Market Monitoring Test Results

Summary

 In accordance with medium term targets set forth by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry,NITE purchases consumer products and conducts market monitoring tests to confirm their safety and quality.
 The monitoring tests mainly examine the products for their compliance with the related laws and regulations such as the Household Goods Quality Labeling Law.
 This section covers the results of monitoring tests implemented from FY2002 onwards.

FY2007

Product Safety Test

• Product Safety Survey on Escalator Entrapment of Sandals (J)【PDF:678KB】

Sample Purchase Tests related to the Household Goods Quality Labeling Lawty Labeling Law

• Stainless steel pan(J)【PDF:13KB】
• Coat with water-shedding label(J)【PDF:11KB】
• Cashmere products products 1(J)【PDF:11KB】
• Cashmere products products 2(J)【PDF:8KB】

Sample Purchase Test related to the High Pressure Gas Safety Law

• Aerosol Products (hair spray, import product,
  auto supply(glass cleaner, protecting agent, etc.),
  cooking oil spray) (J)【PDF:58KB】

Sample Purchase Tests implemented by Consumer Affairs Centers

• Enagy-saving electric pots and kettles (J)【PDF:10KB】

FY2006

Product Safety Test

• Microwavable foot warmers (See "NITE Alert")

Sample Purchase Tests related to the Household Goods Quality Labeling Law

• Apparel made of Leather or Synthetic Leather [PDF:41KB]
• Over Garments and Coats [PDF:33KB]
• Aluminum foil [PDF:6KB]
• Shoes [PDF:24KB]
• Kettles [PDF:35KB]

Sample Purchase Test related to the High Pressure Gas Safety Law

• Aerosol Products (hair spray, household paint, automotive paint, hair dye, hair growth formula) [PDF:22KB]

Sample Purchase Tests implemented by Consumer Affairs Centers

• Superheated steam oven, Cotton product transformation caused by washing, Steam iron [PDF:26KB]

FY2005

Product Safety Test

• Remote controlled electric heaters (See "NITE Alert")

Sample Purchase Tests related to the Household Goods Quality Labeling Law

• Fluorescent lamp stands [PDF:12KB]
• Buckets [PDF:13KB]
• Vacuum cleaners [PDF:9KB]
• Sunglasses [PDF:13KB]
• Skirts [PDF:22KB]

Sample Purchase Test related to the High Pressure Gas Safety Law

• Aerosol Products
  (hair spray, room deodorant, waterproofing agent, insect repellent, adhesive, air conditioner cleaner)(J) [PDF:11KB]

Sample Purchase Tests implemented by Consumer Affairs Centers

• Summer gloves, Dehumidifier, Shrinkage of interlining for shirts, Dishwashers,
  Residential paper shredders, Emergency supplies, IH cookers [PDF:21KB]

FY2004

Sample Purchase Tests related to the Household Goods Quality Labeling Law

• Tableware and Kitchen Utensils made of Tempered Glass [PDF:58KB]
  • Futon (Down Quilts) [PDF:21KB]
  • Toothbrushes [PDF:10KB]
  • Blankets [PDF:15KB]
  • Underwear (Briefs/Pants) [PDF:15KB]

Sample Purchase Test related to the High Pressure Gas Safety Law

• Aerosol Products (hair spray, insect repellent (fumigation type), skincare spray, shoes deodorant) [PDF:17KB]

Sample Purchase Tests implemented by Consumer Affairs Centers

• Humidifiers, Clothing using down/feather for filling (Down jacket),
  Safe and smart use of rice cookers, Vapor steam cleaners [PDF:17KB]

FY2003

Product Safety Test

• Household Pressure Cookers and Pressure Pots [PDF:9KB]

Sample Purchase Tests related to the Household Goods Quality Labeling Law

• Clothing made of 100% animal hair [PDF:13KB]
  
  • Umbrellas [PDF:21KB]
  • Socks labeled 100% cotton or 100% silk [PDF:22KB]
  • Synthetic detergents [PDF:21KB]
  • Tableware and kitchen utensils made of synthetic resin [PDF:10KB]

Sample Purchase Test related to the High Pressure Gas Safety Law

• Aerosol Products
  (hair spray, pesticides, shave cream, perspiration deodorant, pet goods) (J)

Sample Purchase Tests implemented by Consumer Affairs Centers

• Domestic food waste processors, Energy-saving electric pots, Automatic washing machine
  with drying function, Electric heater, Safety use of Kerosene heater
  / fan heater with cartridge tank, Domestic hair dryer [PDF:19KB]

FY2002

Product Safety Test

• Directly connected LPG camping stove and canister [PDF:22KB]

Sample Purchase Tests related to the Household Goods Quality Labeling Law

• Thermos bottles [PDF:13KB]
• Chairs, benches and zaisu [PDF:13KB]
• Apparel labeled 100% cashmere [PDF:12KB]
• Household wax or furniture wax [PDF:12KB]

Sample Purchase Test related to the High Pressure Gas Safety Law

• Aerosol Products (hair spray, lubricant agent for rust-preventive, pesticide and fungicide for gardening use, household cleaner, sterilizer spray)(J) [PDF:9KB]

Sample Purchase Tests implemented by Consumer Affairs Centers

• Summer trousers for men, Low-priced underwear, Study on microwaves, Study
  on washing clothes in water with domestic cleaning detergents [PDF:15KB]