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Overseas certification

 

Why is authentication required?

All wireless transmitters and receivers must be certified under the Radio Law for use or sale in Japan.

If used without certification, sanctions such as legal punishment, product confiscation, and sales suspension will follow.

The Japanese government officially manages certified devices by registering them as “devices that meet technical standards.”

Point 01  

Compliance with Japanese Radio Law and
Ensuring communication network stability

Meets Japanese technical standards to prevent radio interference
Ensure stable communication quality

Point 02  

Proof of compliance with technical standards,
Acquiring the Kiteki (Technical Skills) Mark

Conformity to the technical standards specified by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) of Japan
Support for proof and acquisition of the Kiteki Mark

Point 03  

Protecting consumers and building trust in the marketplace

Increase product reliability with official certification,
Protecting both consumers and businesses in Japan

Point 04  

Entry into the Japanese market and legal distribution guaranteed

As a mandatory certification for entering the Japanese market, sales suspension, etc.
Prevent legal risks and ensure legal distribution

 
 
 
 

Related laws

Japanese technical standards conformity certification is based on the following laws and regulations.

01 Radio Act
02 Enforcement Decree of the Radio Waves Act
(Radio Equipment Regulations)
03 Technical Standards Conformity Certification System
(Article 38-6 of the Radio Law)

Certification field

Applies to all wireless transmitters and receivers.

01  

Specific wireless equipment

Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, LTE/5G, Zigbee, RFID, LoRa

02  

low-power wireless devices

NB-IoT, SRD, FeliCa 등

03  

Other special purpose devices

Industrial wireless devices, vehicle-mounted wireless equipment

04  

wireless module

RF module (but may require recertification at the end-product level)

Types of authentication

Type certification
Type Certification
Type Approval
(Hardship)

The most common authentication method. The RCB issues a certificate after testing and review.

Target product examples
smartphone
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
LTE
 
Form registration
Type Registration
Model registration
(Hard Registration)

Manufacturers must submit documents to the MIC for registration. For some special devices.

Target product examples
Specific industrial wireless equipment
Military radio equipment
 
Confirmation of compliance with technical standards
Self-Confirmation
Technical standard conformity confirmation
(Industry Consultation)

The manufacturer confirms compliance after self-testing, without any intervention from a certification agency.

Target product examples

low-power short-range wireless devices

RFID
Some SRDs
 

Authentication process

Step 1  

Application for certification

  • Check product specifications with your HCT representative
    (Consultation on type of certification, purpose, etc.)
  • Copy of business registration certificate
  • Product manual (with photos)
  • Send quotation
Step 2  

Test progress

  • Tests are conducted according to product use and specifications.
  • Issuance of test results
Step 3  

Authentication application

  • Application for certification from the approval agency
  • Prepare the documents required for certification application
Step 4  

Certificate issuance

  • Certificate issuance
  • Payment of fees
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