It was found that there are errors in the 2002 CD-ROM version of the above Handbook that was published on August 30 this year. The defects include the failure to display some pages.

JASIC has already taken every possible step to rectify the CD-ROM production procedures and also added necessary modifications in the translated texts. This revised CD-ROM version will be completed and published in the latter part of this December.

In apology for the inconveniences that you might have experienced, JASIC is planning to send a complimentary copy of the revised 2002 CD-ROM version to each of the purchasers soon after the publication.

As JASIC will exert every effort not to repeat errors of this kind, your cooperation will be deeply appreciated. Thank you for your understanding.

The year 2002 edition of the Automobile Type Approval Handbook for Japanese Certification (CD-ROM) was finally published on August 30, 2002. In general, this latest edition includes revisions of regulations associated with adoption of ECE regulations in 2001 and announcement of safety regulations. The Handbook will be mailed out promptly to those who have filled out the purchase application. If you wish to purchase the Handbook, please click here.