This notice concerns the transitional period for testing under the old standards for our discontinued products, vibration level meters and sound level meters, which received type approval before November 1, 2015.
1. Deadline for taking the examination under the old standards
Vibration level meters and sound level meters used for trade and certification purposes must be certified in accordance with the Measurement Law.
Verification is carried out by a designated verification body (Japan Quality Assurance Organization "JQA") in accordance with the Enforcement Order of the Measurement Act and the Verification and Inspection Regulations for Specified Measuring Instruments (hereinafter referred to as "Verification Regulations"), and a certificate of conformity (verification stamp) is affixed. The validity period of the verification is 6 years for vibration level meters and 5 years for sound level meters.
Although testing under the new standards began on November 1, 2015, products that received type approval before November 1, 2015 can be tested under the old standards until the following transitional period ends.
| Vibration level meter | Until October 31, 2022 (Reiwa 4) |
| sound level meter | Until October 31, 2027 (Reiwa 9) |
2. Target Products (Products that received type approval on or before November 1, 2015)
Vibration level meter
VR-5100 (No. W901), VR-6100* (No. W011)
sound level meter
LA-2110 (No. S-48), LA-2111 (No. S-48-1)
LA-5110 (No. F-28), LA-5111 (No. F-28-1), LA-5120 (No. F-29)
LA-1210 (No. S-54), LA-1220 (No. S-54), LA-1240 (No. S-54), LA-1250 (No. S-54)
LA-1350 (No. S-56), LA-4350 (No. F-38)
LA-2560* (No. SLS051), LA-5560* (No. SLF051), LA-5570* (No. SLF052)
LA-1410* (No. SLS081), LA-1440* (No. SLS081), LA-4440* (No. SLF081)
LA-3260* (SLS No. 121), LA-3560* (SLF No. 121), LA-3570* (SLF No. 122)
Products marked with an asterisk (*) can still undergo testing under the new standards after the transitional period has ended, but they may not pass the test depending on the degree of deterioration of the product.
Furthermore, products without an asterisk (*) will be removed from the list of products subject to certification after the transitional period expires.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, and we appreciate your understanding.
If you have any questions, please contact us (Customer Service Department or your nearest sales office).
Customer Service Center
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Please note that if product sales are discontinued, organizational changes are made, or specifications are changed after publication, the information may differ from the latest information.
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