S-Mark, Japan
The Japan S-Mark is a voluntary safety mark based on IEC standards with Japanese
national deviations. It was first introduced by the two quasi government authorities
JQA (Japan Quality Assurance Association) and JET (Japan Electrical Safety and
Environmental Technology Laboratories)
Now it is driven by the SCEA (Steering Council of Safety Certification for Electrical
and Electronic Appliances and Parts of Japan) consisting of over 50 government
bodies, manufacturers, importers, distributors, certification bodies and consumers.
The S-Mark scheme also addresses EMC elements where appropriate. Initial factory
inspection and annual inspection are required.