Japan: Local operations requirement in Bill to amend Consumer Product Safety Act
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Bill to partially amend the Consumer Product Safety Act including local operation requirement entered into force
On 25 December 2025, the Bill to partially amend the Consumer Product Safety Act fully entered into force, in accordance with the implementing Cabinet Order. The Bill includes local operation requirements for foreign businesses selling products to d…
SourceCabinet specified enforcement date of Bill to partially amend the Consumer Product Safety Act including local operation requirement
On 13 December 2024, the Cabinet issued a Cabinet Order specifying the enforcement date of the Bill to partially amend the Consumer Product Safety Act as 25 December 2025. The Bill includes local operation requirements for foreign businesses selling…
SourceAdopted Bill to partially amend the Consumer Product Safety Act including local operation requirement
On 19 June 2024, the House of Councillors of Japan adopted the Bill to partially amend the Consumer Product Safety Act. The Bill includes local operation requirements for foreign businesses selling products to domestic consumers through online platf…
SourceIntroduced Bill to partially amend the Consumer Product Safety Act including local operation requirement
On 1 March 2024, the Cabinet of Japan announced the introduction of the draft Bill to partially amend the Consumer Product Safety Act. The Bill will be submitted to the National Diet for adoption in the 213 ordinary session. The Bill includes local…
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