Japanese buyers’ qualification requirements for Recycled Stainless Steel Bottle
In the Japanese market, buyers have very strict qualification requirements for Recycled Stainless Steel Bottle to ensure the quality and environmental friendliness of the product. These requirements not only involve product safety and quality standards, but also include environmental protection and sustainable development considerations. This article will detail the specific qualification requirements of Japanese buyers for recycled stainless steel bottles.
I. Safety certification and regulatory compliance
1. PSE certification
PSE (Product Safety Certification) is a mandatory safety certification in Japan to prove that electrical and electronic products have passed the safety standard test of Japan’s Electrical and Material Safety Law (DENAN Law) or international IEC standards. Although PSE certification is mainly for electrical products, similar certification may also be required for consumer products involving safety and health, such as stainless steel bottles. Japan’s DENTORL Law (Electrical Devices and Materials Control Law) stipulates that 498 products must pass PSE safety certification to enter the Japanese market. Among them, 165 types of Class A products should obtain the diamond-shaped PSE mark, and 333 types of Class B products should obtain the circular PSE mark.
2. METI filing
The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) of Japan requires buyers to register with METI within one month after purchasing the goods, and must mark the buyer’s name or ID on the product for supervision and management in the future product sales process. The specific steps include:
Notification of business: Japanese importer declaration, including manufacturer information, product information and signing date.
Approval certificate: Importers must hold a PSE secondary certificate and apply for filing with METI to obtain an approval certificate.
Registration declaration: Japanese buyers must register with the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) within one month after purchasing the goods. They must be Japanese trading companies registered in Japan to apply for registration with METI.
2. Environmental protection and sustainable development requirements
1. Green procurement standards
Many large companies and government procurement agencies in Japan have established strict green procurement standards to ensure that the purchased products meet environmental protection requirements. For example, Nitto Group’s Green Procurement Standards require suppliers to:
Purchase green materials
Conduct compliance and grasp material content surveys
Promote initiatives by suppliers and manufacturers to reduce environmental loads
Establish a sound system to grasp and manage chemical substances contained in products
Promptly respond to requests for information on chemical substances from Nitto Group
2. Environmentally friendly materials and certifications
Japanese buyers generally give priority to environmentally friendly products and distribution methods that meet the specifications and standards of the country, industry or organization, or products and services that have obtained environmental certification. For example:
Green Procurement Guide: Issued by Green Procurement Network
Specific procurement items in the basic policy of the Green Procurement Act and their judgment criteria: Japan Ministry of the Environment
Eco-label: Eco-label implemented by the Japan Environment Association (Foundation)
3. Chemical substance management
Japanese buyers require suppliers to provide information on chemical substances contained in products to ensure that the products do not contain banned substances. Specific requirements include:
Provide written proof of the chemical substances contained in the product
Use chemSHERPA-CI/AI information transfer form to disclose 100% of the product ingredients
Submit the latest SDS (Safety Data Sheet) to record the name of the chemical substance, physical and chemical properties, hazards, handling precautions and other information
Submit steel inspection certificate
III. Quality Control and Testing
1. Quality Standards
Japanese buyers have strict requirements on product quality and usually require suppliers to provide the following documents and certificates:
Quality inspection report: Proof that the product meets Japanese quality standards
ISO certification: Such as ISO 9001 (quality management system) and ISO 14001 (environmental management system) certification
Third-party inspection report: Product quality inspection report issued by an independent third-party inspection agency
2. Product Testing
Products need to pass a series of tests to ensure their safety and durability. These tests include:
Corrosion resistance test: Ensure that the stainless steel bottle will not rust during long-term use
Thermal insulation performance test: Ensure that the product can maintain the temperature of the drink
Pressure resistance test: Ensure that the product will not break during normal use
IV. Packaging and transportation requirements
1. Packaging materials
Japanese buyers also have strict environmental requirements for packaging materials, usually requiring:
Use recyclable or biodegradable packaging materials
No banned substances in packaging materials
Provide environmental certification for packaging materials
2. Transportation process
During transportation, the product needs to meet the following requirements:
Ensure that the product is not damaged during transportation
Provide proof of temperature and humidity control during transportation
Ensure that the transportation vehicle meets environmental standards
V. Practical application cases
1. Citizen Electronics Co., Ltd.’s environmental procurement standards
Citizen Electronics Co., Ltd.’s environmental procurement standards list detailed requirements for suppliers, including:
Confirmation and written submission of environmentally friendly procurement products
Environmental activity survey form
Certificate of non-use of environmental management substances
chemSHERPA-CI/AI information transfer form
SDS and material certificates
2. METI of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan Filing process
The filing process of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) of Japan includes:
Notification of business: Japanese importer declaration, including manufacturer information, product information and signing date.
Approval certificate: Importers need to hold a PSE duplicate certificate and apply for filing with METI to obtain an approval certificate.
Registration declaration: Japanese buyers must register with the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) of Japan within one month after purchasing the goods. They must have a Japanese trading company registered in Japan to apply for registration with METI.
VI. Conclusion
Japanese buyers have very strict qualification requirements for Recycled Stainless Steel Bottle, covering safety certification, environmental protection and sustainable development, quality control, packaging and transportation. Suppliers need to ensure that their products meet the requirements of PSE certification and METI filing, provide detailed chemical substance information and environmental protection certificates, and ensure product quality and environmental protection of packaging materials. By meeting these requirements, suppliers can ensure that their products are competitive in the Japanese market while contributing to environmental protection.
Post time: Jan-15-2025