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Ministerial Order on Technical Requirements for Specified Products Concerning the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry
Japan issued an addendum on 17 July 2026 to the earlier TBT notification G/TBT/N/JPN/901. Addenda often report that a measure was adopted, changed, postponed or withdrawn. The measure was first notified on 17 February 2026. The comment period closed on 18 April 2026.
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Bed guards for children (barriers or other devices designed to be attached to beds primarily in households to prevent infants up to 60 months after birth from falling), and strollers (small wheeled vehicles designed to be pushed while walking, primarily by families, to transport infants up to 36 mon
Latest notice (G/TBT/N/JPN/901/Add.1, 17 July 2026)
The latest notice says the measure has entered into force.
Ministerial Order on Technical Requirements for Specified Products Concerning the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry
・ In conjunction with the amendment to Cabinet Order, the Ministerial Order on Technical Requirements was also amended to establish the applicable technical standards, labelling methods, classifications for product notification, and cautionary statements for the safe use of child bed guards and strollers, and other necessary revisions were made. ・ Regarding riding helmets, which had already been designated as Specified Products, necessary amendments were made to the technical standards and classification categories in light of the revisions to the Regulations for Enforcement of the Road Transport Vehicle Act that came into force in November 2024, and the revision of the Japanese Industrial Standard (JIS) T 8133 in March 2026.
In March 2026, the Order for Enforcement of the Consumer Product Safety Act('Cabinet Order') will be amended to newly designate bed guards for children and strollers as Specified Products and Specified Products for Children. Following this designation, Japan proposes to revise the Ministerial Order on Technical Requirements for Specified Products Concerning the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry to establish the relevant technical requirements, labelling methods, classifications for product notification, and required cautionary statements for these products. In addition, based on the latest revisions of JIS T 8133 for riding helmets, it will update the name of the JIS and adjust provisions related to vehicle classifications for motorized bicycles in accordance with Regulations for Enforcement of the Road Transport Vehicle Act 2024.
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AddendumG/TBT/N/JPN/901/Add.1
Ministerial Order on Technical Requirements for Specified Products Concerning the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry
・ In conjunction with the amendment to Cabinet Order, the Ministerial Order on Technical Requirements was also amended to establish the applicable technical standards, labelling methods, classifications for product notification, and cautionary statements for the safe use of child bed guards and strollers, and other necessary revisions were made. ・ Regarding riding helmets, which had already been designated as Specified Products, necessary amendments were made to the technical standards and classification categories in light of the revisions to the Regulations for Enforcement of the Road Transport Vehicle Act that came into force in November 2024, and the revision of the Japanese Industrial Standard (JIS) T 8133 in March 2026.
Regular notificationG/TBT/N/JPN/901
Comment deadline: Closed on 18 April 2026
Ministerial Order on Technical Requirements for Specified Products Concerning the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry
In March 2026, the Order for Enforcement of the Consumer Product Safety Act('Cabinet Order') will be amended to newly designate bed guards for children and strollers as Specified Products and Specified Products for Children. Following this designation, Japan proposes to revise the Ministerial Order on Technical Requirements for Specified Products Concerning the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry to establish the relevant technical requirements, labelling methods, classifications for product notification, and required cautionary statements for these products. In addition, based on the latest revisions of JIS T 8133 for riding helmets, it will update the name of the JIS and adjust provisions related to vehicle classifications for motorized bicycles in accordance with Regulations for Enforcement of the Road Transport Vehicle Act 2024.
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