Japan PSE Mark: Common Questions From Importers and Resellers

Here are answers to the questions we hear most often from small importers and resellers shipping electrical goods to Japan.

What is the Japan PSE Mark?

The Japan PSE Mark is a safety mark required under Japan's Electrical Appliance and Material Safety Law for electrical products sold in the country. It comes in two shapes: a diamond for Class A products and a circle for Class B products, depending on the risk level of the item. The mark must appear on the product itself, not just on packaging or documentation.

Does my product need Class A or Class B certification?

This depends on how the product is classified under the law, since higher-risk electrical items generally fall under the diamond-shaped Class A mark and lower-risk items under the circular Class B mark. Check the [Japan PSE Mark](/regulations/japan-pse) page for how classification affects your documentation requirements before you commit to a shipment.

What documents do I need to show compliance?

You'll need a PSE Certificate matching the correct mark shape for your product class, a third-party test report from a JIS-accredited lab, the PSE mark applied to the product, and proof of importer or manufacturer registration with METI. Missing any one of these means the product is not ready to ship.

Who registers with METI — me or my supplier?

Either the importer or the manufacturer can hold the METI registration, but someone in the supply chain must have it before the product enters Japan. If you're the one bringing goods into the country, confirm in writing who holds this registration and keep a copy on file.

Can I use a test report from any lab?

No. The test report needs to come from a JIS-accredited lab. A report from an unaccredited facility will not satisfy the requirement, even if the testing itself is thorough.

Does the PSE mark need to be on the product or just the invoice?

The PSE mark must be on the product itself. Paperwork alone does not meet the requirement, so check physical samples before a full production run.

Where can I check if my specific product is covered?

Start with the [Japan PSE Mark](/regulations/japan-pse) page for the document list and mark types, and loop in your supplier early since they will usually hold the test report and certificate. Complyra's [supplier compliance](/supplier-compliance) tools can help you track which documents you have and which are still missing.

If you want help keeping these documents organized before your next shipment to Japan, Complyra is worth a look.