Japan: METI investigation into transparency and fairness of e-commerce platforms under Transparency Act
Progress
Current status
processing consultation
20 Jan 2025 processing consultation
13 Dec 2024 in consultation
Scope
Implementers
Japan
Policy Area
Consumer protection
Policy Instrument
Fair marketing and advertising practice requirement
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: e-commerce
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Closed consultation on METI draft evaluation of the transparency and fairness of e-commerce platforms
On 20 January 2025, the Ministry of Environment, Trade and Industry (METI) closes its consultation on a draft report evaluating the transparency and fairness of e-commerce platforms. This evaluation, conducted under the 2020 Act on Improving Transpa…
SourceEvent type
investigation
Action type
consultation closed
Government branch
executive
Government body
central government
Opened consultation on METI draft evaluation of the transparency and fairness of e-commerce platforms
On 13 December 2024, the Ministry of Environment, Trade and Industry (METI) opened a consultation, set to close on 20 January 2025, on a draft report evaluating the transparency and fairness of e-commerce platforms. This evaluation, conducted under …
SourceEvent type
investigation
Action type
consultation opened
Government branch
executive
Government body
central government