Overview

The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) has opened a new consultation focused on reforms to terminal equipment regulations and technical standards in the telecommunications sector. This initiative aims to review existing regulations to adapt to the advancement of digitalization, improve the incident reporting system, and enhance the technical conditions of telecommunications equipment. Details of the proposed amendments and instructions on how to submit comments are available in the attached documents and on the Japan e-Gov website.

Public comments can be submitted from May 21, 2024, to June 19, 2024.

Proposed Changes

The following links to PDF documents detail the proposed changes:

• Draft Ministerial Order: Proposes partial modifications to the regulations on terminal equipment and the technical standards for certification of conformity for terminal equipment.
• Draft Notification: Includes changes in the test methods for certification according to the technical standards of terminal equipment, as well as updates to the electrical conditions of fixed telephone terminals and leased line equipment.
• Abolition Announcements: Proposes to abolish announcements that define comprehensive digital communication terminals that do not require basic functions.
• Related Resources: Press releases are available in PDF format, and additional materials can be obtained through the Telecommunications Technology Systems Division of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications.

These documents are related to the review of various regulations and technical standards in the field of telecommunications, with the aim of updating and improving existing regulations.

Regulatory Impact

• Top Priority: Yes
• Type of Certificate: Yes
• Spectrum Bands: No
• Import Changes HS Codes: No
• Standard Changes: Yes
• Product Changes: Yes
• Label Changes: No

Further Information

Link to Source - https://public-comment.e-gov.go.jp/servlet/Public?CLASSNAME=PCMMSTDETAIL&id=145210295&Mode=0