[JPI Seminar] Latest Trends in European Automotive Laws and Their Impact on Japan's Automotive Industry: Thorough Analysis to be Held on June 9 (Tue)
Japan Planning Institute (JPI) will host a seminar on June 9, 2026, titled "Latest Trends in European Automotive Laws and Their Impact on Japan's Automotive Industry," featuring attorneys from TMI Associates. The seminar will provide a thorough analysis of how European Automotive Packages, ELV Regulations, and Battery Regulations impact the Japanese automotive industry and explore practical response strategies from legal, design, and procurement perspectives. The event will be held in person, via live streaming, and as an archived stream.
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The Japan Planning Institute (JPI) invites attorneys Takashi Okamoto and Takanori Hitomi from TMI Associates to present a seminar on the latest trends in European automotive laws and their impact on the Japanese automotive industry.
Date and Time: June 9, 2026 (Tue), 13:30 - 16:30
Lecturers:
Takashi Okamoto, Attorney at TMI Associates (Experienced in leading international regulatory compliance during a 6.5-year assignment at a global automotive manufacturer's legal department.)
Takanori Hitomi, Attorney at TMI Associates (Expert in automotive law with experience in assignments at both automotive and parts manufacturers, became a partner in 2024.)
Practical Knowledge Offered:
- Overview of EU automotive regulations and corporate response strategies
- Practical requirements for ELV and Battery Regulations from design and procurement stages
- Reviewing supply chain contracts and legal risk management
Overview:
European Commission's Automotive Package, the new ELV Regulation, and the EU Battery Regulation are significantly redesigning CO₂ regulations, circular economy, and supply chain management, impacting the Japanese automotive industry. This seminar will cover topics such as the relaxation of the 2035 zero-emission target, 'Made in EU' requirements, small EV super-credits, recycled material obligations under ELV/DPP, battery CFP disclosure, and DD regulations.
Lecture Topics:
1. Overview of the major shift in EU policies
2. Implications of the relaxation of the 2035 target from 100% to 90%
3. Legal issues regarding 'Made in EU' requirements and WTO consistency
4. Clean vehicle fleet regulation proposal: ZEV shift via fleets
5. ELV Regulation: Circular requirements from design and procurement stages
6. Battery Regulation: Responding to the 'three pillars' of CFP, DBP, and DD
7. Redesigning supply chain contracts (flow-down obligations)
8. Departmental To-Dos (Legal/External Affairs/Design/Procurement/SCM)
9. Q&A
10. Networking and business card exchange
Date and Time: June 9, 2026 (Tue), 13:30 - 16:30
Lecturers:
Takashi Okamoto, Attorney at TMI Associates (Experienced in leading international regulatory compliance during a 6.5-year assignment at a global automotive manufacturer's legal department.)
Takanori Hitomi, Attorney at TMI Associates (Expert in automotive law with experience in assignments at both automotive and parts manufacturers, became a partner in 2024.)
Practical Knowledge Offered:
- Overview of EU automotive regulations and corporate response strategies
- Practical requirements for ELV and Battery Regulations from design and procurement stages
- Reviewing supply chain contracts and legal risk management
Overview:
European Commission's Automotive Package, the new ELV Regulation, and the EU Battery Regulation are significantly redesigning CO₂ regulations, circular economy, and supply chain management, impacting the Japanese automotive industry. This seminar will cover topics such as the relaxation of the 2035 zero-emission target, 'Made in EU' requirements, small EV super-credits, recycled material obligations under ELV/DPP, battery CFP disclosure, and DD regulations.
Lecture Topics:
1. Overview of the major shift in EU policies
2. Implications of the relaxation of the 2035 target from 100% to 90%
3. Legal issues regarding 'Made in EU' requirements and WTO consistency
4. Clean vehicle fleet regulation proposal: ZEV shift via fleets
5. ELV Regulation: Circular requirements from design and procurement stages
6. Battery Regulation: Responding to the 'three pillars' of CFP, DBP, and DD
7. Redesigning supply chain contracts (flow-down obligations)
8. Departmental To-Dos (Legal/External Affairs/Design/Procurement/SCM)
9. Q&A
10. Networking and business card exchange
FAQ
このセミナーはいつ開催されますか？
2026年6月9日(火) 13:30から16:30まで開催されます。
セミナーではどのような欧州自動車関連法が扱われますか？
欧州のAutomotive Package、新ELV規則、EUバッテリー規則などを中心に、CO₂規制や循環経済、サプライチェーン管理に関わる最新動向が扱われます。
主な対象者は誰ですか？
自動車メーカー・部品メーカーの法務、規制対応、経営企画、設計開発、調達・SCM部門の担当者や、関連する商社・物流企業の担当者が対象です。
受講形態にはどのような種類がありますか？
会場受講、ライブ配信受講、アーカイブ配信受講の3種類があります。
誰が講師を務めますか？
TMI総合法律事務所の弁護士である岡本敬史氏と人見高徳氏が講師を務めます。