Japan Construction Material &Housing Equipment Industries Federation(J-CHIF)■Purpose of activities
The Federation collects and shares information relating to the construction materials andhousing equipment industries, carries out surveys and research, promotes the wider use
and understanding of high-quality construction material and housing equipment and thecreation of a base for the construction material and housing equipment industry, in order
to contribute to the development of industry and improvements in citizens’ lives in Japan.

■History
The Federation was founded in 1949 as the Japan Construction Material Association, andwas reformed into the Japan Construction Material Industry Federation (under licensefrom METI) in 1988, with the intention of taking on the role of liaising among companiesand groups engaged in the construction material industry as a whole. In 2005, theFederation undertook the work of the Japan Housing Equipment Systems Association,and changed its name to the Japan Construction Material and Housing Equipment
Federation. Since April 2007, furthermore, the Federation has taken on the work of theFederation for Promotion of Landscape Material. Besides, the Federation became ageneral incorporated association authorized by the Cabinet Office on April 1, 2012.

■Address
KDX Hamacho Building, 2-17-8, Nihonbashi Hamacho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 103-0007 JAPANTEL.03(5640)0901 FAX.03(5640)0905
URL:http://www.kensankyo.org/

FY 2014■ Role of Japan Construction Material & Housing Equipment Industries Federation (J-CHIF)
Construction materials and housing equipment industries currently distributed to various industry sectors and business categories
are collected as one industry to enhance the social presence, thus J-CHIF strives to become a core organization for exploitinga new sphere of these activities. Moreover, J-CHIF will perform activities to achieve a central role as a liaison between
the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) and the whole of industry.

■ Holding Advisory Meeting
Considering expectations from an administrative view, the role, function, etc. to be achieved by J-CHIF are discussed froma broader perspective, and reflected in the operation, business activity, etc. of J-CHIF. Members are president andvice-president
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Role of each committee, and activity of each subcommittee and working group◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ Activity of each subcommittee is developed under the following six (6) committees. ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆【１】 Operational Committee
Comprehensive administration of J-CHIF activity, coordination and communication between mutual committees,deliberations and planning on common matters not belonging to other committees, and deliberations and planningon proposal matters from Board of Directors are carried out.

【２】 Planning and Public Relations Committee[Research and Statistics Subcommittee][Technical Subcommittee]"Handbook of Statistics of Construction Martials and Housing Equipment" isdue to update the amount of production, shipping money amount, etc. to thenewest data and will be published in November
November. Moreover
Moreover, contents ofelectronic data which have begun release on the homepage are madecomplete.

J-CHIF performs active exchange of information between member companies
to aim at improvement in technical knowledge of the member organizations
and companies by holding technical seminars and observation meetings
meetings,including new technology and technology trends, and also meets common
technical challenges.

[Bulletins Subcommittee][Landscape Subcommittee]

An information magazine, “J-CHIF Information”, is published ten times peryear, and a newsletter, “J-CHIF Communication”, is electronically deliveredon an as-needed basis to describe J-CHIF activities or give relevant
information to members. Moreover, future information services can besearched using the homepage.

Spreading and promotion of high quality landscape materials are carried out
for development and improvement in landscape, and projects for collecting
and providing a variety of information are promoted. For example, anexchange meeting with the Tokyo Society of Architects and Building
Engineers called “Bridge” is held.

[[Information Service Committee]]
Promotion of utilization of the informational service "CATALABO" system of building materials
and housing equipment, and enhancement of information are carried out. For promotion ofimpression and application to manufacturers, distributors, remodeling contractors, etc., publicrelations and invitation activities are implemented and information contents are enhanced, andactivities from a user viewpoint are planned and carried out.

【３】 Quality Committee[VOC Subcommittee][Antibacterial Subcommittee]

Formaldehyde emission grade examination projects and VOC self-imposed
certification mark systems are implemented. When new regulations areenforced, a mechanism for compliance with those regulations is createdpromptly, and introduction of the mechanism is promoted.

Indoor building materials,materials housing equipment,equipment etc.,
etc are examined andregistered in accordance with METI’s guidelines for antibacterial performance.
Products conforming to criteria established by J-CHIF are labeled as “J-CHIF
antimicrobial product”.

(Formaldehyde[Humidity Conditioning Subcommittee]

emissiongradelabelingregistration)

New registration and review of F* * * * are performed.

(Self-imposed certification mark systems regarding VOC emission fromdecorative plywood, etc.)
Approval is given to new 4-VOC compliance marks, and renewal of approvalis examined.“ Product compliant with 4-VOC Standards” (trademarkregistration) can be indicated as a uniform mark on conforming items.
(4-VOC means the four substances, toluene, xylene, ethylbenzene andstyrene).

For humidity-conditioned building
materials with predetermined humidity
conditioning properties, a“humidity conditioned building material mark”
is displayed and registered.
Products of excellent quality aresupplied to contribute to a more
comfortable life.

【４】 Energy and Environment Committee[Energy Planning and Diffusion Subcommittee][Heat Insulation Material Promotion Subcommittee]

Promotion and public relations activities, such as seminars on energy
generation, saving and charging, and activities in alignment with policy
information about them, are carried out to introduce high performance,energy-saving houses.

Consideration is given to recommendations on policies to be implemented asnational policies for revitalization of the remodeling market, and projects to be
voluntarily conducted by J-CHIF.

Pressure confronting the industry is surveyed
and examined about heat insulating materials,
and improvement in recognition of consumers
and expansion of demand for heatinsulation renovation are carried out.
Moreover, efforts are made to upgrade
the quality of heat insulation materials used
for houses and buildings by giving approval
to excellent heat insulation materials, andpromoting performance indication marks.

[Apartment Energy-saving Renovation Promotion Subcommittee][3R Subcommittee]

Public relations and PR activities to consumers of energy-saving
Public-relations
energy saving building
materials and equipment, enhancement of public-relations and PR data,
information exchange organization maintenance with users, etc. are carriedout for promotion of energy-saving renovation of existing housing and mid- tohigh-rise complex housing.

Activities for resource recycling society construction
construction, such as information
service on 3R, industrial waste treatment, green procurement, etc.,
commendation recommendation of 3R promotion persons and companies arecarried out.

[Remodeling Promotion Subcommittee]【５】 Standardization Committee[Standardization Planning Subcommittee][WPRC Subcommittee]

Examination and planning on contents of standardizing operation related tobuilding materials and housing equipment are performed.

Promotion and awareness-raising activities for wood and plastic recycled
composites are carried out by standardization of those products, andproviding places for information exchange for appropriate market formationand development of the industry.

(JIS Establishment and Review Working Group)
New creation of JIS and periodic review of previous JIS related to building
materials and housing equipment, etc. are carried out.
Building materials related JIS: 12 cases(including co-sponsored with other commonwealth)Housing equipment related JIS: 4 cases (same as the above)
Establishment and maintenance, etc. of 8 cases of J-CHIF standards.

[Bath Unit Subcommittee]
Appropriate measures and examinations for JIS specifications established infiscal year 2011 will be undertaken if the need to revise them arises in thefuture.

【６】 International Cooperation Committee[Interchange Subcommittee][International Standardization Subcommittee]

Information on specifications/standards of building materials and housing
equipment in foreign countries centering on ASEAN and East Asian countries,
as well as institutions and systems in each country, is collected and provided
to members. Further, the presence of Japan in the Asian market is enhanced
by strengthening networks to communicate with other countries, promoting
public relations for excellent Japanese green building materials, and graspingneeds in foreign countries.

Information on international specifications, such as ISO and IEC, is collectedand provided, and proposals on international standardization are made.
Responses to foreign countries’ proposals on international standardization
are ensured.

(ISO/TC77 Domestic Advisory Council)
Japan s proposal on establishment of testing methods for fiber-reinforced
Japan’sfiber reinforced
cement products and international standards for products is implemented.
Responses to periodic review of ISO standards and foreign countries’
proposals on international standardization are ensured.

(ISO/TC89 Domestic Advisory Council)
Japan’s proposal on establishment of testing methods for wooden boards(fiberboards, particle boards) and international standards for products isimplemented. Responses to periodic review of ISO standards and foreigncountries’ proposals on international standardization are ensured.

Oth Activities
OtherA ti iti■ Liaison Conference
A Liaison conference is held as an object organized by collective members of J-CHIF.
Executives of each relevant ministry, such as METI, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, National Police Agency,
Fire Defense Agency, are invited, and policy explanation and opinion exchange are performed.
Moreover, the conference is utilized also for information exchange between organizations.

■ Media Meetings
For the purpose of public relations of J-CHIF activities, get-togethers with press-related persons are carried out.

■ Building Materials Product Liability (PL) Counseling Office
Inquiry from and consultation for general consumers, consumer centers, related PL centers, etc., are supported.