Scope: |
This ESSENTIAL describes market access requirements for radio/telecommunication devices based on the
- Radio Act
- Telecommunication Business Act
- MIC and JQA Guidances
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Legislation in force: |
Radio Act - Content:
Chapter I General Provisions
Chapter II Licenses for Radio Stations
Chapter III Radio Equipment
Chapter III-2 Technical Regulations Conformity Certification of Specified Radio Equipment
- Section 1 Technical Regulations Conformity Certification and Construction Design Certification of Specified Radio Equipment
- Section 2 Self-Confirmation of Technical Regulations Conformity of Special Specified Radio Equipment
- Section 3 Registered Repairers
Chapter IV Radio Operators
Chapter V Operation
Chapter VI Supervision
Chapter VII Requests for Review and Litigation
Chapter VII-2 Radio Regulatory Council
Chapter VIII Miscellaneous Provisions
Chapter IX Penal Provisions
Supplementary Provisions
Article 1 The purpose of this Act is to promote the public welfare by ensuring the fair and efficient utilization of radio waves.
"Radio Waves" means electronic or magnetic waves of frequencies not exceeding 3,000,000 MHz (3 THz).
Telecommunications Business Act - Content:
Chapter I General Provisions
Chapter II Telecommunications Business
Chapter III Use of Land
Chapter IV Telecommunications Dispute Settlement Commission
Chapter V Miscellaneous Provisions
Chapter VI Penal Provisions
Definitions:
"Telecommunication" means transmitting, relaying or receiving codes, sounds or images by cable, radio or other electronic or magnetic forms;
"Telecommunications Equipment" refers to machines, instruments, lines and other electrical equipment used for telecommunications.
Ordinance on Technical Standards Conformity Certification of Specified Radio Equipment
Content:
Chapter I General Provisions
Chapter II Registered Certification Body
- Section 1 Technical Standards Conformity Certification
- Section 2 Certification by Type of Specified Radio Equipment
Chapter III Approved Certification Body
Chapter IV Self-Confirmation of Technical Standards Conformity of Specified Radio Equipment
Chapter V Miscellaneous Provisions
Article 1 The purpose of this Ordinance is to provide for matters as delegated by the (Radio) Act and other necessary matters concerning enforcement of the provisions of the (Radio) Act, regarding Technical Standards Conformity Certification, etc. of the Specified Radio Equipment, except as otherwise provided.
Article 2 provides definitions about the "Specified Radio Equipment (SRE)"
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Comment on the comparability to EU legislation: |
The Japanese Radio Act and Telecommunications Business Act are not comparable to the EU RED legislation.... |