Japanese language requirement for wind turbine parts certification process in Japan affecting UK exporters/investors
Trade barrier summary
Wind turbine parts used in Japan need certification from authorities. Documents are only available in Japanese and communications throughout the process are conducted in Japanese.
In addition, it can take a long time to obtain certification, as such, overseas businesses may have to find a local Japanese company to support the certification process.
Sectors affected
- Energy
- Maritime
Resolved
No
Date reported
18 December 2018
Last updated
17 December 2020
Public ID
PID-B82OWB
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