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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
Sources read
  • positive list for synthetic-resin utensils
  • containers and packaging (Food Sanitation Act)
Not read yet
  • 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
Sources read
  • 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
Not read yet
  • 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.

Sources read
  • 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
Not read yet
  • 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
Sources read
  • 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)
Not read yet
  • 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
Sources read
  • 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)
Not read yet
  • 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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Ministerial Ordinance on standards for voluntary collection and recycling of used sealed batteries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 (平成十三年省令第一号)39 rulesIn force from: 1 Apr 2001Industries: Batteries, Electronics
Requirement
Applies when
Effective
Source
Limit

Recycling target for used 密閉形鉛蓄電池 (第二条表)

Limit 50 % recycled share of the used batteries' total weight (content basis)

密閉形鉛蓄電池: 百分の五十 (第二条)

Official text, current to 1 Apr 2001. e-Gov (Japan's official law database) current revision; the date is when this revision took effect. No amendment since the original.

  • Your role: Manufacturer or Importer
  • Sealed battery
  • Battery chemistry: Lead-acid
  • Rated capacity 65000 mAh or less
  • Rechargeable

Depends on: economic operator role, battery sealed, battery chemistry, rated capacity mah, rechargeable

In force since 1 Apr 2001

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Apr 2001

Ordinance enters into force on 2001-04-01 (附則); the provisions state no other date.

“総重量の当該使用済密閉形電池の総重量に対する割合についての目標を、次の表の上欄の使用済密閉形蓄電池の区分ごとにそれぞれ同表の下欄に掲げる割合を下回らない範囲内において定める”
Article 2 · fetched 2026-10-09Digital Agency / e-Gov Law Search (laws.e-gov.go.jp): 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 (平成十三年省令第一号)(opens in a new tab)
Limit

Recycling target for used リチウム蓄電池 (第二条表)

Limit 30 % recycled share of the used batteries' total weight (content basis)

リチウム蓄電池: 百分の三十 (第二条)

Official text, current to 1 Apr 2001. e-Gov (Japan's official law database) current revision; the date is when this revision took effect. No amendment since the original.

  • Your role: Manufacturer or Importer
  • Battery chemistry: Lithium-ion
  • Rechargeable

Depends on: economic operator role, battery chemistry, rechargeable

In force since 1 Apr 2001

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Apr 2001

Ordinance enters into force on 2001-04-01 (附則); the provisions state no other date.

“総重量の当該使用済密閉形電池の総重量に対する割合についての目標を、次の表の上欄の使用済密閉形蓄電池の区分ごとにそれぞれ同表の下欄に掲げる割合を下回らない範囲内において定める”
Article 2 · fetched 2026-10-09Digital Agency / e-Gov Law Search (laws.e-gov.go.jp): 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 (平成十三年省令第一号)(opens in a new tab)
Limit

Recycling target for used 密閉形アルカリ蓄電池(密閉形ニッケル・カドミウム蓄電池に限る。) (第二条表)

Limit 60 % recycled share of the used batteries' total weight (content basis)

密閉形アルカリ蓄電池(密閉形ニッケル・カドミウム蓄電池に限る。): 百分の六十 (第二条)

Official text, current to 1 Apr 2001. e-Gov (Japan's official law database) current revision; the date is when this revision took effect. No amendment since the original.

  • Your role: Manufacturer or Importer
  • Sealed battery
  • Battery chemistry: Nickel-cadmium
  • Rechargeable

Depends on: economic operator role, battery sealed, battery chemistry, rechargeable

In force since 1 Apr 2001

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Apr 2001

Ordinance enters into force on 2001-04-01 (附則); the provisions state no other date.

“総重量の当該使用済密閉形電池の総重量に対する割合についての目標を、次の表の上欄の使用済密閉形蓄電池の区分ごとにそれぞれ同表の下欄に掲げる割合を下回らない範囲内において定める”
Article 2 · fetched 2026-10-09Digital Agency / e-Gov Law Search (laws.e-gov.go.jp): 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 (平成十三年省令第一号)(opens in a new tab)
Limit

Recycling target for used 密閉形アルカリ蓄電池(密閉形ニッケル・水素蓄電池に限る。) (第二条表)

Limit 55 % recycled share of the used batteries' total weight (content basis)

密閉形アルカリ蓄電池(密閉形ニッケル・水素蓄電池に限る。): 百分の五十五 (第二条)

Official text, current to 1 Apr 2001. e-Gov (Japan's official law database) current revision; the date is when this revision took effect. No amendment since the original.

  • Your role: Manufacturer or Importer
  • Sealed battery
  • Battery chemistry: Nickel-metal hydride
  • Rechargeable

Depends on: economic operator role, battery sealed, battery chemistry, rechargeable

In force since 1 Apr 2001

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Apr 2001

Ordinance enters into force on 2001-04-01 (附則); the provisions state no other date.

“総重量の当該使用済密閉形電池の総重量に対する割合についての目標を、次の表の上欄の使用済密閉形蓄電池の区分ごとにそれぞれ同表の下欄に掲げる割合を下回らない範囲内において定める”
Article 2 · fetched 2026-10-09Digital Agency / e-Gov Law Search (laws.e-gov.go.jp): 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 (平成十三年省令第一号)(opens in a new tab)
Conformity x 11

11 rules from 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

Must meet the conditions of Battery makers and importers collect used sealed batteries by designating collection places or setting up collection boxes

Show targets (11 of 11)
  • 第一条第一項
  • 第一条第十項
  • 第三条第一項
  • 第三条第二項
  • 第一条第三項
  • 第五条第一項
  • 第五条第三項
  • 第六条
  • 第一条第四項
  • 第一条第五項
  • 第一条第七項
  • Your role: Manufacturer or Importer
  • Rechargeable

Depends on: economic operator role, rechargeable

1 Apr 2001

Each rule has its own date; open a target.

Example: 第一条第一項

“当該使用済密閉形蓄電池の自主回収をする場所の指定又は回収ボックスの設置その他の自主回収のために必要な措置を講ずることにより、当該使用済密閉形蓄電池の自主回収をするものとする。”
Article 1(1) · fetched 2026-10-09Digital Agency / e-Gov Law Search (laws.e-gov.go.jp): 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 (平成十三年省令第一号)(opens in a new tab)
Conformity

第一条第二項

Must meet the conditions of Product makers collect used sealed batteries used as parts in their products by designating collection places or setting up collection boxes

Official text, current to 1 Apr 2001. e-Gov (Japan's official law database) current revision; the date is when this revision took effect. No amendment since the original.

  • Your role: Manufacturer or Importer
  • Contains a battery
  • Rechargeable

Depends on: economic operator role, contains battery, rechargeable

In force since 1 Apr 2001

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Apr 2001

Ordinance enters into force on 2001-04-01 (附則); the provisions state no other date.

“密閉形蓄電池使用製品(電源装置、電動工具、誘導灯、火災警報設備、防犯警報装置、自転車(人の力を補うため電動機を用いるものに限る。”
Article 1(2) · fetched 2026-10-09Digital Agency / e-Gov Law Search (laws.e-gov.go.jp): 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 (平成十三年省令第一号)(opens in a new tab)
Conformity

第一条第十項

Must meet the conditions of Provide rewards or other measures to ensure effective collection from persons handing over more than the stated quantity

Official text, current to 1 Apr 2001. e-Gov (Japan's official law database) current revision; the date is when this revision took effect. No amendment since the original.

  • Your role: Manufacturer or Importer
  • Contains a battery
  • Rechargeable

Depends on: economic operator role, contains battery, rechargeable

In force since 1 Apr 2001

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Apr 2001

Ordinance enters into force on 2001-04-01 (附則); the provisions state no other date.

“電池製造等事業者等は、あらかじめ当該電池製造等事業者等が定めた量を超える使用済密閉形蓄電池を引き渡した者(電池使用製品製造等事業者を除く。”
Article 1(10) · fetched 2026-10-09Digital Agency / e-Gov Law Search (laws.e-gov.go.jp): 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 (平成十三年省令第一号)(opens in a new tab)
Conformity

第四条

Must meet the conditions of Product makers that recycle used sealed batteries themselves meet the recycling target and method of Articles 2 and 3

Official text, current to 1 Apr 2001. e-Gov (Japan's official law database) current revision; the date is when this revision took effect. No amendment since the original.

  • Your role: Manufacturer or Importer
  • Contains a battery
  • Rechargeable

Depends on: economic operator role, contains battery, rechargeable

In force since 1 Apr 2001

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Apr 2001

Ordinance enters into force on 2001-04-01 (附則); the provisions state no other date.

“前二条の規定は、第一条第六項ただし書の規定により使用済密閉形蓄電池の再資源化をする電池使用製品製造等事業者について準用する。”
Article 4 · fetched 2026-10-09Digital Agency / e-Gov Law Search (laws.e-gov.go.jp): 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 (平成十三年省令第一号)(opens in a new tab)
Conformity

第六条

Must meet the conditions of Comply with the relevant laws and take account of the toxicity of the raw materials to ensure safety in collection and recycling

Official text, current to 1 Apr 2001. e-Gov (Japan's official law database) current revision; the date is when this revision took effect. No amendment since the original.

  • Your role: Manufacturer or Importer
  • Contains a battery
  • Rechargeable

Depends on: economic operator role, contains battery, rechargeable

In force since 1 Apr 2001

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Apr 2001

Ordinance enters into force on 2001-04-01 (附則); the provisions state no other date.

“電池製造等事業者等は、前各条の規定により使用済密閉形蓄電池の自主回収及び再資源化をする際には、関係法令の規定を遵守するとともに、原材料の毒性その他の特性に配慮することにより、自主回収及び再資源化に係る安全性を確保するものとする。”
Article 6 · fetched 2026-10-09Digital Agency / e-Gov Law Search (laws.e-gov.go.jp): 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 (平成十三年省令第一号)(opens in a new tab)
Conformity

第一条第三項

Must meet the conditions of Collect used sealed batteries free of charge

Official text, current to 1 Apr 2001. e-Gov (Japan's official law database) current revision; the date is when this revision took effect. No amendment since the original.

  • Your role: Manufacturer or Importer
  • Contains a battery
  • Rechargeable

Depends on: economic operator role, contains battery, rechargeable

In force since 1 Apr 2001

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Apr 2001

Ordinance enters into force on 2001-04-01 (附則); the provisions state no other date.

Conformity

第一条第四項

Must meet the conditions of Request cooperation from persons that process, repair or sell sealed batteries or battery-using products when collecting

Official text, current to 1 Apr 2001. e-Gov (Japan's official law database) current revision; the date is when this revision took effect. No amendment since the original.

  • Your role: Manufacturer or Importer
  • Contains a battery
  • Rechargeable

Depends on: economic operator role, contains battery, rechargeable

In force since 1 Apr 2001

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Apr 2001

Ordinance enters into force on 2001-04-01 (附則); the provisions state no other date.

“電池製造等事業者等は、使用済密閉形蓄電池の自主回収をするに当たっては、密閉形蓄電池又は密閉形蓄電池使用製品の加工、修理又は販売(自ら輸入したものの販売を除く。”
Article 1(4) · fetched 2026-10-09Digital Agency / e-Gov Law Search (laws.e-gov.go.jp): 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 (平成十三年省令第一号)(opens in a new tab)
Conformity

第一条第五項

Must meet the conditions of Require a report on the collection status from a person entrusted with collection

Official text, current to 1 Apr 2001. e-Gov (Japan's official law database) current revision; the date is when this revision took effect. No amendment since the original.

  • Your role: Manufacturer or Importer
  • Contains a battery
  • Rechargeable

Depends on: economic operator role, contains battery, rechargeable

In force since 1 Apr 2001

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Apr 2001

Ordinance enters into force on 2001-04-01 (附則); the provisions state no other date.

“電池製造等事業者等は、他の者に委託して使用済密閉形蓄電池の回収をする場合にあっては、当該回収を受託した者に対し、当該回収の実施の状況に関する報告を求めるものとする。”
Article 1(5) · fetched 2026-10-09Digital Agency / e-Gov Law Search (laws.e-gov.go.jp): 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 (平成十三年省令第一号)(opens in a new tab)
Conformity

第一条第六項

Must meet the conditions of Hand collected used sealed batteries over to the battery maker without delay

Official text, current to 1 Apr 2001. e-Gov (Japan's official law database) current revision; the date is when this revision took effect. No amendment since the original.

  • Your role: Manufacturer or Importer
  • Contains a battery
  • Rechargeable

Depends on: economic operator role, contains battery, rechargeable

In force since 1 Apr 2001

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Apr 2001

Ordinance enters into force on 2001-04-01 (附則); the provisions state no other date.

“電池使用製品製造等事業者は、使用済密閉形蓄電池の自主回収をしたときは、遅滞なく、当該使用済密閉形蓄電池の製造等をした電池製造等事業者に引き渡すものとする。”
Article 1(6) · fetched 2026-10-09Digital Agency / e-Gov Law Search (laws.e-gov.go.jp): 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 (平成十三年省令第一号)(opens in a new tab)
Conformity

第一条第二項

Must meet the conditions of Product makers collect used sealed batteries used as parts in their products by designating collection places or setting up collection boxes

Official text, current to 1 Apr 2001. e-Gov (Japan's official law database) current revision; the date is when this revision took effect. No amendment since the original.

  • Your role: Manufacturer or Importer
  • Contains a battery
  • Motor assists pedalling only
  • Rechargeable

Depends on: economic operator role, contains battery, pedal assist only, rechargeable

In force since 1 Apr 2001

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Apr 2001

Ordinance enters into force on 2001-04-01 (附則); the provisions state no other date.

“密閉形蓄電池使用製品(電源装置、電動工具、誘導灯、火災警報設備、防犯警報装置、自転車(人の力を補うため電動機を用いるものに限る。”
Article 1(2) · fetched 2026-10-09Digital Agency / e-Gov Law Search (laws.e-gov.go.jp): 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 (平成十三年省令第一号)(opens in a new tab)
Conformity

第一条第十項

Must meet the conditions of Provide rewards or other measures to ensure effective collection from persons handing over more than the stated quantity

Official text, current to 1 Apr 2001. e-Gov (Japan's official law database) current revision; the date is when this revision took effect. No amendment since the original.

  • Your role: Manufacturer or Importer
  • Contains a battery
  • Motor assists pedalling only
  • Rechargeable

Depends on: economic operator role, contains battery, pedal assist only, rechargeable

In force since 1 Apr 2001

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Apr 2001

Ordinance enters into force on 2001-04-01 (附則); the provisions state no other date.

“電池製造等事業者等は、あらかじめ当該電池製造等事業者等が定めた量を超える使用済密閉形蓄電池を引き渡した者(電池使用製品製造等事業者を除く。”
Article 1(10) · fetched 2026-10-09Digital Agency / e-Gov Law Search (laws.e-gov.go.jp): 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 (平成十三年省令第一号)(opens in a new tab)
Conformity

第四条

Must meet the conditions of Product makers that recycle used sealed batteries themselves meet the recycling target and method of Articles 2 and 3

Official text, current to 1 Apr 2001. e-Gov (Japan's official law database) current revision; the date is when this revision took effect. No amendment since the original.

  • Your role: Manufacturer or Importer
  • Contains a battery
  • Motor assists pedalling only
  • Rechargeable

Depends on: economic operator role, contains battery, pedal assist only, rechargeable

In force since 1 Apr 2001

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Apr 2001

Ordinance enters into force on 2001-04-01 (附則); the provisions state no other date.

“前二条の規定は、第一条第六項ただし書の規定により使用済密閉形蓄電池の再資源化をする電池使用製品製造等事業者について準用する。”
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Conformity

第六条

Must meet the conditions of Comply with the relevant laws and take account of the toxicity of the raw materials to ensure safety in collection and recycling

Official text, current to 1 Apr 2001. e-Gov (Japan's official law database) current revision; the date is when this revision took effect. No amendment since the original.

  • Your role: Manufacturer or Importer
  • Contains a battery
  • Motor assists pedalling only
  • Rechargeable

Depends on: economic operator role, contains battery, pedal assist only, rechargeable

In force since 1 Apr 2001

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Apr 2001

Ordinance enters into force on 2001-04-01 (附則); the provisions state no other date.

“電池製造等事業者等は、前各条の規定により使用済密閉形蓄電池の自主回収及び再資源化をする際には、関係法令の規定を遵守するとともに、原材料の毒性その他の特性に配慮することにより、自主回収及び再資源化に係る安全性を確保するものとする。”
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Conformity

第一条第三項

Must meet the conditions of Collect used sealed batteries free of charge

Official text, current to 1 Apr 2001. e-Gov (Japan's official law database) current revision; the date is when this revision took effect. No amendment since the original.

  • Your role: Manufacturer or Importer
  • Contains a battery
  • Motor assists pedalling only
  • Rechargeable

Depends on: economic operator role, contains battery, pedal assist only, rechargeable

In force since 1 Apr 2001

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Apr 2001

Ordinance enters into force on 2001-04-01 (附則); the provisions state no other date.

Conformity

第一条第四項

Must meet the conditions of Request cooperation from persons that process, repair or sell sealed batteries or battery-using products when collecting

Official text, current to 1 Apr 2001. e-Gov (Japan's official law database) current revision; the date is when this revision took effect. No amendment since the original.

  • Your role: Manufacturer or Importer
  • Contains a battery
  • Motor assists pedalling only
  • Rechargeable

Depends on: economic operator role, contains battery, pedal assist only, rechargeable

In force since 1 Apr 2001

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Apr 2001

Ordinance enters into force on 2001-04-01 (附則); the provisions state no other date.

“電池製造等事業者等は、使用済密閉形蓄電池の自主回収をするに当たっては、密閉形蓄電池又は密閉形蓄電池使用製品の加工、修理又は販売(自ら輸入したものの販売を除く。”
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Conformity

第一条第五項

Must meet the conditions of Require a report on the collection status from a person entrusted with collection

Official text, current to 1 Apr 2001. e-Gov (Japan's official law database) current revision; the date is when this revision took effect. No amendment since the original.

  • Your role: Manufacturer or Importer
  • Contains a battery
  • Motor assists pedalling only
  • Rechargeable

Depends on: economic operator role, contains battery, pedal assist only, rechargeable

In force since 1 Apr 2001

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Apr 2001

Ordinance enters into force on 2001-04-01 (附則); the provisions state no other date.

“電池製造等事業者等は、他の者に委託して使用済密閉形蓄電池の回収をする場合にあっては、当該回収を受託した者に対し、当該回収の実施の状況に関する報告を求めるものとする。”
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Conformity

第一条第六項

Must meet the conditions of Hand collected used sealed batteries over to the battery maker without delay

Official text, current to 1 Apr 2001. e-Gov (Japan's official law database) current revision; the date is when this revision took effect. No amendment since the original.

  • Your role: Manufacturer or Importer
  • Contains a battery
  • Motor assists pedalling only
  • Rechargeable

Depends on: economic operator role, contains battery, pedal assist only, rechargeable

In force since 1 Apr 2001

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Apr 2001

Ordinance enters into force on 2001-04-01 (附則); the provisions state no other date.

“電池使用製品製造等事業者は、使用済密閉形蓄電池の自主回収をしたときは、遅滞なく、当該使用済密閉形蓄電池の製造等をした電池製造等事業者に引き渡すものとする。”
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Disclosure

第一条第八項

Disclosure to consumer

Publish the collection places, collection boxes or procedures, the kinds of sealed batteries and products, and the need for collection and recycling

Official text, current to 1 Apr 2001. e-Gov (Japan's official law database) current revision; the date is when this revision took effect. No amendment since the original.

  • Your role: Manufacturer or Importer
  • Rechargeable

Depends on: economic operator role, rechargeable

In force since 1 Apr 2001

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Apr 2001

Ordinance enters into force on 2001-04-01 (附則); the provisions state no other date.

“使用済密閉形蓄電池の自主回収をする場所、回収ボックス又は自主回収に係る手続、密閉形蓄電池又は密閉形蓄電池使用製品の種類、密閉形蓄電池の自主回収及び再資源化の必要性その他の使用済密閉形蓄電池の自主回収の実効を確保するために必要な情報の公表を行うものとする。”
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Disclosure

第一条第九項

Disclosure to consumer

Publish the status of collection of used sealed batteries every year

Official text, current to 1 Apr 2001. e-Gov (Japan's official law database) current revision; the date is when this revision took effect. No amendment since the original.

  • Your role: Manufacturer or Importer
  • Rechargeable

Depends on: economic operator role, rechargeable

In force since 1 Apr 2001

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Apr 2001

Ordinance enters into force on 2001-04-01 (附則); the provisions state no other date.

“単独に又は共同して実施した使用済密閉形蓄電池の自主回収の実施の状況を毎年度公表するものとする。”
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Disclosure

第三条第三項

Disclosure to consumer

Publish the status of recycling of used sealed batteries every year

Official text, current to 1 Apr 2001. e-Gov (Japan's official law database) current revision; the date is when this revision took effect. No amendment since the original.

  • Your role: Manufacturer or Importer
  • Rechargeable

Depends on: economic operator role, rechargeable

In force since 1 Apr 2001

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Apr 2001

Ordinance enters into force on 2001-04-01 (附則); the provisions state no other date.

“単独に又は共同して実施した使用済密閉形蓄電池の再資源化の実施の状況を毎年度公表するものとする。”
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Disclosure

第五条第二項

Disclosure to consumer

Publish in advance the conditions for taking back used sealed batteries

Official text, current to 1 Apr 2001. e-Gov (Japan's official law database) current revision; the date is when this revision took effect. No amendment since the original.

  • Your role: Manufacturer or Importer
  • Rechargeable

Depends on: economic operator role, rechargeable

In force since 1 Apr 2001

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Apr 2001

Ordinance enters into force on 2001-04-01 (附則); the provisions state no other date.

“電池製造等事業者は、前項による引取りをするために必要な条件をあらかじめ公表するものとする。”
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  • Limit

    Recycling target for used 密閉形鉛蓄電池 (第二条表)

    Limit 50 % recycled share of the used batteries' total weight (content basis)

    密閉形鉛蓄電池: 百分の五十 (第二条)

    Official text, current to 1 Apr 2001. e-Gov (Japan's official law database) current revision; the date is when this revision took effect. No amendment since the original.

    Applies when
    • Your role: Manufacturer or Importer
    • Sealed battery
    • Battery chemistry: Lead-acid
    • Rated capacity 65000 mAh or less
    • Rechargeable

    Depends on: economic operator role, battery sealed, battery chemistry, rated capacity mah, rechargeable

    Effective

    In force since 1 Apr 2001

    Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Apr 2001

    Ordinance enters into force on 2001-04-01 (附則); the provisions state no other date.

    Source
    “総重量の当該使用済密閉形電池の総重量に対する割合についての目標を、次の表の上欄の使用済密閉形蓄電池の区分ごとにそれぞれ同表の下欄に掲げる割合を下回らない範囲内において定める”
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  • Limit

    Recycling target for used リチウム蓄電池 (第二条表)

    Limit 30 % recycled share of the used batteries' total weight (content basis)

    リチウム蓄電池: 百分の三十 (第二条)

    Official text, current to 1 Apr 2001. e-Gov (Japan's official law database) current revision; the date is when this revision took effect. No amendment since the original.

    Applies when
    • Your role: Manufacturer or Importer
    • Battery chemistry: Lithium-ion
    • Rechargeable

    Depends on: economic operator role, battery chemistry, rechargeable

    Effective

    In force since 1 Apr 2001

    Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Apr 2001

    Ordinance enters into force on 2001-04-01 (附則); the provisions state no other date.

    Source
    “総重量の当該使用済密閉形電池の総重量に対する割合についての目標を、次の表の上欄の使用済密閉形蓄電池の区分ごとにそれぞれ同表の下欄に掲げる割合を下回らない範囲内において定める”
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  • Limit

    Recycling target for used 密閉形アルカリ蓄電池(密閉形ニッケル・カドミウム蓄電池に限る。) (第二条表)

    Limit 60 % recycled share of the used batteries' total weight (content basis)

    密閉形アルカリ蓄電池(密閉形ニッケル・カドミウム蓄電池に限る。): 百分の六十 (第二条)

    Official text, current to 1 Apr 2001. e-Gov (Japan's official law database) current revision; the date is when this revision took effect. No amendment since the original.

    Applies when
    • Your role: Manufacturer or Importer
    • Sealed battery
    • Battery chemistry: Nickel-cadmium
    • Rechargeable

    Depends on: economic operator role, battery sealed, battery chemistry, rechargeable

    Effective

    In force since 1 Apr 2001

    Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Apr 2001

    Ordinance enters into force on 2001-04-01 (附則); the provisions state no other date.

    Source
    “総重量の当該使用済密閉形電池の総重量に対する割合についての目標を、次の表の上欄の使用済密閉形蓄電池の区分ごとにそれぞれ同表の下欄に掲げる割合を下回らない範囲内において定める”
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  • Limit

    Recycling target for used 密閉形アルカリ蓄電池(密閉形ニッケル・水素蓄電池に限る。) (第二条表)

    Limit 55 % recycled share of the used batteries' total weight (content basis)

    密閉形アルカリ蓄電池(密閉形ニッケル・水素蓄電池に限る。): 百分の五十五 (第二条)

    Official text, current to 1 Apr 2001. e-Gov (Japan's official law database) current revision; the date is when this revision took effect. No amendment since the original.

    Applies when
    • Your role: Manufacturer or Importer
    • Sealed battery
    • Battery chemistry: Nickel-metal hydride
    • Rechargeable

    Depends on: economic operator role, battery sealed, battery chemistry, rechargeable

    Effective

    In force since 1 Apr 2001

    Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Apr 2001

    Ordinance enters into force on 2001-04-01 (附則); the provisions state no other date.

    Source
    “総重量の当該使用済密閉形電池の総重量に対する割合についての目標を、次の表の上欄の使用済密閉形蓄電池の区分ごとにそれぞれ同表の下欄に掲げる割合を下回らない範囲内において定める”
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  • Conformity x 11

    11 rules from 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

    Must meet the conditions of Battery makers and importers collect used sealed batteries by designating collection places or setting up collection boxes

    Show targets (11 of 11)
    • 第一条第一項
    • 第一条第十項
    • 第三条第一項
    • 第三条第二項
    • 第一条第三項
    • 第五条第一項
    • 第五条第三項
    • 第六条
    • 第一条第四項
    • 第一条第五項
    • 第一条第七項
    Applies when
    • Your role: Manufacturer or Importer
    • Rechargeable

    Depends on: economic operator role, rechargeable

    Effective

    1 Apr 2001

    Each rule has its own date; open a target.

    Source

    Example: 第一条第一項

    “当該使用済密閉形蓄電池の自主回収をする場所の指定又は回収ボックスの設置その他の自主回収のために必要な措置を講ずることにより、当該使用済密閉形蓄電池の自主回収をするものとする。”
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  • Conformity

    第一条第二項

    Must meet the conditions of Product makers collect used sealed batteries used as parts in their products by designating collection places or setting up collection boxes

    Official text, current to 1 Apr 2001. e-Gov (Japan's official law database) current revision; the date is when this revision took effect. No amendment since the original.

    Applies when
    • Your role: Manufacturer or Importer
    • Contains a battery
    • Rechargeable

    Depends on: economic operator role, contains battery, rechargeable

    Effective

    In force since 1 Apr 2001

    Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Apr 2001

    Ordinance enters into force on 2001-04-01 (附則); the provisions state no other date.

    Source
    “密閉形蓄電池使用製品(電源装置、電動工具、誘導灯、火災警報設備、防犯警報装置、自転車(人の力を補うため電動機を用いるものに限る。”
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  • Conformity

    第一条第十項

    Must meet the conditions of Provide rewards or other measures to ensure effective collection from persons handing over more than the stated quantity

    Official text, current to 1 Apr 2001. e-Gov (Japan's official law database) current revision; the date is when this revision took effect. No amendment since the original.

    Applies when
    • Your role: Manufacturer or Importer
    • Contains a battery
    • Rechargeable

    Depends on: economic operator role, contains battery, rechargeable

    Effective

    In force since 1 Apr 2001

    Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Apr 2001

    Ordinance enters into force on 2001-04-01 (附則); the provisions state no other date.

    Source
    “電池製造等事業者等は、あらかじめ当該電池製造等事業者等が定めた量を超える使用済密閉形蓄電池を引き渡した者(電池使用製品製造等事業者を除く。”
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  • Conformity

    第四条

    Must meet the conditions of Product makers that recycle used sealed batteries themselves meet the recycling target and method of Articles 2 and 3

    Official text, current to 1 Apr 2001. e-Gov (Japan's official law database) current revision; the date is when this revision took effect. No amendment since the original.

    Applies when
    • Your role: Manufacturer or Importer
    • Contains a battery
    • Rechargeable

    Depends on: economic operator role, contains battery, rechargeable

    Effective

    In force since 1 Apr 2001

    Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Apr 2001

    Ordinance enters into force on 2001-04-01 (附則); the provisions state no other date.

    Source
    “前二条の規定は、第一条第六項ただし書の規定により使用済密閉形蓄電池の再資源化をする電池使用製品製造等事業者について準用する。”
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  • Conformity

    第六条

    Must meet the conditions of Comply with the relevant laws and take account of the toxicity of the raw materials to ensure safety in collection and recycling

    Official text, current to 1 Apr 2001. e-Gov (Japan's official law database) current revision; the date is when this revision took effect. No amendment since the original.

    Applies when
    • Your role: Manufacturer or Importer
    • Contains a battery
    • Rechargeable

    Depends on: economic operator role, contains battery, rechargeable

    Effective

    In force since 1 Apr 2001

    Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Apr 2001

    Ordinance enters into force on 2001-04-01 (附則); the provisions state no other date.

    Source
    “電池製造等事業者等は、前各条の規定により使用済密閉形蓄電池の自主回収及び再資源化をする際には、関係法令の規定を遵守するとともに、原材料の毒性その他の特性に配慮することにより、自主回収及び再資源化に係る安全性を確保するものとする。”
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  • Conformity

    第一条第三項

    Must meet the conditions of Collect used sealed batteries free of charge

    Official text, current to 1 Apr 2001. e-Gov (Japan's official law database) current revision; the date is when this revision took effect. No amendment since the original.

    Applies when
    • Your role: Manufacturer or Importer
    • Contains a battery
    • Rechargeable

    Depends on: economic operator role, contains battery, rechargeable

    Effective

    In force since 1 Apr 2001

    Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Apr 2001

    Ordinance enters into force on 2001-04-01 (附則); the provisions state no other date.

  • Conformity

    第一条第四項

    Must meet the conditions of Request cooperation from persons that process, repair or sell sealed batteries or battery-using products when collecting

    Official text, current to 1 Apr 2001. e-Gov (Japan's official law database) current revision; the date is when this revision took effect. No amendment since the original.

    Applies when
    • Your role: Manufacturer or Importer
    • Contains a battery
    • Rechargeable

    Depends on: economic operator role, contains battery, rechargeable

    Effective

    In force since 1 Apr 2001

    Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Apr 2001

    Ordinance enters into force on 2001-04-01 (附則); the provisions state no other date.

    Source
    “電池製造等事業者等は、使用済密閉形蓄電池の自主回収をするに当たっては、密閉形蓄電池又は密閉形蓄電池使用製品の加工、修理又は販売(自ら輸入したものの販売を除く。”
    Article 1(4) · fetched 2026-10-09Digital Agency / e-Gov Law Search (laws.e-gov.go.jp): 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 (平成十三年省令第一号)(opens in a new tab)
  • Conformity

    第一条第五項

    Must meet the conditions of Require a report on the collection status from a person entrusted with collection

    Official text, current to 1 Apr 2001. e-Gov (Japan's official law database) current revision; the date is when this revision took effect. No amendment since the original.

    Applies when
    • Your role: Manufacturer or Importer
    • Contains a battery
    • Rechargeable

    Depends on: economic operator role, contains battery, rechargeable

    Effective

    In force since 1 Apr 2001

    Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Apr 2001

    Ordinance enters into force on 2001-04-01 (附則); the provisions state no other date.

    Source
    “電池製造等事業者等は、他の者に委託して使用済密閉形蓄電池の回収をする場合にあっては、当該回収を受託した者に対し、当該回収の実施の状況に関する報告を求めるものとする。”
    Article 1(5) · fetched 2026-10-09Digital Agency / e-Gov Law Search (laws.e-gov.go.jp): 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 (平成十三年省令第一号)(opens in a new tab)
  • Conformity

    第一条第六項

    Must meet the conditions of Hand collected used sealed batteries over to the battery maker without delay

    Official text, current to 1 Apr 2001. e-Gov (Japan's official law database) current revision; the date is when this revision took effect. No amendment since the original.

    Applies when
    • Your role: Manufacturer or Importer
    • Contains a battery
    • Rechargeable

    Depends on: economic operator role, contains battery, rechargeable

    Effective

    In force since 1 Apr 2001

    Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Apr 2001

    Ordinance enters into force on 2001-04-01 (附則); the provisions state no other date.

    Source
    “電池使用製品製造等事業者は、使用済密閉形蓄電池の自主回収をしたときは、遅滞なく、当該使用済密閉形蓄電池の製造等をした電池製造等事業者に引き渡すものとする。”
    Article 1(6) · fetched 2026-10-09Digital Agency / e-Gov Law Search (laws.e-gov.go.jp): 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 (平成十三年省令第一号)(opens in a new tab)
  • Conformity

    第一条第二項

    Must meet the conditions of Product makers collect used sealed batteries used as parts in their products by designating collection places or setting up collection boxes

    Official text, current to 1 Apr 2001. e-Gov (Japan's official law database) current revision; the date is when this revision took effect. No amendment since the original.

    Applies when
    • Your role: Manufacturer or Importer
    • Contains a battery
    • Motor assists pedalling only
    • Rechargeable

    Depends on: economic operator role, contains battery, pedal assist only, rechargeable

    Effective

    In force since 1 Apr 2001

    Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Apr 2001

    Ordinance enters into force on 2001-04-01 (附則); the provisions state no other date.

    Source
    “密閉形蓄電池使用製品(電源装置、電動工具、誘導灯、火災警報設備、防犯警報装置、自転車(人の力を補うため電動機を用いるものに限る。”
    Article 1(2) · fetched 2026-10-09Digital Agency / e-Gov Law Search (laws.e-gov.go.jp): 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 (平成十三年省令第一号)(opens in a new tab)
  • Conformity

    第一条第十項

    Must meet the conditions of Provide rewards or other measures to ensure effective collection from persons handing over more than the stated quantity

    Official text, current to 1 Apr 2001. e-Gov (Japan's official law database) current revision; the date is when this revision took effect. No amendment since the original.

    Applies when
    • Your role: Manufacturer or Importer
    • Contains a battery
    • Motor assists pedalling only
    • Rechargeable

    Depends on: economic operator role, contains battery, pedal assist only, rechargeable

    Effective

    In force since 1 Apr 2001

    Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Apr 2001

    Ordinance enters into force on 2001-04-01 (附則); the provisions state no other date.

    Source
    “電池製造等事業者等は、あらかじめ当該電池製造等事業者等が定めた量を超える使用済密閉形蓄電池を引き渡した者(電池使用製品製造等事業者を除く。”
    Article 1(10) · fetched 2026-10-09Digital Agency / e-Gov Law Search (laws.e-gov.go.jp): 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 (平成十三年省令第一号)(opens in a new tab)
  • Conformity

    第四条

    Must meet the conditions of Product makers that recycle used sealed batteries themselves meet the recycling target and method of Articles 2 and 3

    Official text, current to 1 Apr 2001. e-Gov (Japan's official law database) current revision; the date is when this revision took effect. No amendment since the original.

    Applies when
    • Your role: Manufacturer or Importer
    • Contains a battery
    • Motor assists pedalling only
    • Rechargeable

    Depends on: economic operator role, contains battery, pedal assist only, rechargeable

    Effective

    In force since 1 Apr 2001

    Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Apr 2001

    Ordinance enters into force on 2001-04-01 (附則); the provisions state no other date.

    Source
    “前二条の規定は、第一条第六項ただし書の規定により使用済密閉形蓄電池の再資源化をする電池使用製品製造等事業者について準用する。”
    Article 4 · fetched 2026-10-09Digital Agency / e-Gov Law Search (laws.e-gov.go.jp): 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 (平成十三年省令第一号)(opens in a new tab)
  • Conformity

    第六条

    Must meet the conditions of Comply with the relevant laws and take account of the toxicity of the raw materials to ensure safety in collection and recycling

    Official text, current to 1 Apr 2001. e-Gov (Japan's official law database) current revision; the date is when this revision took effect. No amendment since the original.

    Applies when
    • Your role: Manufacturer or Importer
    • Contains a battery
    • Motor assists pedalling only
    • Rechargeable

    Depends on: economic operator role, contains battery, pedal assist only, rechargeable

    Effective

    In force since 1 Apr 2001

    Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Apr 2001

    Ordinance enters into force on 2001-04-01 (附則); the provisions state no other date.

    Source
    “電池製造等事業者等は、前各条の規定により使用済密閉形蓄電池の自主回収及び再資源化をする際には、関係法令の規定を遵守するとともに、原材料の毒性その他の特性に配慮することにより、自主回収及び再資源化に係る安全性を確保するものとする。”
    Article 6 · fetched 2026-10-09Digital Agency / e-Gov Law Search (laws.e-gov.go.jp): 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 (平成十三年省令第一号)(opens in a new tab)
  • Conformity

    第一条第三項

    Must meet the conditions of Collect used sealed batteries free of charge

    Official text, current to 1 Apr 2001. e-Gov (Japan's official law database) current revision; the date is when this revision took effect. No amendment since the original.

    Applies when
    • Your role: Manufacturer or Importer
    • Contains a battery
    • Motor assists pedalling only
    • Rechargeable

    Depends on: economic operator role, contains battery, pedal assist only, rechargeable

    Effective

    In force since 1 Apr 2001

    Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Apr 2001

    Ordinance enters into force on 2001-04-01 (附則); the provisions state no other date.

  • Conformity

    第一条第四項

    Must meet the conditions of Request cooperation from persons that process, repair or sell sealed batteries or battery-using products when collecting

    Official text, current to 1 Apr 2001. e-Gov (Japan's official law database) current revision; the date is when this revision took effect. No amendment since the original.

    Applies when
    • Your role: Manufacturer or Importer
    • Contains a battery
    • Motor assists pedalling only
    • Rechargeable

    Depends on: economic operator role, contains battery, pedal assist only, rechargeable

    Effective

    In force since 1 Apr 2001

    Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Apr 2001

    Ordinance enters into force on 2001-04-01 (附則); the provisions state no other date.

    Source
    “電池製造等事業者等は、使用済密閉形蓄電池の自主回収をするに当たっては、密閉形蓄電池又は密閉形蓄電池使用製品の加工、修理又は販売(自ら輸入したものの販売を除く。”
    Article 1(4) · fetched 2026-10-09Digital Agency / e-Gov Law Search (laws.e-gov.go.jp): 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 (平成十三年省令第一号)(opens in a new tab)
  • Conformity

    第一条第五項

    Must meet the conditions of Require a report on the collection status from a person entrusted with collection

    Official text, current to 1 Apr 2001. e-Gov (Japan's official law database) current revision; the date is when this revision took effect. No amendment since the original.

    Applies when
    • Your role: Manufacturer or Importer
    • Contains a battery
    • Motor assists pedalling only
    • Rechargeable

    Depends on: economic operator role, contains battery, pedal assist only, rechargeable

    Effective

    In force since 1 Apr 2001

    Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Apr 2001

    Ordinance enters into force on 2001-04-01 (附則); the provisions state no other date.

    Source
    “電池製造等事業者等は、他の者に委託して使用済密閉形蓄電池の回収をする場合にあっては、当該回収を受託した者に対し、当該回収の実施の状況に関する報告を求めるものとする。”
    Article 1(5) · fetched 2026-10-09Digital Agency / e-Gov Law Search (laws.e-gov.go.jp): 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 (平成十三年省令第一号)(opens in a new tab)
  • Conformity

    第一条第六項

    Must meet the conditions of Hand collected used sealed batteries over to the battery maker without delay

    Official text, current to 1 Apr 2001. e-Gov (Japan's official law database) current revision; the date is when this revision took effect. No amendment since the original.

    Applies when
    • Your role: Manufacturer or Importer
    • Contains a battery
    • Motor assists pedalling only
    • Rechargeable

    Depends on: economic operator role, contains battery, pedal assist only, rechargeable

    Effective

    In force since 1 Apr 2001

    Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Apr 2001

    Ordinance enters into force on 2001-04-01 (附則); the provisions state no other date.

    Source
    “電池使用製品製造等事業者は、使用済密閉形蓄電池の自主回収をしたときは、遅滞なく、当該使用済密閉形蓄電池の製造等をした電池製造等事業者に引き渡すものとする。”
    Article 1(6) · fetched 2026-10-09Digital Agency / e-Gov Law Search (laws.e-gov.go.jp): 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 (平成十三年省令第一号)(opens in a new tab)
  • Disclosure

    第一条第八項

    Disclosure to consumer

    Publish the collection places, collection boxes or procedures, the kinds of sealed batteries and products, and the need for collection and recycling

    Official text, current to 1 Apr 2001. e-Gov (Japan's official law database) current revision; the date is when this revision took effect. No amendment since the original.

    Applies when
    • Your role: Manufacturer or Importer
    • Rechargeable

    Depends on: economic operator role, rechargeable

    Effective

    In force since 1 Apr 2001

    Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Apr 2001

    Ordinance enters into force on 2001-04-01 (附則); the provisions state no other date.

    Source
    “使用済密閉形蓄電池の自主回収をする場所、回収ボックス又は自主回収に係る手続、密閉形蓄電池又は密閉形蓄電池使用製品の種類、密閉形蓄電池の自主回収及び再資源化の必要性その他の使用済密閉形蓄電池の自主回収の実効を確保するために必要な情報の公表を行うものとする。”
    Article 1(8) · fetched 2026-10-09Digital Agency / e-Gov Law Search (laws.e-gov.go.jp): 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 (平成十三年省令第一号)(opens in a new tab)
  • Disclosure

    第一条第九項

    Disclosure to consumer

    Publish the status of collection of used sealed batteries every year

    Official text, current to 1 Apr 2001. e-Gov (Japan's official law database) current revision; the date is when this revision took effect. No amendment since the original.

    Applies when
    • Your role: Manufacturer or Importer
    • Rechargeable

    Depends on: economic operator role, rechargeable

    Effective

    In force since 1 Apr 2001

    Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Apr 2001

    Ordinance enters into force on 2001-04-01 (附則); the provisions state no other date.

    Source
    “単独に又は共同して実施した使用済密閉形蓄電池の自主回収の実施の状況を毎年度公表するものとする。”
    Article 1(9) · fetched 2026-10-09Digital Agency / e-Gov Law Search (laws.e-gov.go.jp): 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 (平成十三年省令第一号)(opens in a new tab)
  • Disclosure

    第三条第三項

    Disclosure to consumer

    Publish the status of recycling of used sealed batteries every year

    Official text, current to 1 Apr 2001. e-Gov (Japan's official law database) current revision; the date is when this revision took effect. No amendment since the original.

    Applies when
    • Your role: Manufacturer or Importer
    • Rechargeable

    Depends on: economic operator role, rechargeable

    Effective

    In force since 1 Apr 2001

    Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Apr 2001

    Ordinance enters into force on 2001-04-01 (附則); the provisions state no other date.

    Source
    “単独に又は共同して実施した使用済密閉形蓄電池の再資源化の実施の状況を毎年度公表するものとする。”
    Article 3(3) · fetched 2026-10-09Digital Agency / e-Gov Law Search (laws.e-gov.go.jp): 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 (平成十三年省令第一号)(opens in a new tab)
  • Disclosure

    第五条第二項

    Disclosure to consumer

    Publish in advance the conditions for taking back used sealed batteries

    Official text, current to 1 Apr 2001. e-Gov (Japan's official law database) current revision; the date is when this revision took effect. No amendment since the original.

    Applies when
    • Your role: Manufacturer or Importer
    • Rechargeable

    Depends on: economic operator role, rechargeable

    Effective

    In force since 1 Apr 2001

    Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Apr 2001

    Ordinance enters into force on 2001-04-01 (附則); the provisions state no other date.

    Source
    “電池製造等事業者は、前項による引取りをするために必要な条件をあらかじめ公表するものとする。”
    Article 5(2) · fetched 2026-10-09Digital Agency / e-Gov Law Search (laws.e-gov.go.jp): 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 (平成十三年省令第一号)(opens in a new tab)

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