PSE Certification METI Filing Explanation

Japan is one of the largest export markets for Chinese goods. Whether selling on Amazon Japan, other e-commerce platforms, or locally in Japan, it is necessary to comply with Japanese market access permissions. PSE certification is a mandatory safety certification in Japan, and all products undergoing PSE certification must also be filed with METI (Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry).

However, recently many customers have reported that despite having obtained PSE certification and METI filing, and having labeled their products with the PSE logo, their products were still removed from Amazon Japan. The reason given was non-compliance with Japanese regulations. Most of these products are low-voltage products or products with adapters. These products are not actually within the scope of Japan's PSE certification, and therefore, should not have been PSE certified or labeled with the PSE logo. Consequently, Amazon considers them non-compliant and removes them. A structural analysis must be provided to Amazon to explain that these products are not subject to PSE certification.

Common PSE Certification Questions:

Do lithium batteries and power banks need PSE certification for export to Japan?

Answer: Since November 20, 2008, lithium-ion batteries (with an energy density exceeding 400Wh/L) have been under NSPs control. Since February 1, 2019, portable lithium batteries and battery packs with a density exceeding 400Wh/L (Portable lithium ion storage batteries - mobile batteries) must bear the circular PSE mark and meet the standards of either Appendix 9 or Appendix 12 of J62133 (H28) (JISC8712 (2015) or IEC62133 (2012)).

Portable batteries such as power banks, Bluetooth headsets, Bluetooth speakers, and e-cigarettes fall under the Electrical Appliance and Material Safety Law and must obtain the circular PSE certification.

Note: Products with an energy density below 400Wh/L are not controlled.

From February 1, 2019, power banks without the PSE mark are prohibited from being sold.

I have a commercial display for export to Japan. Should I obtain circular PSE or diamond PSE certification? The PSE control list does not include displays, only televisions. How many samples need to be provided, and what are the costs?

Answer: Commercial displays exported to Japan require circular PSE certification. Generally, two samples are provided (if there are multiple models, provide all of them).

I have a sealing machine similar to the one in the picture. Should I apply for circular PSE or diamond PSE certification?

Answer: Sealing machines fall under the 341 types of B-class products and are not within the scope of diamond PSE control. Therefore, circular PSE certification should be applied for.

Reasons for Amazon Japan's Review Rejection:

Amazon Japan's necessary safety review information includes:

1. Store name;

2. Seller identifier/Vendor ID;

3. Email address;

4. Phone number;

5. ASIN list you are applying to sell, and the corresponding manufacturer name for each ASIN.

Necessary Certification Documents for Safety Review:

1. A copy of the business notification form for manufacturing or importing electrical equipment and materials. The copy must include the METI receipt stamp and the type classification table; or related information about the manufacturing or importing electrical equipment and materials registered in METI's "Security Net" (including the type classification table).

2. Label photos (the PSE mark, notifying supplier's name, registered conformity assessment body's name, and rated voltage must be clearly displayed on the product).

3. If the name on the label differs from the name in the business notification, provide proof approved by METI.

4. Self-inspection records (all final products must be tested).

5. Battery specification sheet (evidence of volume energy density confirmation).

6. Volume energy density calculation results.

Why do I have all these documents, but my review is still not approved?

Many customers are new to Amazon Japan, so even though they know which documents to submit, the content of the documents is not standardized. For example:

1. The product nameplate information is not standardized.

2. The self-inspection form content is incomplete.

3. The product has a battery, requiring a volume energy density report.

4. The product has an AC adapter, requiring an adapter PSE certificate and METI filing.

5. The service provider chosen by the customer is not professional, resulting in classification errors and review rejections.

6. If the customer's product has both a circular PSE mark and a diamond PSE mark, both products need to undergo PSE certification and METI filing.