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Upcoming Free Seminar on Medical Devices

The Japan Quality Assurance Organization (JQA) is set to host a pair of informative seminars aimed at addressing the complexities surrounding medical device testing and certification in Japan. Titled "Evaluator Insights: Key Considerations for Navigating Medical Device Testing and Certification," these seminars will take place in Tokyo and Osaka on August 7 and August 21, 2026, respectively.

Event Details

• - Tokyo Venue: Shinagawa Front Building (Conference Rooms A & B), Tokyo
• - Osaka Venue: Osaka ATC Green Eco Plaza (Seminar Room), Osaka
• - Date and Time:

- Tokyo: August 7, 2026, from 13:30 to 17:00 (Registration starts at 13:00)
- Osaka: August 21, 2026, from 13:00 to 16:30 (Registration starts at 12:30)

• - Format: In-person only (no online attendance)
• - Capacity: 180 participants in Tokyo and 60 in Osaka

Please note that registrations will be closed once the slots are filled. Additionally, if there are too many applications, we may need to limit the number of participants from each organization.

• - Cost: Free

Seminar Content

During the seminar, attendees can expect to gain insights from JQA evaluators who will highlight common pitfalls in the following areas:

• - Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Regulations: Overview of the Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Act (PMDA) and typical stumbling blocks encountered during the certification process.
• - Electrical Safety Testing: Understanding IEC 60601-1:2005+A1:2012+A2:2020 evaluation criteria and frequent areas of concern.
• - EMC Testing: Key similarities and differences between IEC 61326-2-6:2025 and IEC 60601-1-2:2014+A1:2020.
• - Q&A Session: Engage with our expert evaluators for further discussion and clarification.

Expert Speakers

The seminar will feature:

• - Nobuto Watanabe, Medical Device Certifier, Safety Electromagnetic Center

(Tokyo only: Takunori Aida, Safety Testing Chief, Life Sciences Division)
(Osaka only: Fumio Yamato, Head of Medical Device Testing, Kitakansai Testing Center)

• - Kousei Shibata, Head of EMC Testing Department.

Target Audience

This seminar is designed for professionals involved in:

• - Medical electrical equipment design and development, regulatory and standard management.
• - Addressing challenges related to electrical safety testing and EMC testing.
• - Learning about IEC 61326-2-6:2025 standards.
• - Navigating the certification processes under the Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Act (PMDA).

Venue Access

Tokyo Venue

Shinagawa Front Building
2-3-13 Kounan, Minato City, Tokyo 108-0075
Directions and Floor Map

Osaka Venue

Osaka ATC Green Eco Plaza
11th Floor, ITM Building, 2-1-10 Nanko-Kita, Suminoe Ward, Osaka City 559-0034
Directions to Osaka ATC Green Eco Plaza

Registration

To register, please visit the following page: JQA Web Registration

Important Notes

• - Recording and photography during the seminar are strictly prohibited.
• - Applications from peers within the certification and testing industry, as well as consulting support service providers, are kindly declined.
• - Content may be subject to change without notice, and some topics may overlap with previously held seminars.
• - The seminars may be canceled due to unforeseen circumstances such as natural disasters, with notification sent via email if applicable.
• - Certificates of participation will not be issued.
• - Recorded sessions will not be available for later distribution.
• - Attendees are advised to arrive on-site as follows: Tokyo from 13:00 and Osaka from 12:30.
• - Both venues will cover the same seminar content.

With over six decades of support for Japan's manufacturing and service industries, JQA offers extensive expertise in certification, calibration, and compliance with both domestic and international regulations, especially in the domain of medical devices. Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and ensure your organization’s compliance!