VDE Global Services Japan

• Our services include CE marking assistance under key European Union directives.
• We conduct on-site machinery and electrical safety testing throughout Japan.
• Localized testing through JIA for materials, components, and electric motors.
• In Korea, we guide manufacturers through KCs Mark certification and KOSHA registration.
• Assistenz with China’s CCC certification process, including appliances and components.
• In Japan, our support covers PSE certification (including the PSLPG category), JIA certification for gas appliances, and the voluntary S Mark.
• We manage compliance with Japan’s Radio Law and the European RED directive.
• Providing expert consulting for ISO management systems.

With extensive expertise in international certification, strong multilingual support, and a broad global testing and compliance network, we support manufacturers in entering target markets with confidence. We research applicable national regulations, conformity assessment procedures, and certification requirements worldwide, offering end-to-end assistance, from issuing CB Test Certificates to securing country-specific product approvals.

For the European Union, we provide dedicated support for CE marking under major directives and regulations, including:

• Machinery Directive (2006/42/EC)
• Low Voltage Directive (2014/35/EU)
• Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (2014/30/EU)
• Radio Equipment Directive (RED)
• Measuring Instruments Directive (MID)
• Gas Appliances Regulation (GAR)

Our services cover risk assessments, technical file preparation, standards selection, and step-by-step guidance through the self-declaration process.

Working closely with the VDE Institute, we help you navigate complex EU regulatory frameworks and global compliance pathways, ensuring your products meet all legal and technical requirements for market access. Combined with our testing, inspection, and certification services, we provide a streamlined path from planning to full compliance, enabling successful entry into markets across Europe, the Americas, Asia, and beyond.

Integrated support is provided to ensure your machinery complies with international safety regulations and harmonized standards, including the EU Machinery Regulation (2023/1230), the Low Voltage Directive (2014/35/EU), ISO 12100, and ISO 13849-1. Our services include conformity assessments, technical documentation, risk assessments, and electrical safety evaluations to support full CE compliance.

Electrical testing is conducted on-site across Japan based on IEC 60204-1 and NFPA 79, covering key measurements such as verification of continuity of the protective bonding circuit, insulation resistance, dielectric withstand voltage, leakage current, and residual voltage. All testing is performed with calibrated instruments to ensure accuracy and full alignment with your design specifications and regulatory obligations.

When it comes to safety-related parts of control systems (SRP/CS), we deliver comprehensive support for ISO 13849-1 Performance Level (PL) calculations and Safety Requirements Specification (SRS) development using tools like SISTEMA. These services are ideal for robotics, packaging machinery, CNC equipment, and industrial automation systems.

To further support in-house competency, we also offer machine safety training programs tailored to manufacturers and engineering teams. These sessions cover practical applications of key standards, risk reduction strategies, and best practices for safe machinery design and operation.

Whether for new installations or retrofit upgrades, we help ensure your equipment is functionally safe, fully compliant, and ready for international markets.

We offer localized testing services for materials, components, and electric motors in compliance with key international standards, including IEC 60335-1, IEC 60335-2-24, IEC 60335-2-89, IEC 60034-1, IEC 60695-10-2, IEC 60695-2-11, and IEC 60112.

Our tests cover ball pressure, glow-wire, needle flame, and CTI (Comparative Tracking Index) evaluations to verify flame resistance and insulation safety. We also assess surface temperatures in line with IEC 60335 clauses 11 and 19, including appliances using flammable refrigerants.

Motor testing includes insulation resistance, temperature rise, vibration, and mechanical integrity checks based on IEC 60034-1, ensuring compliance with global performance and safety standards.

All tests are conducted through our partner lab with detailed reporting to support product certification, CE marking, and safe international market access.

Expert support is available for functional safety compliance in line with international standards such as IEC 61508 series, IEC 60730-1, and EN/IEC 60335-1, including their EN and DIN/EN versions for European market access.
Our services cover hardware FMEA analysis, secure remote connectivity assessments, and software functional safety evaluations, including self-diagnostic features for microcontrollers and SoCs. Support is also provided for Safety Integrity Level (SIL) classification from SIL 1 to SIL 4, ensuring your systems meet required reliability targets in both low- and high-risk applications.

Assistance includes IEC 60730-1 Class A, B, and C classification, tailored to the control function’s risk level. Whether you are designing programmable safety functions for household appliances, automated HVAC controls, or IoT-connected smart devices, we offer end-to-end lifecycle guidance.

Special use cases, such as refrigeration appliances using flammable refrigerants, are evaluated under IEC 60335-2-24 and 60335-2-89. Our goal is to help you meet evolving functional safety, software compliance, and product reliability expectations for international markets.

Foreign manufacturers seeking access to the South Korean market benefit from complete support for KCs Mark certification and KOSHA registration. Our services include regulatory consulting, documentation preparation, and coordination with relevant Korean authorities to ensure full compliance with industrial safety laws.

Whether certifying industrial machinery such as presses, conveyors, or injection molding equipment, or exporting electrical safety devices, automation systems, or other workplace-related products, our support is tailored to match the applicable KOSHA safety standards and KCs certification scope.

With deep experience in Korean regulatory frameworks and multilingual capabilities, we serve as your trusted local partner. From initial consultation to final approval, we provide clear guidance and efficient service to ensure smooth, compliant, and timely market entry into South Korea.

Expert support is available for manufacturers entering the Chinese market through the China Compulsory Certification (CCC) system. Our services focus on household and similar electrical appliances, including products covered under IEC 60335-2-24 (refrigerating appliances) and IEC 60335-2-89 (commercial refrigerating appliances), as well as small components subject to CCC requirements.

From technical documentation and application submission to direct coordination with certification authorities, our team delivers full-service assistance to ensure a smooth, compliant, and efficient CCC process. Backed by strong local partnerships and international regulatory expertise, we help you achieve reliable product approval and accelerate market entry in China.

Foreign manufacturers receive end-to-end support for obtaining essential certifications in both the Japanese and international markets, including PSE (Product Safety Electrical Appliance & Material), JIA (for gas appliances), the S Mark, and wireless approvals under Japan’s Radio Law and the European Radio Equipment Directive (RED).

For PSE, including the PSLPG category for Specified Products, our team assists with product classification, technical documentation, and coordination with authorized certification bodies. Guidance is also provided for JIA certification via the Japan Gas Appliances Inspection Association, along with support for obtaining the voluntary S Mark to enhance product credibility.

In the wireless sector, compliance with both Japan's Radio Law and the European RED directive is covered. Thanks to our collaboration with DSP Research and the VDE Institute, mutual recognition of test reports allows for faster and more cost-effective approval in both regions.

With deep regulatory expertise, multilingual capabilities, and strong local alliances, we ensure a streamlined certification process that aligns with global safety, performance, and wireless compliance standards.

Expert consulting services are available to support the implementation, certification, and ongoing optimization of ISO management systems, tailored to your business goals and compliance requirements. Our scope covers a broad range of international standards, including:

• ISO 9001 – Quality Management
• ISO 14001 – Environmental Management
• ISO 45001 – Occupational Health and Safety
• ISO 22095 – Chain of Custody
• Other industry-specific ISO standards as needed

Whether you're aiming for initial certification, enhancing compliance, or streamlining existing systems, our team provides flexible and practical support. From gap analysis and documentation to internal audits and continuous improvement, we help ensure your management systems deliver operational value and meet global requirements. Backed by multilingual expertise, we assist international organizations in aligning with evolving regulations, industry benchmarks, and stakeholder expectations.

VDE Global Services Japan Co., Ltd.
Kouraibashi Yamamoto Bldg., 4F, 3-1-14,
Kouraibashi, Chuo-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka, 541-0043 Japan