New regulations for IP phones and other VoIP devices have been implemented in Japan on April 1st, 2012.

Under the old scheme, VoIP phones or Routers were considered leased line devices and certified under the D Category (D12-XXXXXXX).

IP phones or VoIP adapters connected exclusively to a certified Router were not subject to certification.

Under the new scheme, VoIP phones or Routers are considered leased line and IP devices to be certified under the D and E Category. (DE12-XXXXXXX)

IP phones or VoIP adapters connected exclusively to a certified Router have to be certified under the E category. (E12-XXXXXXX).  In summary, with the creation of a new “E” category of certifications, IP phones and VoIP adapters are now subject to certification, even if they connect exclusively behind already certified routers.

For Japanese approvals, contact Ms Chun Kim in our USA office of Approval Specialists Inc, http://www.approvalspecialists.com/contact_us/contact_us