Japan: Cabinet 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 products to domestic consumers through online platforms. The foreign businesses will be subject to notification under the Consumer Affairs Act and will be required to appoint a responsible person in Japan. Further, the Bill also includes measures requiring online platform providers to remove products that pose a risk to domestic consumers.