Public comment on draft amendments to Japanese Industrial Standards for medical devices
医療機器に係る日本産業規格の改正案に関する御意見の募集について
Published: 2026-08-26 · Source: e-Gov Public Comment · Stage: Public Comment Open · Area: Healthcare / Pharmaceuticals · Impact (preliminary): Medium · Comment deadline: 2026-10-25 23:59 JST · First detected by this dashboard: 2026-08-27
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AI summary
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Summary
A draft revision of Japanese Industrial Standards relating to medical devices was announced for public comment on 2026/08/26, with submissions accepted until 2026/10/25 23:59. The listed contact is the Medical Device Evaluation and Licensing Division of the Pharmaceutical Safety Bureau, Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare.
Business Impact
Medical device manufacturers may be affected by changes to the relevant standards, but the listing does not identify the devices covered or the proposed technical revisions.
Recommended Action
Review of the official Japanese consultation documents could clarify the standards and medical devices covered, the proposed revisions, and submission requirements before the stated deadline.