Free Seminar on Latest Trends in Compliance Evaluation in Osaka - October 3, 2025

Upcoming Seminar on Compliance Evaluation in Osaka

The Japan Accreditation Council (JAC) is hosting a free seminar aimed at promoting awareness of the importance of accreditation and conformity assessments. Scheduled for October 3, 2025, this event will take place at the NITE Osaka facility and will also be accessible via Webex webinar.

Every year, JAC carries out various outreach activities to highlight diverse social themes concerning accreditation. This year's seminar theme is "Accreditation: Empowering the Development of SMEs." The program will include insights from the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry regarding the latest policy trends that affect small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

The seminar is especially relevant for those interested in specific areas such as the utilization of SAF feedstock recycling, exhibits at the Osaka-Kansai Expo, developments in the JCSS mass sector, and the current applications of generative AI in SMEs.

Seminar Overview

Event title: 2025 JAC Seminar – "Accreditation: Empowering the Development of SMEs"

Event Organizer: Japan Accreditation Council (JAC)

Date and Time: October 3, 2025, from 12:50 PM to 4:30 PM

Intended Audience:

- Individuals interested in the latest trends in standardization and conformity assessment.
- Employees of small and medium-sized enterprises.
- Those particularly interested in SAF feedstock recycling, the Osaka-Kansai Expo, JCSS mass sector developments, and generative AI applications.

Format: Hybrid (In-person + Online)
Venue: NITE Osaka Facility, Osaka City, Suminoe Ward, Nanko-Kita 1-22-16
Capacity: 80 seats available for in-person attendance; online participation is unlimited.
Cost: Free
Registration: Please apply through the official registration link for the event. Note that the first 30 attendees registered for in-person will have the opportunity to tour the NLAB at NITE Osaka.

Detailed Agenda

Time	Content
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12:50-12:55	Opening Remarks by Hiromi Ishige, Head of the Certification Center
12:55-13:05	Guest Address by Nobuaki Arima, Director of Certification Policy at the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry
13:05-13:25	Keynote Speech by Takahiro Yoshinari, Deputy Director of the Certification Policy Bureau
13:25-13:55	Information Update from JAC (Latest Information and Activities)
13:55-14:30	Case Study 1: Recycling Used Cooking Oil into SAF Feedstock by Masato Shiomi, Secretary-General of the National Oil and Fat Business Cooperative Association
14:30-14:40	Break
14:40-15:15	Case Study 2: Exhibit at the Osaka-Kansai Expo and SME Promotion Policies by Hirotaka Yuge, Section Chief at the Small and Medium Enterprise Agency
15:15-15:50	Case Study 3: Popularization and Evolution of the JCSS Mass Sector by Noboru Murakami, President of Murakami Scale Manufacturing Co.
15:50-16:25	Case Study 4: Current Applications of Generative AI in SMEs by Yuya Adachi, CEO of Work Wonders and member of the GUGA AIMS Committee
16:25-16:30	Closing Remarks by Yuzuru Moriuchi, Executive Director of the Japan Accreditation Organization

Please note that the agenda may change without prior notice. For the latest updates, please check our official website.

About Japan Accreditation Council (JAC)

JAC aims to enhance the reliability and technical levels of accreditation institutions throughout Japan, contributing to the overall trust and transparency of the country's conformity assessment system. Comprising five organizations, JAC conducts necessary activities to raise awareness and promote accreditation systems. These organizations include:

- Independent Administration Institution, Product Evaluation Technology Foundation, Certification Center (IAJapan)
- General Incorporated Association, Information Management System Certification Center (ISMS-AC)
- Public Interest Incorporated Foundation, Japan Accreditation Organization (JAB)
- Independent Administration Institution, Food Safety and Consumer Affairs Technology Center Certification Center (JASaff)
- Corporation, Electromagnetic Environment Testing Institute Certification Center (VLAC)

About NITE Certification Center (IAJapan)

IAJapan is a public certification authority that enhances the reliability of testing and calibration data, as well as product quality, by certifying testing and calibration bodies in accordance with international standards.