業省令で定める電気用品の区分（以下単に「電気用品の区分」という。）に従い、事業開始の日から三十日以内に”
令別表第二第12号 (特定電気用品以外の電気用品): リチウムイオン蓄電池（単電池一個当たりの体積エネルギー密度が四〇〇ワット時毎リットル以上のものに限り、自動車用、原動機付自転車用、医療用機械器具用及び産業用機械器具用のものを除く。）
Test required
Inspection record of each manufactured or imported battery (for lithium-ion batteries: appearance and output voltage, item by item), made and kept (法第八条第二項)
The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).
Official text, current to 25 Dec 2025. e-Gov (Japan's official law database) current revision; the date is when this revision took effect.
- Your role: Manufacturer or Importer
- Cell volumetric energy density at least 400 Wh/L
- Battery chemistry: Lithium-ion
Depends on: economic operator role, cell volumetric energy density wh per l, battery chemistry
In force, start date unknown
In force no later than 2025-12-25 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds: the item is in the stored Cabinet Order 別表第二, which states no start date for item 12); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.
“その製造又は輸入に係る前項の電気用品（同項ただし書の規定の適用を受けて製造され、又は輸入されるものを除く。）について検査を行い、その検査記録を作成し、これを保存しなければならない。”
令別表第二第12号 (特定電気用品以外の電気用品): リチウムイオン蓄電池（単電池一個当たりの体積エネルギー密度が四〇〇ワット時毎リットル以上のものに限り、自動車用、原動機付自転車用、医療用機械器具用及び産業用機械器具用のものを除く。）
Test required
Inspection record of each manufactured or imported battery (for lithium-ion batteries: appearance and output voltage, item by item), made and kept (法第八条第二項)
The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).
Official text, current to 25 Dec 2025. e-Gov (Japan's official law database) current revision; the date is when this revision took effect.
- Your role: Manufacturer or Importer
- Cell volumetric energy density at least 400 Wh/L
- Battery chemistry: Lithium-ion
- Motor assists pedalling only
Depends on: economic operator role, cell volumetric energy density wh per l, battery chemistry, pedal assist only
In force, start date unknown
In force no later than 2025-12-25 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds: the item is in the stored Cabinet Order 別表第二, which states no start date for item 12); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.
“その製造又は輸入に係る前項の電気用品（同項ただし書の規定の適用を受けて製造され、又は輸入されるものを除く。）について検査を行い、その検査記録を作成し、これを保存しなければならない。”
第四十二条の六
Must meet the conditions of Online marketplace (取引デジタルプラットフォーム提供者) endeavours to cooperate with the measures a seller takes under a 危険等防止命令 (第四十二条の五); a duty to endeavour (努めなければならない)
The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).
Official text, current to 25 Dec 2025. e-Gov (Japan's official law database) current revision; the date is when this revision took effect.
- Powered from the mains
- Rated voltage at least 100 V
- Rated voltage below 300.1 V
- Your role: Online marketplace
Depends on: mains powered, rated voltage v, economic operator role
In force, start date unknown
In force no later than 2025-12-25 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds: the item is in the stored Cabinet Order 別表第二, which states no start date for item 12); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.
“取引デジタルプラットフォーム提供者は、電気用品（その提供する取引デジタルプラットフォームを利用して行われる通信販売に係るものに限る。”
第十条第一項
Label required
PSE mark (the mark of 電気用品安全法 第十条第一項) on the article
The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).
Official text, current to 25 Dec 2025. e-Gov (Japan's official law database) current revision; the date is when this revision took effect.
- Your role: Manufacturer or Importer
- Cell volumetric energy density at least 400 Wh/L
- Battery chemistry: Lithium-ion
Depends on: economic operator role, cell volumetric energy density wh per l, battery chemistry
In force, start date unknown
In force no later than 2025-12-25 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds: the item is in the stored Cabinet Order 別表第二, which states no start date for item 12); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.
“届出事業者（特定輸入事業者である者を除く。”
第十条第一項
Label required
PSE mark (the mark of 電気用品安全法 第十条第一項) on the article
The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).
Official text, current to 25 Dec 2025. e-Gov (Japan's official law database) current revision; the date is when this revision took effect.
- Your role: Manufacturer or Importer
- Cell volumetric energy density at least 400 Wh/L
- Battery chemistry: Lithium-ion
- Motor assists pedalling only
Depends on: economic operator role, cell volumetric energy density wh per l, battery chemistry, pedal assist only
In force, start date unknown
In force no later than 2025-12-25 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds: the item is in the stored Cabinet Order 別表第二, which states no start date for item 12); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.
“届出事業者（特定輸入事業者である者を除く。”
第二十七条第一項
Label required
PSE mark (第十条第一項) present before sale or display for sale
The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).
Official text, current to 25 Dec 2025. e-Gov (Japan's official law database) current revision; the date is when this revision took effect.
- Battery chemistry: Lithium-ion
- Cell volumetric energy density at least 400 Wh/L
- Your role: Manufacturer or Importer or Distributor
Depends on: battery chemistry, cell volumetric energy density wh per l, economic operator role
In force, start date unknown
In force no later than 2025-12-25 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds: the item is in the stored Cabinet Order 別表第二, which states no start date for item 12); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.
“電気用品の製造、輸入又は販売の事業を行う者は、第十条第一項の表示が付されているものでなければ、電気用品を販売し、又は販売の目的で陳列してはならない。”
第二十七条第一項
Label required
PSE mark (第十条第一項) present before sale or display for sale
The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).
Official text, current to 25 Dec 2025. e-Gov (Japan's official law database) current revision; the date is when this revision took effect.
- Battery chemistry: Lithium-ion
- Cell volumetric energy density at least 400 Wh/L
- Your role: Manufacturer or Importer or Distributor
- Motor assists pedalling only
Depends on: battery chemistry, cell volumetric energy density wh per l, economic operator role, pedal assist only
In force, start date unknown
In force no later than 2025-12-25 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds: the item is in the stored Cabinet Order 別表第二, which states no start date for item 12); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.
“電気用品の製造、輸入又は販売の事業を行う者は、第十条第一項の表示が付されているものでなければ、電気用品を販売し、又は販売の目的で陳列してはならない。”
令別表第二第12号 (特定電気用品以外の電気用品): リチウムイオン蓄電池（単電池一個当たりの体積エネルギー密度が四〇〇ワット時毎リットル以上のものに限り、自動車用、原動機付自転車用、医療用機械器具用及び産業用機械器具用のものを除く。）
Must meet the conditions of Online marketplace (取引デジタルプラットフォーム提供者) endeavours to cooperate with the measures a seller takes under a 危険等防止命令 (第四十二条の五); a duty to endeavour (努めなければならない)
The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).
Official text, current to 25 Dec 2025. e-Gov (Japan's official law database) current revision; the date is when this revision took effect.
- Your role: Online marketplace
- Cell volumetric energy density at least 400 Wh/L
- Battery chemistry: Lithium-ion
Depends on: economic operator role, cell volumetric energy density wh per l, battery chemistry
In force, start date unknown
In force no later than 2025-12-25 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds: the item is in the stored Cabinet Order 別表第二, which states no start date for item 12); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.
“取引デジタルプラットフォーム提供者は、電気用品（その提供する取引デジタルプラットフォームを利用して行われる通信販売に係るものに限る。）の製造、輸入又は販売の事業を行う者が前条の規定による命令を受けてとる措置に協力するよう努めなければならない。”
- Ban
第十条第三項
Banned
The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).
Official text, current to 25 Dec 2025. e-Gov (Japan's official law database) current revision; the date is when this revision took effect.
- Applies when
- Battery chemistry: Lithium-ion
- Cell volumetric energy density at least 400 Wh/L
Depends on: battery chemistry, cell volumetric energy density wh per l
- Effective
In force, start date unknown
In force no later than 2025-12-25 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds: the item is in the stored Cabinet Order 別表第二, which states no start date for item 12); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.
- Source
“届出事業者がその届出に係る型式の電気用品について前二項の規定により表示を付する場合でなければ、何人も、電気用品に第一項の表示又はこれと紛らわしい表示を付してはならない。”
Article 10(3) · fetched 2026-10-09Digital Agency / e-Gov Law Search (laws.e-gov.go.jp): 電気用品安全法 (昭和三十六年法律第二百三十四号)(opens in a new tab)
- Ban
第十条第三項
Banned
The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).
Official text, current to 25 Dec 2025. e-Gov (Japan's official law database) current revision; the date is when this revision took effect.
- Applies when
- Battery chemistry: Lithium-ion
- Cell volumetric energy density at least 400 Wh/L
- Motor assists pedalling only
Depends on: battery chemistry, cell volumetric energy density wh per l, pedal assist only
- Effective
In force, start date unknown
In force no later than 2025-12-25 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds: the item is in the stored Cabinet Order 別表第二, which states no start date for item 12); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.
- Source
“届出事業者がその届出に係る型式の電気用品について前二項の規定により表示を付する場合でなければ、何人も、電気用品に第一項の表示又はこれと紛らわしい表示を付してはならない。”
Article 10(3) · fetched 2026-10-09Digital Agency / e-Gov Law Search (laws.e-gov.go.jp): 電気用品安全法 (昭和三十六年法律第二百三十四号)(opens in a new tab)
- Ban
第十条第三項
Banned
The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).
Official text, current to 25 Dec 2025. e-Gov (Japan's official law database) current revision; the date is when this revision took effect.
- Applies when
- Powered from the mains
- Rated voltage at least 100 V
- Rated voltage below 300.1 V
Depends on: mains powered, rated voltage v
- Effective
In force, start date unknown
In force no later than 2025-12-25 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds: the item is in the stored Cabinet Order 別表第二, which states no start date for item 12); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.
- Source
“届出事業者がその届出に係る型式の電気用品について前二項の規定により表示を付する場合でなければ、何人も、電気用品に第一項の表示又はこれと紛らわしい表示を付してはならない。”
Article 10(3) · fetched 2026-10-09Digital Agency / e-Gov Law Search (laws.e-gov.go.jp): 電気用品安全法 (昭和三十六年法律第二百三十四号)(opens in a new tab)
- Notification
第三条
Notification to 経済産業大臣 (Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry)
name and address, domestic manager for foreign importers, product-type classification and factory or manufacturer, within 30 days of starting the manufacturing or importing business
The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).
Official text, current to 25 Dec 2025. e-Gov (Japan's official law database) current revision; the date is when this revision took effect.
- Applies when
- Powered from the mains
- Rated voltage at least 100 V
- Rated voltage below 300.1 V
- Your role: Manufacturer or Importer
Depends on: mains powered, rated voltage v, economic operator role
- Effective
In force, start date unknown
In force no later than 2025-12-25 (the version ClaraDB holds date); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.
- Source
“電気用品の製造又は輸入の事業を行う者は、経済産業省令で定めるところにより、経済産業省令で定める電気用品の区分（以下単に「電気用品の区分」という。）に従い”
Article 3 · fetched 2026-10-09Digital Agency / e-Gov Law Search (laws.e-gov.go.jp): 電気用品安全法 (Electrical Appliance and Material Safety Act)(opens in a new tab)
- Notification
第三条
Notification to 経済産業大臣 (Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry)
Notification of name and address, the 型式の区分, and the manufacturing plant (importer: the manufacturer and the 国内管理人 if the importer is abroad), within 30 days of starting the business (法第三条)
The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).
Official text, current to 25 Dec 2025. e-Gov (Japan's official law database) current revision; the date is when this revision took effect.
- Applies when
- Powered from the mains
- Rated voltage at least 100 V
- Rated voltage below 300.1 V
- Your role: Manufacturer or Importer
Depends on: mains powered, rated voltage v, economic operator role
- Effective
In force, start date unknown
In force no later than 2025-12-25 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds: the item is in the stored Cabinet Order 別表第二, which states no start date for item 12); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.
- Source
“電気用品の製造又は輸入の事業を行う者は、経済産業省令で定めるところにより、経済産業省令で定める電気用品の区分（以下単に「電気用品の区分」という。”
Article 3 · fetched 2026-10-09Digital Agency / e-Gov Law Search (laws.e-gov.go.jp): 電気用品安全法 (昭和三十六年法律第二百三十四号)(opens in a new tab)
- Test
第九条第一項
Test required
適合性検査 of the 特定電気用品 (or its test samples and the maker's inspection equipment) by a registered conformity-assessment body, with a certificate issued, before sale (第9条第1項-第2項)
The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).
Official text, current to 25 Dec 2025. e-Gov (Japan's official law database) current revision; the date is when this revision took effect.
- Applies when
- Powered from the mains
- Rated voltage at least 100 V
- Rated voltage below 300.1 V
- Your role: Manufacturer or Importer
Depends on: mains powered, rated voltage v, economic operator role
- Effective
In force, start date unknown
In force no later than 2025-12-25 (the version ClaraDB holds date); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.
- Source
“届出事業者は、その製造又は輸入に係る前条第一項の電気用品（同項ただし書の規定の適用を受けて製造され、又は輸入されるものを除く。）が特定電気用品である場合には”
Article 9(1) · fetched 2026-10-09Digital Agency / e-Gov Law Search (laws.e-gov.go.jp): 電気用品安全法 (Electrical Appliance and Material Safety Act)(opens in a new tab)
- Test
第八条第二項
Test required
届出事業者は、経済産業省令で定めるところにより、その製造又は輸入に係る前項の電気用品（同項ただし書の規定の適用を受けて製造され、又は輸入されるものを除く。）について検査を行い
The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).
Official text, current to 25 Dec 2025. e-Gov (Japan's official law database) current revision; the date is when this revision took effect.
- Applies when
- Powered from the mains
- Rated voltage at least 100 V
- Rated voltage below 300.1 V
- Your role: Manufacturer or Importer
Depends on: mains powered, rated voltage v, economic operator role
- Effective
In force, start date unknown
In force no later than 2025-12-25 (the version ClaraDB holds date); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.
- Source
“届出事業者は、経済産業省令で定めるところにより、その製造又は輸入に係る前項の電気用品（同項ただし書の規定の適用を受けて製造され、又は輸入されるものを除く。）について検査を行い”
Article 8(2) · fetched 2026-10-09Digital Agency / e-Gov Law Search (laws.e-gov.go.jp): 電気用品安全法 (Electrical Appliance and Material Safety Act)(opens in a new tab)
- Test
第八条第二項
Test required
Inspection record of each manufactured or imported battery (for lithium-ion batteries: appearance and output voltage, item by item), made and kept (法第八条第二項)
The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).
Official text, current to 25 Dec 2025. e-Gov (Japan's official law database) current revision; the date is when this revision took effect.
- Applies when
- Powered from the mains
- Rated voltage at least 100 V
- Rated voltage below 300.1 V
- Your role: Manufacturer or Importer
Depends on: mains powered, rated voltage v, economic operator role
- Effective
In force, start date unknown
In force no later than 2025-12-25 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds: the item is in the stored Cabinet Order 別表第二, which states no start date for item 12); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.
- Source
“届出事業者は、経済産業省令で定めるところにより、その製造又は輸入に係る前項の電気用品（同項ただし書の規定の適用を受けて製造され、又は輸入されるものを除く。”
Article 8(2) · fetched 2026-10-09Digital Agency / e-Gov Law Search (laws.e-gov.go.jp): 電気用品安全法 (昭和三十六年法律第二百三十四号)(opens in a new tab)
- Test
第九条第一項
Test required
適合性検査 of the 特定電気用品 (or its test samples and the maker's inspection equipment) by a registered conformity-assessment body, with a certificate issued, before sale (第9条第1項-第2項)
The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).
Official text, current to 25 Dec 2025. e-Gov (Japan's official law database) current revision; the date is when this revision took effect.
- Applies when
- Powered from the mains
- Rated voltage at least 100 V
- Rated voltage below 300.1 V
- Your role: Manufacturer or Importer
Depends on: mains powered, rated voltage v, economic operator role
- Effective
In force, start date unknown
In force no later than 2025-12-25 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds: the item is in the stored Cabinet Order 別表第二, which states no start date for item 12); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.
- Source
“届出事業者は、その製造又は輸入に係る前条第一項の電気用品（同項ただし書の規定の適用を受けて製造され、又は輸入されるものを除く。”
Article 9(1) · fetched 2026-10-09Digital Agency / e-Gov Law Search (laws.e-gov.go.jp): 電気用品安全法 (昭和三十六年法律第二百三十四号)(opens in a new tab)
- Label
第二十七条第一項
Label required
電気用品の製造、輸入又は販売の事業を行う者は、第十条第一項の表示が付されているものでなければ、電気用品を販売し、又は販売の目的で陳列してはならない。
The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).
Official text, current to 25 Dec 2025. e-Gov (Japan's official law database) current revision; the date is when this revision took effect.
- Applies when
- Powered from the mains
- Rated voltage at least 100 V
- Rated voltage below 300.1 V
- Your role: Manufacturer or Importer or Distributor
Depends on: mains powered, rated voltage v, economic operator role
- Effective
In force, start date unknown
In force no later than 2025-12-25 (the version ClaraDB holds date); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.
- Source
“電気用品の製造、輸入又は販売の事業を行う者は、第十条第一項の表示が付されているものでなければ、電気用品を販売し、又は販売の目的で陳列してはならない。”
Article 27(1) · fetched 2026-10-09Digital Agency / e-Gov Law Search (laws.e-gov.go.jp): 電気用品安全法 (Electrical Appliance and Material Safety Act)(opens in a new tab)
- Label
第二十七条第一項
Label required
PSE mark (第十条第一項) present before sale or display for sale
The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).
Official text, current to 25 Dec 2025. e-Gov (Japan's official law database) current revision; the date is when this revision took effect.
- Applies when
- Powered from the mains
- Rated voltage at least 100 V
- Rated voltage below 300.1 V
- Your role: Manufacturer or Importer or Distributor
Depends on: mains powered, rated voltage v, economic operator role
- Effective
In force, start date unknown
In force no later than 2025-12-25 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds: the item is in the stored Cabinet Order 別表第二, which states no start date for item 12); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.
- Source
“電気用品の製造、輸入又は販売の事業を行う者は、第十条第一項の表示が付されているものでなければ、電気用品を販売し、又は販売の目的で陳列してはならない。”
Article 27(1) · fetched 2026-10-09Digital Agency / e-Gov Law Search (laws.e-gov.go.jp): 電気用品安全法 (昭和三十六年法律第二百三十四号)(opens in a new tab)
- Conformity
第八条第一項
Must meet the conditions of 電気用品安全法 第八条第一項: 経済産業省令で定める技術上の基準 (技術基準)
Exemptions (1)
Special-use products approved by the Minister, and trial manufacture or import, are not subject to the standards duty
“特定の用途に使用される電気用品を製造し、又は輸入する場合において、経済産業大臣の承認を受けたとき。 二 試験的に製造し、又は輸入するとき。 ２ 届出事業者は、経済産業省令で定めると”
Article 8(1)ただし書 · fetched 2026-10-09Digital Agency / e-Gov Law Search (laws.e-gov.go.jp): Act No. 234 of 1961(opens in a new tab) The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).
Official text, current to 25 Dec 2025. e-Gov (Japan's official law database) current revision; the date is when this revision took effect.
- Applies when
- Powered from the mains
- Rated voltage at least 100 V
- Rated voltage below 300.1 V
- Your role: Manufacturer or Importer
Depends on: mains powered, rated voltage v, economic operator role
- Effective
In force, start date unknown
In force no later than 2025-12-25 (the version ClaraDB holds date); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.
- Source
“届出事業者は、第三条の規定による届出に係る型式（以下単に「届出に係る型式」という。）の電気用品を製造し、又は輸入する場合においては”
Article 8(1) · fetched 2026-10-09Digital Agency / e-Gov Law Search (laws.e-gov.go.jp): Act No. 234 of 1961(opens in a new tab)
- Conformity
第八条第一項
Must meet the conditions of Manufacture or import the notified type of lithium-ion battery so that it conforms to the 技術基準 set by METI ordinance (法第八条第一項)
The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).
Official text, current to 25 Dec 2025. e-Gov (Japan's official law database) current revision; the date is when this revision took effect.
- Applies when
- Powered from the mains
- Rated voltage at least 100 V
- Rated voltage below 300.1 V
- Your role: Manufacturer or Importer
Depends on: mains powered, rated voltage v, economic operator role
- Effective
In force, start date unknown
In force no later than 2025-12-25 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds: the item is in the stored Cabinet Order 別表第二, which states no start date for item 12); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.
- Source
“届出事業者は、第三条の規定による届出に係る型式（以下単に「届出に係る型式」という。”
Article 8(1) · fetched 2026-10-09Digital Agency / e-Gov Law Search (laws.e-gov.go.jp): 電気用品安全法 (昭和三十六年法律第二百三十四号)(opens in a new tab)
- Label
第十条第一項
Label required
届出事業者（特定輸入事業者である者を除く。）は、その届出に係る型式の電気用品の技術基準に対する適合性について、第八条第二項（特定電気用品の場合にあつては
The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).
Official text, current to 25 Dec 2025. e-Gov (Japan's official law database) current revision; the date is when this revision took effect.
- Applies when
- Powered from the mains
- Rated voltage at least 100 V
- Rated voltage below 300.1 V
- Your role: Manufacturer or Importer
Depends on: mains powered, rated voltage v, economic operator role
- Effective
In force, start date unknown
In force no later than 2025-12-25 (the version ClaraDB holds date); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.
- Source
“届出事業者（特定輸入事業者である者を除く。）は、その届出に係る型式の電気用品の技術基準に対する適合性について、第八条第二項（特定電気用品の場合にあつては”
Article 10(1) · fetched 2026-10-09Digital Agency / e-Gov Law Search (laws.e-gov.go.jp): 電気用品安全法 (Electrical Appliance and Material Safety Act)(opens in a new tab)
- Label
第十条第一項
Label required
PSE mark (the mark of 電気用品安全法 第十条第一項) on the article
The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).
Official text, current to 25 Dec 2025. e-Gov (Japan's official law database) current revision; the date is when this revision took effect.
- Applies when
- Powered from the mains
- Rated voltage at least 100 V
- Rated voltage below 300.1 V
- Your role: Manufacturer or Importer
Depends on: mains powered, rated voltage v, economic operator role
- Effective
In force, start date unknown
In force no later than 2025-12-25 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds: the item is in the stored Cabinet Order 別表第二, which states no start date for item 12); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.
- Source
“届出事業者（特定輸入事業者である者を除く。”
Article 10(1) · fetched 2026-10-09Digital Agency / e-Gov Law Search (laws.e-gov.go.jp): 電気用品安全法 (昭和三十六年法律第二百三十四号)(opens in a new tab)
- Notification
令別表第二第12号 (特定電気用品以外の電気用品): リチウムイオン蓄電池（単電池一個当たりの体積エネルギー密度が四〇〇ワット時毎リットル以上のものに限り、自動車用、原動機付自転車用、医療用機械器具用及び産業用機械器具用のものを除く。）
Notification to 経済産業大臣 (Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry)
Notification of name and address, the 型式の区分, and the manufacturing plant (importer: the manufacturer and the 国内管理人 if the importer is abroad), within 30 days of starting the business (法第三条)
Official text, current to 25 Dec 2025. e-Gov (Japan's official law database) current revision; the date is when this revision took effect.
- Applies when
- Your role: Manufacturer or Importer
- Cell volumetric energy density at least 400 Wh/L
- Battery chemistry: Lithium-ion
Depends on: economic operator role, cell volumetric energy density wh per l, battery chemistry
- Effective
In force since 20 Nov 2008
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 20 Nov 2008
- Source
“電気用品の製造又は輸入の事業を行う者は、経済産業省令で定めるところにより、経済産業省令で定める電気用品の区分（以下単に「電気用品の区分」という。）に従い、事業開始の日から三十日以内に”
Article 3 · fetched 2026-10-09Digital Agency / e-Gov Law Search (laws.e-gov.go.jp): 電気用品安全法 (昭和三十六年法律第二百三十四号)(opens in a new tab)
- Notification
令別表第二第12号 (特定電気用品以外の電気用品): リチウムイオン蓄電池（単電池一個当たりの体積エネルギー密度が四〇〇ワット時毎リットル以上のものに限り、自動車用、原動機付自転車用、医療用機械器具用及び産業用機械器具用のものを除く。）
Notification to 経済産業大臣 (Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry)
Notification of name and address, the 型式の区分, and the manufacturing plant (importer: the manufacturer and the 国内管理人 if the importer is abroad), within 30 days of starting the business (法第三条)
Official text, current to 25 Dec 2025. e-Gov (Japan's official law database) current revision; the date is when this revision took effect.
- Applies when
- Your role: Manufacturer or Importer
- Cell volumetric energy density at least 400 Wh/L
- Battery chemistry: Lithium-ion
- Motor assists pedalling only
Depends on: economic operator role, cell volumetric energy density wh per l, battery chemistry, pedal assist only
- Effective
In force since 20 Nov 2008
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 20 Nov 2008
- Source
“電気用品の製造又は輸入の事業を行う者は、経済産業省令で定めるところにより、経済産業省令で定める電気用品の区分（以下単に「電気用品の区分」という。）に従い、事業開始の日から三十日以内に”
Article 3 · fetched 2026-10-09Digital Agency / e-Gov Law Search (laws.e-gov.go.jp): 電気用品安全法 (昭和三十六年法律第二百三十四号)(opens in a new tab)
- Test
令別表第二第12号 (特定電気用品以外の電気用品): リチウムイオン蓄電池（単電池一個当たりの体積エネルギー密度が四〇〇ワット時毎リットル以上のものに限り、自動車用、原動機付自転車用、医療用機械器具用及び産業用機械器具用のものを除く。）
Test required
Inspection record of each manufactured or imported battery (for lithium-ion batteries: appearance and output voltage, item by item), made and kept (法第八条第二項)
The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).
Official text, current to 25 Dec 2025. e-Gov (Japan's official law database) current revision; the date is when this revision took effect.
- Applies when
- Your role: Manufacturer or Importer
- Cell volumetric energy density at least 400 Wh/L
- Battery chemistry: Lithium-ion
Depends on: economic operator role, cell volumetric energy density wh per l, battery chemistry
- Effective
In force, start date unknown
In force no later than 2025-12-25 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds: the item is in the stored Cabinet Order 別表第二, which states no start date for item 12); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.
- Source
“その製造又は輸入に係る前項の電気用品（同項ただし書の規定の適用を受けて製造され、又は輸入されるものを除く。）について検査を行い、その検査記録を作成し、これを保存しなければならない。”
Article 8(2) · fetched 2026-10-09Digital Agency / e-Gov Law Search (laws.e-gov.go.jp): 電気用品安全法 (昭和三十六年法律第二百三十四号)(opens in a new tab)
- Test
令別表第二第12号 (特定電気用品以外の電気用品): リチウムイオン蓄電池（単電池一個当たりの体積エネルギー密度が四〇〇ワット時毎リットル以上のものに限り、自動車用、原動機付自転車用、医療用機械器具用及び産業用機械器具用のものを除く。）
Test required
Inspection record of each manufactured or imported battery (for lithium-ion batteries: appearance and output voltage, item by item), made and kept (法第八条第二項)
The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).
Official text, current to 25 Dec 2025. e-Gov (Japan's official law database) current revision; the date is when this revision took effect.
- Applies when
- Your role: Manufacturer or Importer
- Cell volumetric energy density at least 400 Wh/L
- Battery chemistry: Lithium-ion
- Motor assists pedalling only
Depends on: economic operator role, cell volumetric energy density wh per l, battery chemistry, pedal assist only
- Effective
In force, start date unknown
In force no later than 2025-12-25 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds: the item is in the stored Cabinet Order 別表第二, which states no start date for item 12); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.
- Source
“その製造又は輸入に係る前項の電気用品（同項ただし書の規定の適用を受けて製造され、又は輸入されるものを除く。）について検査を行い、その検査記録を作成し、これを保存しなければならない。”
Article 8(2) · fetched 2026-10-09Digital Agency / e-Gov Law Search (laws.e-gov.go.jp): 電気用品安全法 (昭和三十六年法律第二百三十四号)(opens in a new tab)
- Conformity
第四十二条の六
Must meet the conditions of Online marketplace (取引デジタルプラットフォーム提供者) endeavours to cooperate with the measures a seller takes under a 危険等防止命令 (第四十二条の五); a duty to endeavour (努めなければならない)
The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).
Official text, current to 25 Dec 2025. e-Gov (Japan's official law database) current revision; the date is when this revision took effect.
- Applies when
- Powered from the mains
- Rated voltage at least 100 V
- Rated voltage below 300.1 V
- Your role: Online marketplace
Depends on: mains powered, rated voltage v, economic operator role
- Effective
In force, start date unknown
In force no later than 2025-12-25 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds: the item is in the stored Cabinet Order 別表第二, which states no start date for item 12); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.
- Source
“取引デジタルプラットフォーム提供者は、電気用品（その提供する取引デジタルプラットフォームを利用して行われる通信販売に係るものに限る。”
Article 42-6 · fetched 2026-10-09Digital Agency / e-Gov Law Search (laws.e-gov.go.jp): 電気用品安全法 (昭和三十六年法律第二百三十四号)(opens in a new tab)
- Label
第十条第一項
Label required
PSE mark (the mark of 電気用品安全法 第十条第一項) on the article
The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).
Official text, current to 25 Dec 2025. e-Gov (Japan's official law database) current revision; the date is when this revision took effect.
- Applies when
- Your role: Manufacturer or Importer
- Cell volumetric energy density at least 400 Wh/L
- Battery chemistry: Lithium-ion
Depends on: economic operator role, cell volumetric energy density wh per l, battery chemistry
- Effective
In force, start date unknown
In force no later than 2025-12-25 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds: the item is in the stored Cabinet Order 別表第二, which states no start date for item 12); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.
- Source
“届出事業者（特定輸入事業者である者を除く。”
Article 10(1) · fetched 2026-10-09Digital Agency / e-Gov Law Search (laws.e-gov.go.jp): 電気用品安全法 (昭和三十六年法律第二百三十四号)(opens in a new tab)
- Label
第十条第一項
Label required
PSE mark (the mark of 電気用品安全法 第十条第一項) on the article
The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).
Official text, current to 25 Dec 2025. e-Gov (Japan's official law database) current revision; the date is when this revision took effect.
- Applies when
- Your role: Manufacturer or Importer
- Cell volumetric energy density at least 400 Wh/L
- Battery chemistry: Lithium-ion
- Motor assists pedalling only
Depends on: economic operator role, cell volumetric energy density wh per l, battery chemistry, pedal assist only
- Effective
In force, start date unknown
In force no later than 2025-12-25 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds: the item is in the stored Cabinet Order 別表第二, which states no start date for item 12); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.
- Source
“届出事業者（特定輸入事業者である者を除く。”
Article 10(1) · fetched 2026-10-09Digital Agency / e-Gov Law Search (laws.e-gov.go.jp): 電気用品安全法 (昭和三十六年法律第二百三十四号)(opens in a new tab)
- Label
第二十七条第一項
Label required
PSE mark (第十条第一項) present before sale or display for sale
The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).
Official text, current to 25 Dec 2025. e-Gov (Japan's official law database) current revision; the date is when this revision took effect.
- Applies when
- Battery chemistry: Lithium-ion
- Cell volumetric energy density at least 400 Wh/L
- Your role: Manufacturer or Importer or Distributor
Depends on: battery chemistry, cell volumetric energy density wh per l, economic operator role
- Effective
In force, start date unknown
In force no later than 2025-12-25 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds: the item is in the stored Cabinet Order 別表第二, which states no start date for item 12); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.
- Source
“電気用品の製造、輸入又は販売の事業を行う者は、第十条第一項の表示が付されているものでなければ、電気用品を販売し、又は販売の目的で陳列してはならない。”
Article 27(1) · fetched 2026-10-09Digital Agency / e-Gov Law Search (laws.e-gov.go.jp): 電気用品安全法 (昭和三十六年法律第二百三十四号)(opens in a new tab)
- Label
第二十七条第一項
Label required
PSE mark (第十条第一項) present before sale or display for sale
The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).
Official text, current to 25 Dec 2025. e-Gov (Japan's official law database) current revision; the date is when this revision took effect.
- Applies when
- Battery chemistry: Lithium-ion
- Cell volumetric energy density at least 400 Wh/L
- Your role: Manufacturer or Importer or Distributor
- Motor assists pedalling only
Depends on: battery chemistry, cell volumetric energy density wh per l, economic operator role, pedal assist only
- Effective
In force, start date unknown
In force no later than 2025-12-25 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds: the item is in the stored Cabinet Order 別表第二, which states no start date for item 12); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.
- Source
“電気用品の製造、輸入又は販売の事業を行う者は、第十条第一項の表示が付されているものでなければ、電気用品を販売し、又は販売の目的で陳列してはならない。”
Article 27(1) · fetched 2026-10-09Digital Agency / e-Gov Law Search (laws.e-gov.go.jp): 電気用品安全法 (昭和三十六年法律第二百三十四号)(opens in a new tab)
- Conformity
令別表第二第12号 (特定電気用品以外の電気用品): リチウムイオン蓄電池（単電池一個当たりの体積エネルギー密度が四〇〇ワット時毎リットル以上のものに限り、自動車用、原動機付自転車用、医療用機械器具用及び産業用機械器具用のものを除く。）
Must meet the conditions of Online marketplace (取引デジタルプラットフォーム提供者) endeavours to cooperate with the measures a seller takes under a 危険等防止命令 (第四十二条の五); a duty to endeavour (努めなければならない)
The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).
Official text, current to 25 Dec 2025. e-Gov (Japan's official law database) current revision; the date is when this revision took effect.
- Applies when
- Your role: Online marketplace
- Cell volumetric energy density at least 400 Wh/L
- Battery chemistry: Lithium-ion
Depends on: economic operator role, cell volumetric energy density wh per l, battery chemistry
- Effective
In force, start date unknown
In force no later than 2025-12-25 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds: the item is in the stored Cabinet Order 別表第二, which states no start date for item 12); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.
- Source
“取引デジタルプラットフォーム提供者は、電気用品（その提供する取引デジタルプラットフォームを利用して行われる通信販売に係るものに限る。）の製造、輸入又は販売の事業を行う者が前条の規定による命令を受けてとる措置に協力するよう努めなければならない。”
Article 42-6 · fetched 2026-10-09Digital Agency / e-Gov Law Search (laws.e-gov.go.jp): 電気用品安全法 (昭和三十六年法律第二百三十四号)(opens in a new tab)
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- Consumer Affairs Agency page: positive list system from 2025-06-01(opens in a new tab)Consumer Affairs Agency (Japan) · Guidance (web page)Updates: on changeLast checked: Checked · 7 versions kept
- 電気用品安全法 (Electrical Appliance and Material Safety Act, Act No. 234 of 1961), current revision 2025-12-25(opens in a new tab)Digital Agency / e-Gov Law Search (laws.e-gov.go.jp) · Statute (XML)Updates: on changeLast checked: Checked
- 電気用品安全法施行令 (Cabinet Order), law ID 337CO0000000324, revision 2025-12-25(opens in a new tab)Digital Agency / e-Gov Law Search (laws.e-gov.go.jp) · Regulation (XML)Updates: on changeLast checked: Checked
- 電気用品安全法施行規則 (Ministerial Ordinance, METI), law ID 337M50000400084, revision 2025-12-25(opens in a new tab)Digital Agency / e-Gov Law Search (laws.e-gov.go.jp) · Regulation (XML)Updates: on changeLast checked: Checked
- 食品表示基準 (Cabinet Office Ordinance No. 10 of 2015), revision 2026-04-01 (law 427M60000002010)(opens in a new tab)Consumer Affairs Agency / e-Gov Law API v2 · Regulation (JSON)Updates: on changeLast checked: Checked
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- 食品衛生法 (Act No. 233 of 1947), law 322AC0000000233(opens in a new tab)Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare / e-Gov Law API v2 · Statute (JSON)Updates: on changeLast checked: Checked
- 食品衛生法施行規則 (MHLW Ordinance), law 323M40000100023, revision 2026-04-01(opens in a new tab)Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare / e-Gov Law API v2 · Regulation (JSON)Updates: on changeLast checked: Checked
- 化粧品基準 (平成12年9月29日厚生省告示第331号), MHLW consolidated PDF (Word file metadata 2024-07-12)(opens in a new tab)Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare · Standard (PDF)Updates: on changeLast checked: Checked · 2 versions kept
- MHLW overview of amendments to the Food Sanitation Act (positive list)(opens in a new tab)Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare · Guidance (PDF)Updates: staticLast checked: Checked
- MHLW positive list for synthetic-resin utensils (base polymer sheet, dated 2021-12-24)(opens in a new tab)Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare · Official list (Excel)Updates: on changeLast checked: Checked
- 電波法 (Radio Act, Act No. 131 of 1950), e-Gov law ID 325AC0000000131 (current revision)(opens in a new tab)Digital Agency / e-Gov Law Search (laws.e-gov.go.jp) · Statute (XML)Updates: on changeLast checked: Checked
- 資源の有効な利用の促進に関する法律 (Act on Promotion of Effective Utilization of Resources, Act No. 48 of 1991), law ID 403AC0000000048(opens in a new tab)Digital Agency / e-Gov Law Search (laws.e-gov.go.jp) · Statute (XML)Updates: on changeLast checked: Checked
- 資源の有効な利用の促進に関する法律施行令 (law ID 403CO0000000327), revision 2026-04-01(opens in a new tab)Digital Agency / e-Gov Law Search (laws.e-gov.go.jp) · Regulation (XML)Updates: on changeLast checked: Checked
- 道路交通法 (law ID 335AC0000000105), revision 2026-07-21(opens in a new tab)Digital Agency / e-Gov Law Search (laws.e-gov.go.jp) · Statute (XML)Updates: on changeLast checked: Checked
- 道路交通法施行規則 (law ID 335M50000002060), revision 2026-09-01(opens in a new tab)Digital Agency / e-Gov Law Search (laws.e-gov.go.jp) · Regulation (XML)Updates: on changeLast checked: Checked
- 密閉形蓄電池の製造等の事業を行う者...の使用済密閉形蓄電池の自主回収及び再資源化に関する判断の基準となるべき事項を定める省令 (law ID 413M60001500001)(opens in a new tab)Digital Agency / e-Gov Law Search (laws.e-gov.go.jp) · Regulation (XML)Updates: on changeLast checked: Checked
- 密閉形蓄電池の表示の標準となるべき事項を定める省令 (law ID 405M50000400033)(opens in a new tab)Digital Agency / e-Gov Law Search (laws.e-gov.go.jp) · Regulation (XML)Updates: on changeLast checked: Checked
- 特定無線設備の技術基準適合証明等に関する規則 (technical conformity certification ordinance, MIC), e-Gov law ID 356M50001000037, revision 2026-07-30(opens in a new tab)Digital Agency / e-Gov Law Search (laws.e-gov.go.jp) · Regulation (XML)Updates: on changeLast checked: Checked
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