Press Release-Telecom
17 February 2011

MIC to hold “MRA International Workshop”

The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) is organizing the International Workshop on Mutual Recognition Agreements (MRA) for telecommunications equipment from 24-25 March 2011 in Tokyo, Japan.


1.Purpose

The workshop is designed to promote efficient utilization of the MRA and to nurture the development of internationally respected conformity assessment bodies (CABs). The workshop program includes presentations and information exchange on updated certification systems and technical regulations for telecommunications equipment.


2.Date and venue, etc.

- Sponsor:        MIC
- Date:              Thursday 24 March and Friday 25 March 2011 (two days)
- Venue:           “Chiyoda Media Plaza”
                        (Address: 1-1, Kioicho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan)
- Participants:   Capacity approx. 100 people
- Program:        Please see Attachment 1 (PDF).


3.Application form

Prospective participants should complete the application form (Attachment 2 (In Excel Format)) and submit it by email to mra-r@soumu.go.jp no later than Wednesday 16 March 2011. Please note that the number of participants may be restricted in the event of a larger-than-expected number of applications.




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For further information about this press release, please open the website below and fill in the inquiry form on the web site and submit your request to MIC:
http://www.soumu.go.jp/joho_tsusin/eng/contact.html

International Policy Division,
Global ICT Strategy Bureau, MIC
TEL: +81 3 5253 5374 / FAX: +81 3 5253 5924