Japanese Policy and Regulatory Developments News May 2025

The EU-Japan Centre is pleased to send you the latest release of our monthly “Japanese Policy and Regulatory Developments News” reviewing key developments in Japanese industry and government policy.

In this issue:

– Launch of IoT Product Security Labeling Scheme (JC-STAR)
– Publication of the AI Guidelines for Business
– Opinions were invited on the (proposed) Guidelines for the Procurement and Utilization of Generative AI for the Advancement and Renovation of Administration
– Designation of Specified Software Operators under the Act on Promotion of Competition for Specified Smartphone Software
– Public Consultation on the Draft Guidance for Advertisers on the Proper and Effective Delivery of Digital Advertising
– Government to Launch Inter-Departmental Meeting on “Regional Revitalization Innovation Initiative”
– Public Consultation on Basic Guidelines for Management of Health and other personal data by PHR Service Providers
– Publication of OECD Environmental Performance Reviews: Japan 2025