Radio and telecommunications products must undergo mandatory checkup at the Telecom Engineering Center (TELEC) to enter the Japanese market. The Japanese Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) is the main responsible authority for issuing the certificates as stipulated by the following two laws: • Japan Radio Law • Japan Telecommunications Business Law
Therefore, all high-tech products intended to be offered to Japanese consumers must obtain one of the types of document depending on the products offered:• SRE Type Certification • SRE Batch Certification • Declaration of Conformity (DoC)
Radio and telecommunications products are inspected by the Registered Certification Body (RCB). These agencies are controlled and act on behalf of the MIC. They evaluate supplier or manufacturer applications and issue a TELEC mark upon successful examination.
WHICH PRODUCTS NEED MIC CERTIFICATION?
The Japanese MIC certification covers all products that have built-in radio technologies and use the radio spectrum in their operation: • Specified Radio Equipment (SRE): Devices based on technologies such as Bluetooth, WiFi, ZigBee, UWB, LTE, RFID, and GSM. These can include telephones, wireless mics, fax machines, radio systems, routers, etc. • Special Specified Radio Equipment (SSRE): This category primarily includes telephone terminals, land mobile stations, digital cordless telephones, etc.
High-Frequency Devices (HFD): Microwave ovens and other high-frequency kitchen appliances, ultrasonic devices, welding machines, and other products with a frequency of over 10 kHz. Products that fall into these categories must pass a mandatory check by MIC Japan and receive the Giteki mark upon successful completion. Also, RCB may register Extremely Low-Power Devices (ELP) on a voluntary basis.
WHAT HAD BEEN INCLUDED IN GITEKI CERTIFICATION?
Moreover there are two types included in this type of certification namely: 1. Construction Design Type Certification 2. Technical Standards Conformity Certification
JAPANESE RADIO LAW
Market approval in Japan involves the examination and certification of all equipment that uses radio frequencies for its operation. This is done to protect Japanese consumers and ensure the optimal use of the available radio spectrum. It includes a list of devices and equipment subject to attestation, requirements for these products, describes the approval and licensing procedure, and indicates sanctions for violation of compliance requirements.
The law covers three categories of products that can emit radio waves: • Specified Radio Equipment • High-Frequency Devices • Extremely Low-Power Devices Although the latter category does not require mandatory inspection, manufacturers of products using low frequencies must take into account interference restrictions issued by MIC and not violate them.
CERTIFICATION PROCESSES THAT RADIO LAW OFFERS
Depending on the type of radio devices and equipment that purport to obtain a MIC certificate, you will need to pass one of the following types of attestation: • Certificate of Construction Design or Type. When supplying large batches of radio products to the Japanese market, manufacturers submit samples to verify compliance with technical standards. The list of conditions for admission and investigation is specified in Article 38 of the Radio Law (24 paragraph). • Technical Regulations Conformity Certification. If the supplier imports small consignments of up to 100 pieces, the verification procedure is applied for each unit from the imported shipment. Analysis of these goods is conducted in accordance with Article 38-6 of the Radio Law. • Declaration of Conformity (DoC). In some cases specified in the Radio Law, a self-declaration is sufficient. It is studied and evaluated by the RBC authorities to award the MIC certification number. In particular, this provision applies to suppliers of measuring equipment.
JAPANESE TELECOMMUNICATION BUSINESS LAW
The second law that governs Japanese MIC certification is the Telecommunications Business Law. It aims to optimize public electronic communications and contribute to the protection and security of state networks. To achieve these aims, it regulates the following aspects of the operation of radio-electronic equipment: • Conditions for entering the telecommunications market; • Rules of connection between different devices; • Types of products (wired or wireless) that can be qualified to operate in the state communications network through a direct or indirect connection.
Article 52 (2) of the Law specifies the requirements for devices that are intended for connection to the public network. The MIC certification process checks whether the radio-electronic products imported into Japan meet these requirements. Therefore, cell and landline phones, WLAN routers, and fax machines are tested to meet these specifications.
THE ROLE OF THE RCB IN OBTAINING MIC CERTIFICATE
Registered Certification Bodies (RCB) were created to facilitate the attestation process both within Japan and abroad. They are appointed by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications and have the authority to provide a full cycle of certification of radio electronic products: from the consideration of applications for MIC approval and examination of delivered goods to the issuance of numbered certificates.
HOW 360COMPLIANCE CAN HELP YOU WITH MIC CERTIFICATION
If you need a MIC mark to enter the Japanese market, 360Compliance will ensure that all testing and evaluation procedures go smoothly. We cooperate with manufacturers, retailers, distributors, and other suppliers who wish to obtain the legal right to offer their products to Japanese consumers. Having all permits for MIC Japan certification, we guarantee the compliance with all requirements of Radio Law and Telecommunication Business Law. In our laboratories, we provide regulatory testing and certification in over 196 countries worldwide. Also, you can order regulatory consulting and many other services related to the admission of radio electronic goods to the markets of different countries. Call us to clarify all the details and start the certification process!
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