MIC Certification for Japan Radio Law
Navigate Japan's complex Radio Law with confidence through expert MIC Certification. Element's end-to-end partnership delivers comprehensive testing, regulatory guidance, and hands-on technical support, streamlining your path from development to market approval. As one of few Registered Certification Bodies outside Japan, Element accelerate market access while ensuring full compliance and consumer trust.
What is MIC Certification for Japan Radio Law at Element?
MIC Certification, issued by Japan's Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, is mandatory for radio and telecommunication products entering the Japanese market. Known as the "GITEKI" or TELEC mark, this certification verifies compliance with Japanese Radio Law regulations. At Element, we provide comprehensive certification services as one of the few Registered Certification Bodies outside Japan authorized to certify radio equipment for this specialized market.
What Can Element Offer You For MIC Certification for Japan Radio Law?
Key tests offered
Key tests offered
Element's MIC certification testing program delivers comprehensive evaluation of radio equipment functionality, performance, and compliance with Japanese regulations. We provide formal radio compliance testing and reporting, SAR (Specific Absorption Rate) compliance testing, and specialized VCCI EMC testing for both consumer (Class B) and industrial (Class A) devices. Our early-stage qualification helps identify potential issues before formal certification. Our early-stage qualification helps you detect and resolve potential issues during the design phase, mitigating risks of expensive delays during final testing and approval.
- Formal radio compliance testing and reporting
- SAR compliance testing and reporting
- VCCI EMC testing for Class B consumer devices
- VCCI EMC testing for Class A industrial/commercial devices
- Pre-compliance evaluations during product development
Products we test
Products we test
We specialize in testing and certifying a comprehensive range of radio-enabled products for the Japanese market. Our expertise spans data transmission equipment, Bluetooth devices, Zigbee technology, WLAN systems, Wi-Fi products, RFID equipment, satellite communications, and short-range devices requiring MIC certification. Our tailored testing approach addresses the unique requirements of each technology type.
- Data transmission equipment
- Bluetooth and wireless communication devices
- Zigbee-enabled products
- WLAN and Wi-Fi systems
- RFID technology solutions
- Satellite communication equipment
- Short-range wireless devices
Methods and solutions offered
Methods and solutions offered
Our end-to-end certification approach begins with strategic guidance on Japanese Radio Law requirements and continues through pre-compliance testing, formal evaluations, and final certification. We streamline the entire process with expert advisory services, early identification of potential compliance issues, and meticulous preparation of all necessary documentation. Our team also assists with appointing local representatives in Japan as required by regulations and establishes clear communication channels with regulatory authorities for faster approvals.
- Comprehensive advisory services on Japanese Radio Law
- Pre-compliance testing during product development
- Documentation preparation and verification
- Local representative appointment assistance
- Post-certification support and regulatory updates to maintain ongoing compliance
Certification expertise
As a Registered Certification Body (RCB) and Conformity Assessment Body (CAB), we deliver authoritative MIC certification services that expedite your entry into the Japanese market. Our status allows us to issue both JRF and JPA approval certifications under Japan Radio Law, providing the official verification required for market access. Our impartial certification process adheres to ISO/IEC 17065 requirements, ensuring the highest standards of integrity.
- Official JRF and JPA approval certification issuance
- Impartial certification process compliant with ISO/IEC 17065
- Formal conformity assessment procedures
- Certification documentation preparation
- Regulatory communication management
Our Japan MIC Certification Services
- Advice and guidance
- Pre-compliance testing at the product development stage
- Japanese radio law formal radio compliance testing and reporting
- Japanese radio law formal SAR compliance testing and reporting
- Japanese mic certification services
- Testing to support your VCCI certification
- VCCI EMC testing for Class B - consumer devices
- VCCI EMC testing for Class A – devices used in industrial, commercial and engineering
Which labs offer this service
Which labs offer this service
Our team operates from Connected Technologies hubs worldwide, providing global access to expert capabilities. As one of the few Registered Certification Bodies outside Japan, Element combines international reach with specialist expertise. Find your nearest Connected Technologies hub on our Locations Page.
Standards we test to and products we test
- Japanese Radio Law
- Japanese Radio Ordinance Law
- VCCI standards for EMC testing
- Japanese technical specifications for radio equipment
Wireless communication devices
- Data transmission equipment
- Bluetooth devices
- Zigbee technology
- WLAN systems
- Wi-Fi products
Specialized radio equipment
- RFID systems
- Satellite communication devices
- Short-range wireless devices
Your Challenges, Our Solutions
Complex regulations made simple
Streamlined compliance process
Market entry acceleration
Local expertise without borders
Why Choose Element
Expert Regulatory Compliance Support
Accredited Testing for Quality
Faster Access to Japan’s Market
Minimized Delays, Maximum Confidence
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Frequently asked questions
What is the GITEKI Mark?
The GITEKI Mark, also known as the MIC mark, indicates that a product has undergone thorough testing and received approval for use in the Japanese market. This certification is mandatory for radio and telecommunication products entering Japan.
What does the Japan MIC Certification process at Element involve?
After completing a license application, Element acts as a Conformity Assessment Body to examine your product for safety, functionality, and conformance, issuing a pre-license. Following final inspection, a full license is issued, allowing market entry. We can issue both JRF and JPA approval certifications.
What is Article 38(2)(2) of the Japanese Radio Law?
Article 38-2-2 of the Radio Law defines various types of Specified Radio Equipment (SRE), primarily encompassing consumer-operated radio equipment. Understanding this classification is pivotal for navigating regulatory requirements and certification procedures in Japan.
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