Public Comment: Draft Revision of 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: 2026-09-29 · Source: e-Gov Public Comment · Stage: Public Comment Open · Area: Healthcare / Pharmaceuticals · Impact (preliminary): Medium · Comment deadline: 2026-11-28 23:59 JST · First detected by this dashboard: 2026-09-30
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AI summary
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Summary
The Japanese government has opened a public comment period on a draft revision of Japanese Industrial Standards (JIS) relating to medical devices. The draft was announced on 2026-09-29, and comments are accepted until 2026-11-28 23:59. The listed contact is the Medical Device Evaluation Division, Pharmaceutical Safety Bureau, Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW).
Business Impact
If the draft standards are eventually adopted, they could affect companies that design, manufacture, or import medical devices covered by the relevant JIS. The scope and substance of the proposed changes are not stated in the provided metadata.
Recommended Action
Review the official Japanese public comment notice and attached draft materials to determine which standards are affected and whether to submit comments before the stated deadline.