Ministries Concerned : Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry

Mark Setting recycling fees based on the home appliance recycling law (2002 7th Report of Market Access Ombudsman Council)

Mark Easing inspection record keeping requirements established in line with the revision of the Electrical Appliance and Material Safety Law (2002 7th Report of Market Access Ombudsman Council)

Mark Simplifying and rationalizing import quota application procedures for laver (2002 7th Report of Market Access Ombudsman Council)

Mark Partially abolishing import quotas on marine products and simplifying and rationalizing application procedures for import quota (2002 7th Report of Market Access Ombudsman Council)

Mark Introducing import declaration procedures by JETRAS (2002 7th Report of Market Access Ombudsman Council)


(Ministry of International Trade and Industry)

Mark Improving import procedures for laver (2000 6th Report of Market Access Ombudsman Council)

Mark Abolishing the advance import confirmation system for wakame seaweed (2000 6th Report of Market Access Ombudsman Council)

Mark Simplifying examination procedures for chemicals (2000 6th Report of Market Access Ombudsman Council)

Mark Acceptance of foreign standards regarding electrical products (2000 6th Report of Market Access Ombudsman Council)

Mark Acceptance of foreign standards regarding gas appliances (2000 6th Report of Market Access Ombudsman Council)

Mark Clarification of tariff review mechanisms (1998 5th Report of Market Access Ombudsman Council)

Mark Improve procedures for importing laver (1998 5th Report of Market Access Ombudsman Council)

Mark Abolish the advance import confirmation system for wakame seaweed (1998 5th Report of Market Access Ombudsman Council)

Mark Coordinate standards for electricity-generating equipment for emergency use on the international level (1998 5th Report of Market Access Ombudsman Council)

Mark Relax inspections related to LPG bulk container import (1998 5th Report of Market Access Ombudsman Council)

Mark Simplify procedures for importing high-pressure gas (1998 5th Report of Market Access Ombudsman Council)

Mark Relax standards for designating chief electrical engineers for shopping centers (1998 5th Report of Market Access Ombudsman Council)

Mark Simplify safety authorization for electrical appliances (amusement-related machinery for commercial use) (1998 5th Report of Market Access Ombudsman Council)

Mark Approve the import of chemical products approved by TSCA and the like (1998 5th Report of Market Access Ombudsman Council)

Mark Deregulate import of electrical appliances meeting U.S. standards (1998 5th Report of Market Access Ombudsman Council)

Mark Internationally standardizes the technical standards, etc., for electrical appliances (1998 5th Report of Market Access Ombudsman Council)

Mark Relax the standards on designation of personnel responsible for handling freezers for building use (1998 5th Report of Market Access Ombudsman Council)

Mark Expand the use of clothing labels that are in English (1998 5th Report of Market Access Ombudsman Council)

Mark Deregulate pressurized containers and the like (1998 5th Report of Market Access Ombudsman Council)

Mark Rationalize the system of consigned processing trade (1998 5th Report of Market Access Ombudsman Council)

Mark Simply the tariff quota application form (1998 5th Report of Market Access Ombudsman Council)

Mark Abolish the external payment on trade report and import report, etc., or ease the necessary report conditions (1998 5th Report of Market Access Ombudsman Council)

Mark Deregulation relating to internal combustion (1997 4th Report of the Market Access Ombudsman Council)

Mark Deregulation of sales restrictions for illegal measurement units (1997 4th Report of the Market Access Ombudsman Council)

Mark Deregulation on refrigeration facilities (1997 4th Report of the Market Access Ombudsman Council)

Mark Deregulation on attached freezing facilities (1997 4th Report of the Market Access Ombudsman Council)

Mark Relaxation of container re-testing period (1997 4th Report of the Market Access Ombudsman Council)

Mark Simplification of presentation of documents using electronic systems (1997 4th Report of the Market Access Ombudsman Council)

Mark Simplification of Prior Confirmation Procedure for Fabrics of Silk and Other Fiber (1996 3rd Report of the Market Access Ombudsman Council)

Mark International Harmonization of Approval for Hi h-Pressure Containers (1996 3rd Report of the Market Access Ombudsman Council)

Mark Acceptance of country of origin certificates by intermediary exporting countries relating to the import of silk fabrics (1995 2nd Report of the Market Access Ombudsman Council)

Mark Establishment of classification standards for X-ray film (1995 2nd Report of the Market Access Ombudsman Council)

Mark Changes to approval procedures for electric and electronic products (1995 2nd Report of the Market Access Ombudsman Council)

Mark Relaxing Standards for Care Labellings of Clothing (1994 Report of Market Access Ombudsman Council)

Mark Harmonization with U.S. Standards Concerning Refrigerant Recovery Equipment and Approval of Use of Alternative Refrigerants (1994 Report of Market Access Ombudsman Council)

Mark Harmonization of Standards for Motorized Wheelchairs with International Standards (1994 Report of Market Access Ombudsman Council)

Mark Simplifying Procedures for Return Export of Strategic Commodities (1994 Report of Market Access Ombudsman Council)

Mark Improvement of the JIS Yearbook and enhancement of harmonization between JIS and International Standards (1994 Report of Market Access Ombudsman Council)

Mark Introduction of date marking system conforming to international standards and changing commercial practices relating to the date marking (1993 Report of the OTO Advisory council)

Mark Easing regulations of High Pressure Gas Control Law (1993 Report of the OTO Advisory council)

Mark Expanding imports of automobile parts (1993 Report of the OTO Advisory council)

Mark Changing the two-process rule for textiles articles and apparel enjoying preferential tariffs (1993 Report of the OTO Advisory council)

Mark Improving method of inspection of gas dryers by the Japan Gas Equipment Inspection Association (1993 Report of the OTO Advisory council)

Mark Clarifying specifications for alkaline storage batteries under the "Common Specifications for Construction of Electrical Equipment" and achieving harmonization between JIS and IEC standards" (1993 Report of the OTO Advisory council)

Mark Combining the Trade Relation and Non-trade Payment Report and the "Report on payment for invisible foreign trade" (1993 Report of the OTO Advisory council)