Amazon Japan PSE Certification + METI Registration

Recently, we've been receiving frequent customer inquiries regarding products on Amazon Japan that have obtained pse certification and meti registration, and have displayed the PSE logo, but were still taken down by Amazon. Amazon's email response typically only mentions, "Product does not comply with PSE regulations." This usually happens when the product is not within the mandatory scope of PSE certification, but was mistakenly certified with PSE and had the logo applied, leading Amazon to believe it does not meet the requirements and remove it from the platform.

Misconception Analysis:

Many people misunderstand Japan's PSE certification and METI registration. In reality, many products are not within the scope of PSE certification. Normally, these products don't require PSE certification, METI registration, or even the PSE logo when exported to Japan.

In such cases, simply providing Amazon with a structural analysis explanation can resolve the issue.

How to Apply for a Structural Analysis Explanation:

01 Prepare the Materials:

- Store Information: Store name, registered company name, company registration address, registered email, etc.

- Product Information:

1. Two samples

2. Product manual

3. QI certificate (for wireless products only)

4. IEC62417 certificate (for lighting products only)

5. IEC62133 certificate (for battery-powered products only)

02 Application Process:

1. Prepare the materials and complete the application form.

2. Submit the application to the laboratory.

3. The laboratory processes the request and issues a report.

03 Application Timeline: 2-3 weeks.

About Amazon Japan's Review Process:

Some unprofessional third-party laboratories may mistakenly certify products that are not within the PSE scope and register them with METI. While customs clearance may not be an issue, Amazon Japan conducts a strict review process. If it finds that a product improperly displays the PSE logo, it will be removed for not meeting PSE requirements.

How to Confirm if a Product is within the PSE Scope:

Japan's Electrical Appliance and Material Safety Law lists the product types eligible for the round and diamond PSE logos. In simple terms, only electrical appliances and materials that are connected to an AC power source for use may fall under the scope of PSE certification.

Products Not Requiring PSE Certification:

- Products powered by detachable adapters or built-in batteries, such as portable aroma diffusers, Bluetooth speakers, Bluetooth headphones, etc.

- Electrical products powered by amplifiers, such as speakers, electric guitars, etc.

- Some telecom devices, such as personal computers, telephones, etc.

METI Registration Process:

Materials Required for METI Registration:

1. PSE test report

2. Product manual

3. Product specifications (e.g., BOM table, product photos)

4. Applicable METI registration form

Important Notes for METI Registration:

1. The PSE certificate must be obtained first before applying for METI registration.

2. A single PSE certificate can correspond to multiple METI registrations for different models.

3. For products with lithium batteries, both the battery and the adapter need to be separately PSE certified and METI registered.

Steps for METI Registration Application:

1. Submit the PSE report and related documents to Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry (METI).

2. Complete the registration process.

3. Design and confirm the product nameplate.

METI Registration Timeline:

- PSE Certificate: 7-10 working days

- METI Registration: 5-7 working days

How to Choose a METI Registration Agency:

1. If you have a company in Japan: If you have a registered trading company in Japan, the company’s personnel can directly submit the materials for the application.

2. If you do not have a company in Japan: You can choose a domestic agent who will use their own Japanese company as your importer.

Frequently Asked Questions:

1. Can multiple products share a single METI registration?

- A single PSE certificate corresponds to a single METI registration.

2. Can PSE certification and METI registration be processed simultaneously?

- PSE certification must be obtained first before applying for METI registration.

3. How to verify the authenticity of METI registration?

- You can verify through Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry (METI) or check through Amazon's internal channels.