Outline of Japan Inspection Organization

The JIO (Japan Inspection Organization) has nationwide network for inspecting Automobiles and Heavy Machinery. JIO conduct pre-shipment inspection of both new and used vehicles. JIO has ability for inspection of second hand Japanese and non-Japanese cars. The accuracy of JIO's strict inspection is trusted by Japanese cars importers in all over the world. The JIO inspection system is essential to ensure overall condition of vehicle is roadworthy and the car is properly maintained by the last owner.

Radiation inspection of exporting vehicles

The radioactive leakage from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant after Great East Japan Earthquake on March 11, 2011, some cases are reported where exports arrived in foreign countries from Japan are subjected to radiation inspection or required to be accompanied by a radiation inspection certificate.

To prevent excessive safeguards taken by other governments, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan is explaining the safety of Japanese products. At the same time, METI advised to the exporters from Japan to carefully watch regulatory developments in destination countries.

JIO conduct the "Radiation inspection" to ensure the safety of vehicle schedule to export from Japan is less than 0.3 micro sievert per hour scale, set by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, and Transport of Japan.