Japan: Bill to partially amend the Consumer Product Safety Act including quality of service requirements 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 quality of service requirements for manufacturers and importers of specified products for children. The Bill specifies that, in case of potential hazards to domestic consumers, steps may be taken to request the business providing the transaction to remove the product from a listing if there is no anticipation that the seller will undertake necessary actions, such as a recall. Furthermore, the Bill includes requirements for manufacturers and importers of specified products for children. These products, intended primarily for children's daily lives, must comply with the standards established by the government and require warnings such as suitability, target age group, and precautions for use. The products that do not fulfil these obligations cannot be sold.