Report : Report of Market Access Ombudsman Council 1994

1. Animals and Plants, Foods
2. Drugs, Medical Devices, Cosmetics
3. Manufacturing
4. Transportation and Traffic
5. Construction
6. Import Procedures
7. Other


1. Animals and Plants, Foods

Mark International Harmonization of Standard (JAS) for Grape Juice Concentrate

Mark Improvement of the Plant Quarantine System

Mark Simplifying Inspection Procedures for Dairy Products and Accepting Foreign Inspection Data

Mark Japan-New Zealand Harmonization of Testing Methods for Prepared Edible Fat (PEF)

Mark Improvement of Imported Food Inspection Procedures to Adopt the Australian Inspection System, and to Expand Inspection Service for Fresh Foods Especially at Local Airports


2. Drugs, Medical Devices, Cosmetics

Mark Relaxing Restrictions on Imports of Cosmetics and Perfumes


3. Manufacturing

Mark Type Approval of Reverse Osmosis Drinking Water Treatment Systems by the Japan Water Works Association

Mark Relaxing Standards for Care Labellings of Clothing

Mark Improvement of JAS Standards for Radiata Pine

Mark Abolition of Possession License Based on the Guns and Swords Law for Automated Nailers which use gas explosive power

Mark Harmonization with U.S. Standards Concerning Refrigerant Recovery Equipment and Approval of Use of Alternative Refrigerants

Mark Harmonization of Standards for Motorized Wheelchairs with International Standards


4. Transportation and Traffic

Mark Internationalization of regulations for Automobiles and Auto Parts and Acceptance of Foreign Test Data

Mark Relaxing Domestic Regulations on Batteries for Electric Vehicles

Mark Relaxation of Regulations Concerning Motorcycles

Mark Early Establishment of Domestic Standards Based on International Standards for Aluminum Car Ferries


5. Construction

Mark International Harmonization of Fireproof Property Test for Steel Structures

Mark International Harmonization of Certification System for Wallpapers (Interior Materials)

Mark Relaxing Testing and Certification Requirements for Buildings with Unique Two-story Structure


6. Import Procedures

Mark Simplifying Procedures for Return Export of Strategic Commodities


7. Other

Mark Improvement of the JIS Yearbook and enhancement of harmonization between JIS and International Standards