Japan Product Safety Four Laws: Amazon Filing Rules

Since the Japan Product Safety Four Laws took effect on December 25, 2025, Amazon has gradually begun requiring sellers to submit an electronic image of the business notification filing and an electronic PS mark image to meet compliance obligations under the Japan Product Safety Four Laws.

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Japan “Product Safety Four Laws” Submission Notes for Amazon Japan

• Regulation effective date & platform requirements
• Comparison: regular business notification vs. the new business operator filing
• Correct document examples explained

Japan “Product Safety Four Laws” Submission Notes for Amazon Japan

After the regulation took effect on December 25, 2025, Amazon has gradually required sellers to submit:

• An electronic image of the business notification filing required under the Japan Product Safety Four Laws, and
• An electronic PS mark image, in order to complete compliance requirements.

Important Reminder:

We have found that many sellers submitted a business operator filing that is not the version required by the Japan Product Safety Four Laws, which has led to review delays. The comparison below will help you clearly distinguish the correct format.

(1) Regular Business Notification (Incorrect)

Example: Electronic version of a regular business notification

1. Shows as “Input”

2. Requires the Japanese importer/operator’s company name and a Japan address

3. Does not include information about a domestic administrator/representative in Japan

(2) Business Operator Filing Under Japan “Product Safety Four Laws” (Correct)

Example: Electronic version of the business operator filing

1. The submission date is usually after December 2025

2. Shows as “Specific Input (Overseas Business Operator)”

3. Requires the overseas seller’s company name and address

4. Requires domestic administrator/representative information

（3）Regular business notification (Incorrect)

Example: Paper version of the business operator filing

1. Requires the Japanese importer/operator’s company name and a Japan address

2. Does not include domestic administrator/representative information

（4）Business operator filing under Japan “Product Safety Four Laws” (Correct)

Example: Paper version of the business operator filing

1. The submission date is usually after December 2025

2. Requires the overseas seller’s company name and address

3. Shows “Specific Input (Overseas Business Operator)” and requires domestic administrator/representative information

To avoid delays, make sure your submission matches the Japan Product Safety Four Laws requirements—especially the correct business notification filing format (often labeled “Specific Input (Overseas Business Operator)”) and a compliant PS mark image. If you are importing goods from China to Japan and need a smoother end-to-end logistics process, Forest Shipping can support you as an international freight forwarder—helping move your cargo from China to Japan with coordinated shipping and documentation flow aligned to cross-border selling needs.