What is Japanese PSE certification

PSE certification is a mandatory safety certification for electrical appliances in Japan, and a mandatory market access system for electrical appliances in Japan. According to different products, PSE certification is divided into "specific electrical appliances" and "non-specific electrical appliances". The nameplate of the former is affixed with a diamond PSE mark, and the nameplate of the latter is affixed with a circular PSE mark. Different types of products have different PSE certification costs.

Products within the scope of the diamond-shaped PSE certification are included in the catalog of "specified electrical appliances". To enter the Japanese market, they must pass the certification of a third-party certification body authorized by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan, obtain the PSE certificate, and affix the diamond-shaped PSE logo on the nameplate. .

Products within the scope of the circular PSE certification, which belong to the catalog of "non-specific electrical appliances", must undergo self-testing and self-declaration or be entrusted by a third-party certification body to confirm compliance with the Japanese electrical appliances technical standards and be on the nameplate A round PSE logo is added.

Diamond PSE certification and round PSE certification

Japan's "Electrical Appliances Safety Law" stipulates that 498 products must pass safety certification to enter the Japanese market. Among them, 165 types of A products shall obtain the diamond-shaped PSE mark, and 333 types of B products shall obtain the round PSE mark.

PSE diamond certification: A category of specific electrical appliances certification scope

(1) Wires and cables, fuses, wiring appliances (electrical accessories, lighting appliances, etc.), current limiters, transformers, ballasts

(2) Electric heating appliances, electric power application mechanical appliances (household appliances), electronic application mechanical appliances (high frequency epilator)

(3) Other AC electrical machinery (electrical insecticide, DC power supply device), portable engine

Remarks: The definition of "specified electrical appliances": electrical appliances with a high probability of occurrence in terms of structure, usage or other conditions of use: ①Used without surveillance for a long time; ②Used by disadvantaged groups in society; ③Electrical appliances used in direct contact with the human body.

PSE circular certification: Category B Japanese non-specific electrical PSE certification scope

Japan’s circular PSE mark certified products, any products that are included in the “non-specific electrical appliances” catalogue entering the Japanese market must be tested by a laboratory accredited by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan to confirm that they meet the Japanese electrical appliances technical standards and obtain a qualified test report PSE certificate, the PSE circular logo can be affixed to the product, and the product can be sold in the Japanese market.

Comparison of round PSE certification and diamond PSE certification

Detailed comparison of diamond PSE certification and round PSE certification

diamond:

(1) The diamond PSE generally targets parts, especially key parts such as electronic components;

(2) The diamond PSE requires a long factory audit cycle;

(3) The direct issuing agencies for diamond PSE certification include CQC, TUV, ITS, and Japan JET;

(4) There must be a third-party certification agency licensed by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan;

(5) According to the DENAN law, manufacturers are obliged to save test results and certificates;

(6) There must be a diamond-shaped PSE logo on the label.

Round:

(1) The PSE circular certification is generally for the whole product;

(2) The round PSE does not require a shorter factory audit cycle;

(3) The round PSE can be tested and certified by a Japanese accredited laboratory;

(4) Must be certified by a third-party certification body licensed by an international accreditation body;

(5) According to the DENAN law, manufacturers are obliged to save test results and certificates;

(6) There must be a round PSE logo on the label.

PSE certification fee

Because different product test requirements involve different test costs, the PSE certification fee is not a fixed fee and needs to be evaluated according to the product. The PSE certification fee for different products is also different.

PSE certification fee

The round PSE includes test fees and certification fees, no factory inspection is required, and the cost is relatively low. For example, the PSE certification fee for ordinary humidifiers is about 5,000 yuan, and the cycle is 2 weeks; while the electric water heater test requires more and more expensive, its PSE The certification fee is about 8,000 yuan, and the cycle is about 3 weeks.

The diamond-shaped PSE has more factory inspection links. The diamond-shaped PSE certification fee includes testing fee, certification fee, and factory inspection fee. Taking the most common power products encountered at present, the cost of PSE diamond is as follows: For example, the cost of PSE certification for power adapter is about 25,000 yuan, and the period is 6-8 weeks; while the cost of PSE certification for switching power supply is about 28,000 yuan, and the period is 6 -8 weeks.

Apply for PSE certification materials and documents

(1) PSE certification application;

(2) Factory inspection questionnaire (when applying for specific electrical appliances);

(3) A copy of the business license of the applicant, manufacturer, and production plant;

(4) Product manual;

(5) A description of the differences between products of various models in the same application unit;

(6) List of key components and/or main raw materials;

(7) Product size drawing, assembly drawing and size drawing of each part;

(8) Authorization certificate issued by the manufacturer (if applicable);

(9) Other required documents.