New application procedures for STAR-1 and STAR-2
We have started accepting applications for STAR-1 (Level 1) from March 25, 2025.
- Effective on April 22, 2026, the procedure for obtaining an application number has changed. Please use the following link to apply for an application number:
- Overview of Application Procedure for STAR-1 and STAR-2 Conformance Labels (Version 2025.08.03)(PDF:1.8 MB)
- STAR-1 Application Supplementary Guidance(PDF:675 KB)
- When applying, make sure to check the following.
- Requirements for Security Requirements Conformance Assessment/Certification and Label Acquisition (tentative) (JSM-02)(PDF:706 KB)
- Guidance on Security Requirements Conformance Assessment/Certification and Label Acquisition Applications (tentative) (JSM-02-A) (PDF:622 KB)
- Confidentiality Agreement Documentation (in Japanese)
- Regarding Mutual Recognition Application for PSTI Compliance Certification & JC-STAR（if interested）
- Regarding Mutual Recognition Application for CLS Compliance Certification & JC-STAR (if interested)
Refer to "STAR-1 Conformance Requirements and Assessment Procedures" for STAR-1 Conformance Requirements.
We are planning to start accepting applications for STAR-2 in 2026 or later.
A set of Application Forms STAR-1 (Level 1)
- Application Confirmation (Form 2-1) (Word:18 KB)
- (STAR-1) Application Form (2025-07-07) _Only in Japanese_(Excel:159 KB)
- How to fill out the STAR-1 Application Form (Version 2025.07.07 rev3)(PDF:1.7 MB)
- STAR-1 Assessment Checklist(2025-05-05)(Excel:440 KB)
- Authorization Letter (in case of application by proxy)
- Form 2-3(Word:23 KB)
- (2026-04 version)
Change log
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Jun 19, 2026
The link for the "Confidentiality Agreement Documentation" and “Regarding Mutual Recognition Application for CLS Compliance Certification & JC-STAR ”have been added.
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May 14, 2026
The link for the "Regarding Mutual Recognition Application for PSTI Compliance Certification & JC-STAR" has been added, and “How to fill out the STAR-1 Application Form” has been updated.
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Apr 23, 2026
"A set of Application Forms STAR-1 (Level 1)" has been updated.
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Apr 22, 2026
The procedure for obtaining an application number has changed.
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Aug 12, 2025
"Overview of Application Procedure for STAR-1 and STAR-2 Conformance Labels (Version 2025.08.03)" has been updated.
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Jul 25, 2025
(STAR-1) Application Form has been revised.
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Jun 18, 2025
The link for the "STAR-1 Conformance Requirements and Assessment Procedures" has been added.
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May 15, 2025
"STAR-1 Assessment Checklist" has been released. "Assessment Result for Public" sheet has been added.
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May 9, 2025
“STAR-1 Application Supplementary Guidance” has been released.
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Mar 26, 2025
It is newly released.