Japan: Fair Trade Commission designated Apple, iTunes and Google as essential software under Act on promoting competition in smartphone software
Description
Fair Trade Commission designated Apple, iTunes and Google as essential software under Act on promoting competition in smartphone software
On 26 March 2025, the Japan Fair Trade Commission designated Apple, iTunes, and Google as essential software under the Act on promoting competition in smartphone software. The designation applies to businesses providing mobile operating systems, app…
Scope
Policy Area
Competition
Policy Instrument
Unilateral conduct regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
software provider: app stores, search service provider, software provider: other software
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
competition authority