🇯🇵 IPA labelling scheme
Japan's IoT security conformity labelling scheme led by IPA. Level ★1 is a self-declaration; higher levels bring in third-party assessment, and the scheme is progressively referenced in government procurement.
Book a free consultation →JC-STAR is Japan's IoT product security conformity labelling scheme led by IPA, with multiple levels: ★1 is a self-declaration, higher levels bring in third-party assessment, and the scheme is progressively referenced in Japanese government procurement.
We help prepare the ★1 self-declaration, confirm conformity and support the application; the technical requirements map to and reuse EN 303 645.
Japanese government procurement increasingly requires JC-STAR — prepare early.
The label lets channels and buyers see security conformance instantly.
Heavy reuse with EN 303 645 — no need to start from scratch.
Clarify the product type, target markets and applicable clauses, and define the tests and documents needed.
Map the product's current state to the standard's requirements and produce a gap analysis.
Run the test plan and process audit; add penetration testing and fuzzing where needed.
Consolidate results and evidence, map each item to a clause, and form an auditable record.
Deliver the report and improvement recommendations; for markets that require filing, help prepare the submission.
Tell us the product type and target markets and we will come back with the applicable clauses, test scope and timeline.