In 2025, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) of Japan announced a revision to the Consumer Product Safety Act (CPSA), introducing an important update to address the increasing online sales of products to Japanese consumers, particularly those from overseas businesses. These amendments aim to ensure product safety, especially for children's products, and clarify the responsibilities of both domestic and overseas operators selling products online.
In this session, our expert, along with representatives from METI, will provide an overview of these updates, focusing on key changes that aim to enhance consumer protection, particularly for children and in online marketplaces, as well as new responsibilities for both domestic & overseas operators and their heightened compliance obligations.
* This webinar is aimed at quality and regulatory compliance professionals (Buyers, Manufacturers, Merchants & Quality Assurance Executives) who wish to enter the Japanese market.
Agenda:
- Welcome Speech & Introduction (by METI)
- Amendment to the Consumer Product Safety Act
- Updates to Toys for Infants and Young Children
- Requirements specific to Overseas Businesses
- Enforcement & Penalties
- Resources & Support
- Q&A
Details:
- Date: Thursday, August 21st, 2025
- Time: 3:00 to 4:00 pm (GMT +8:00)
- Language: English
- Fee: Free of charge
* Please register with your business email address as this is a pre-approved event.
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