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Designated periodic inspection organization system
Last updated on April 1, 2025.
Designated periodic inspection organization system
Yokohama City has introduced a designated periodic inspection organization system based on the Measurement Law since 2003 in order to ensure the safe and efficient implementation of appropriate periodic inspections.
Major Regulations related to the Measurement Law Concerning Designation of Designated Periodic Inspection Organizations
(Designated Periodic Inspection Organization)
Article 20 The prefectural governor or the head of a specific municipal office may have the designated person (hereinafter referred to as "designated periodic inspection organization") perform periodic inspections.
(Designated)
Article 26 The designation referred to in paragraph (1) of Article 20 shall be made upon application of a person who intends to conduct inspection work pursuant to the provisions of Ordinance of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.
(Renewal of specified)
Article 28-220 The designation referred to in paragraph (1) of Article 18-220 shall lose its effect upon the elapse of that period unless it is renewed for each period specified by a Cabinet Order of less than three years. (The period specified by a Cabinet Order is three years)
Yokohama City Designated Periodic Inspection Organization
| Name of designated periodic inspection organization | Specific measuring instruments subject to designation | Specified period |
|---|---|---|
| Yokohama Consumers' Association | Non-automatic scales, weights and weights prescribed in Article 10, Paragraph 1, Item 1 of the Measurement Law Enforcement Order. However, this excludes specified measuring instruments with a capacity of 1 ton or more and specified measuring instruments with a capacity of less than 1 ton used at establishments with the specified measuring instruments. | From April 1, 2024 to March 31, 2027 |
| Kanagawa Metrology Association | Among those prescribed in Article 10, Paragraph 1, Item 1 of the Measurement Law Enforcement Order, specific measuring instruments with a capacity of less than 1 ton used together at specified measuring instruments with a capacity of 1 ton or more and establishments with the specified measuring instruments. Meter. | From April 1, 2025 to March 31, 2028 |
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