Ministerial Ordinance Amending Technical Standards for Certain METI-Related Specified Products

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Summary

This item is a Ministerial Ordinance (Reiwa 7 METI Ordinance No. 30) that partially amends ordinances concerning technical standards for certain specified products related to the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI). The metadata indicates it amends the ordinance on technical standards for liquefied petroleum gas (LP gas) appliances and similar products (Showa 43 MITI Ordinance No. 23). The source records a promulgation date and an enforcement date both listed as 2025-04-01.

Business Impact

Businesses that manufacture, import, or sell the covered specified products, such as LP gas appliances, may need to consider whether the revised technical standards affect their products. The changes could have implications for product conformity and related documentation.

Recommended Action

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Timeline of related official records

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1. 2025-04-01 — Promulgated (instrument recorded by e-Gov Law Search) 経済産業省関係特定製品の技術上の基準等に関する省令等の一部を改正する省令（令和七年経済産業省令第三十号） (this update) Original Japanese source
2. 2025-04-01 — Effective date stated by e-Gov Law Search 液化石油ガス器具等の技術上の基準等に関する省令 (this update) Original Japanese source