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PSE Mark Scheme

PRODUCT

PSE Mark scheme regulates 454 electrical / electronic appliances and components.  PSE Products consist of two groups;

1. Specified Products (SP) - 115 items

Diamond PSE  SPs Logo

2. Non-Specified Products (NSP) - 339 items

Circle PSE     

SP and NSP are subdivided into the following 20 product categories:

  1. Rubber Insulated Wire and Cables
  2. Plastic Insulated Wire and Cables
  3. Metal Conduits
  4. Metal Conduits Fittings
  5. Plastic Conduits
  6. Plastic Conduit Fittings
  7. Link Fuses
  8. Enclosed Fuses
  9. Thermal Fuses
  10. Wiring Devices
  11. Current Limiters
  12. Transformers and Ballasts
  13. Small AC Motors
  14. Heating Appliances
  15. Electric Motor-Operated Appliances
  16. Appliances Using Light Source
  17. Electronic Appliances
  18. Other Electric Apparatuses
  19. Transportable Engine Generators
  20. Lithium-ion Batteries 

Product name may not be the same as those commonly used in the field or UL Standard.  It is recommended to consult with PSE staff to determine the applicable product name used in the lists.

NOTIFYING SUPPLIER

In order to market SP or NSP in Japan, manufacturers/exporters must establish parties who reside in Japan and hold the responsibility imposed by the law.  This party is referred as Notifying Supplier because they need to notify METI about starting PSE business.  Notifying Suppliers can be manufacturers, importers, corporate, and/or individuals.

CONFORMITY ASSESSMENT BODY (CAB)

Conformity Assessment Bodies are testing laboratories registered by METI under DENAN.  CABs are the only parties who can issue a certificate for SP.

CERTIFICATE

Notifying Suppliers must obtain a certificate to market SP in Japan.  CAB issues a certificate after completion of the factory inspection and the product evaluation. Factory inspection is needed per factory/product category. Follow-up inspection will be required in every 3, 5, or 7 years depending on the certificate validity per PSE.  Product evaluation covers both safety and EMC.  One certificate can cover a group of modes, which fall under the same parameters (Type Classification) set by METI.  Validity of the certificate can be 3, 5, or 7 years depending on the product.  Re-evaluation of the product will be needed at the time of renewal.  Certificate is optional for NSP.  However, certificates issued by a third party are commonly used in Japan as proof of compliance with standards.  NSP evaluation does not involve factory inspection. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

 I. For SP and NSP:

A. Notifying Suppliers are responsible for:

1.  submission of Business Commencement Report1) to METI,

2. confirming the products comply with  standards2),

3. affixing PSE Mark3) on the products, and

4. submission of product inspection records to METI upon request, etc. 

1)     Business Commencement Report covers information of Notifying Supplier, manufacture and products. The report must be prepared in Japanese in accordance with format set by METI.

2)     Standards are either the METI DENAN Ordinance Article 1 (conventional Japanese technical requirements Appendix 1 ~ 9) or Article 2 (IEC Standards with Japanese national differences), and CISPR based Electromagnetic Interference (EMI).

3)     PSE Mark must include PSE logo, Notifying Supplier name (or registered abbreviated name or trademark), and electrical ratings. In addition,  label for SP needs to carry CAB ID.

SPs Logo

SP Logo

NSP Logo

B. Manufacturers are responsible for:

1. conducting product inspection (100% dielectric strength, continuity, appearance, etc.), and

2. maintaining product inspection records for three years, etc.

II. For SP only (in addition to I. above):

1. Notifying Suppliers must obtain a certificate issued by CAB.

2. Manufacturers must maintain test equipments outlined in DENAN.

PENALTIES

DENAN is mandatory national law. METI penalizes Notifying Suppliers for violation. Penalties include:

- One year maximum imprisonment and/or 100 Million Yen maximum fine when Reporting Suppliers do not follow METI's order to cease the use of PSE Mark, or recall products.

- One year maximum imprisonment and/or 1 Million Yen maximum fine when METI finds illegal use of PSE Mark, or products without PSE Mark.

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