What is Japan PSE Certification?

The Product Safety Electrical Appliance and Material (PSE) certification is a mandatory certification scheme in Japan. PSE, known as "suitability check" in Japan, is a mandatory market access system for electrical appliances in Japan. PSE certification includes two parts: EMC and product safety, which constitutes an important provision in Japan's Electrical Appliance and Material Safety Law.

Importance of Japan PSE Certification for Battery Manufacturers

• Ensure battery safety & compliance
• Facilitate Japanese market entry
• Reduce testing costs
• Accelerate product launch

Key Standards for Japan PSE Certification

• JIS C 62133-2 2020:Safety requirements for portable sealed secondary cells, and for batteries made from them, for use in portable applications-part2：Lithium systems
• JIS C 8712 2015:Safety requirements for portable sealed secondary cells, and for batteries made from them, for use in portable applications

Japan PSE Certification Process for Batteries

Provide a detailed step-by-step guide to the certification process：

• Pre-Assessment – Identify applicable standards
• Testing & Evaluation – Conduct compliance tests in an accredited lab
• National Approvals – Apply for country-specific certifications

Why Choose MCM

• MCM has full set of testing equipment as per PSE standard and can provide customers with JET, TUV RH, MCM and other customized test reports.
• MCM's team of technical professionals focuses on PSE standards and regulatory requirements, to povide updates to customers in a timely and accurate manner.
• MCM works closely with local institutions in Japan, MCM can provide test reports in Japanese and English according to customer requirements. So far, MCM has completed more than 5,000 PSE projects for customers.

FAQ

• Q: What products need to apply for PSE certification?

A: If included in the 450 electrical products stipulated in the Japanese Electrical Products Safety Law, you need to apply for PSE certification to export to Japan.

• Q: How many years is the PSE certificate valid?

A: If it is a diamond-shaped Mark, the validity period is 3-7 years depending on the product; If it is a circular Mark, there is no expiration date.

• Q: Is PSE mandatory certification?

A: Yes.

• Q: PSE certification standard for the label requirements?

A: It must include name, polarity, rated capacity and nominal voltage, date of manufacture (or code), manufacturer or trademark, unit name naming, circular label Japan Ministry of Economy requirements, Japan distributor METI requirements, Made in China METI requirements.

• Q: What is the difference between round Mark and diamond Mark?

A: If the product belongs to the "specific electrical supplies", you need to apply for a diamond Mark, if the product belongs to the scope of 450 controlled products stipulated in the electrical safety Law, but does not belong to the "specific electrical supplies", you apply for a circular Mark.

• Q: Mobile power import to Japan need to do PSE certification?

A: Mobile power (charging bank) imported to Japan should be regarded as lithium-ion batteries rather than equipment for certification, that is, circular PSE certification is required.