Provisional Translation
| OTO No. | 203 | Classification | MITI-66 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of Acceptance | May 20, 1985 | Ministry/Agency Receiving Complaint | Economic Planning Agency |
| Responsible Ministries | Ministry of International Trade and Industry | Related Laws | Explosives Control Law |
| Complainant | Domestic firm | Exporting Countries | Germany |
| Subject | Reconsideration of the regulations concerning distribution of automobiles containing air bags using explosives. | ||
| Details of Measures | The air bag (a life-saving device built into automobiles) has been regulated in the same way as other explosives in regard to its sale, transfer, consumption, abandonment, etc. But since the Safety Evaluation Committee has confirmed its safety, we have decided to exclude it from the application of the Law. | ||
| Classification of Processing | A | Directions | III |
| Remarks | Improvement measures were taken on December 4, 1986. | ||