Article 11-13Ensuring Reliability
第十一条の十三（信頼性の確保）
A Registered Testing Organization must produce documents regarding the management of Testing Tasks (including the protection of confidential information on the Exam and the criteria for passing the Exam) and take measures for ensuring the reliability of Testing Tasks provided by Cabinet Office Order.
A Registered Testing Organization must hold the Exam fairly, in accordance with the procedures of the Exam mentioned in Article 10-3, paragraph (5).
Article 11-14Notification on Changes to Registered Particulars
第十一条の十四（登録事項の変更の届出）
When a Registered Testing Organization changes any particulars set forth in Article 11-11, paragraph (2), items (ii) to (v), the organization must notify the Prime Minister of the change at least two weeks prior to making the change.
登録試験機関は、第十一条の十一第二項第二号から第五号までに掲げる事項を変更しようとするときは、変更しようとする日の二週間前までに、その旨を内閣総理大臣に届け出なければならない。
Article 11-15Regulations for Testing Tasks
第十一条の十五（試験業務規程）
A Registered Testing Organization must enact regulations regarding Testing Tasks (hereinafter referred to as "Regulations for Testing Tasks"), and obtain the approval of the Prime Minister before the start of the Testing Tasks. When Regulations for Testing Tasks are to be revised, the Registered Testing Organization concerned must obtain the approval of the Prime Minister.
Regulations for Testing Tasks must provide for the methods of implementing the Testing Tasks, measures for ensuring the reliability of the Exam, fees for taking the Exam, and other particulars provided by Cabinet Office Order.
If the Prime Minister finds that Regulations for Testing Tasks approved in accordance with paragraph (1) have become inappropriate for holding the Exam fairly, the Prime Minister may order the Registered Testing Organization concerned to revise the Regulations for Testing Tasks.
Article 11-16Suspension and Discontinuance of Testing Tasks
第十一条の十六（試験業務の休廃止）
A Registered Testing Organization must not suspend or discontinue all or part of Testing Tasks without obtaining the permission of the Prime Minister.
Article 11-17Storage and Browsing of Financial Statements
第十一条の十七（財務諸表等の備付け及び閲覧等）
A Registered Testing Organization must produce the list of assets, the balance sheet, and the profit-and-loss statement or the income and expenditure statement and business reports (including electromagnetic records (meaning records used in computer data processing, which are created in electronic form, magnetic form, or any other form that is impossible to perceive through the human senses alone; hereinafter the same applies in this Article), if any; referred to as "Financial Statements, etc." in the following paragraph and Article 57) for each fiscal year within three months after the end of the fiscal year, and store Financial Statements, etc. at the office thereof for five years.
Examinees and other stakeholders may make any of the following requests anytime during the operating hours of a Registered Testing Organization; provided, however, that in order to make the request described in item (ii) or (iv), it is necessary to pay the fees set by the Registered Testing Organization:
a request for the browsing or copying of Financial Statements, etc. in written format, if any;
財務諸表等が書面をもって作成されているときは、当該書面の閲覧又は謄写の請求
a request for the copies or abridged copies of the written Financial Statements, etc. mentioned in the preceding item;
前号の書面の謄本又は抄本の請求
a request for the browsing or copying of the electronic or magnetic records of Financial Statements, etc. displayed by means as provided by Cabinet Office Order, in the case where Financial Statements, etc. have been produced in an electromagnetic format; and
a request for the provision of some particulars of the electronic or magnetic records mentioned in the previous item by electronic or magnetic means (meaning using an electronic data processing system and using other information communications technology; the same applies in Article 12, paragraph (4)) provided by Cabinet Office Order or the issuance of a document including the particulars.
第十一条の十八（試験委員）
If a Registered Testing Organization appoints examiners, the organization must notify the Prime Minister of the appointment without delay. If the appointment is changed, the organization must notify the Prime Minister without delay.
登録試験機関は、試験委員を選任したときは、遅滞なく、内閣総理大臣にその旨を届け出なければならない。これを変更したときも、同様とする。
If an examiner violates this Act, the provisions of any order or administrative measures under this Act, or Regulations for Testing Tasks, or commits an extremely improper act in Testing Tasks, the Prime Minister may order the Registered Testing Organization concerned to dismiss the examiner.
Those who were dismissed from the post of an examiner due to the order pursuant to the preceding paragraph less than two years ago may not become an examiner.
前項の規定による命令により試験委員の職を解任され、解任の日から二年を経過しない者は、試験委員となることができない。
Article 11-19Duty of Confidentiality
第十一条の十九（秘密保持義務等）
Any of those who are or were the officers or personnel (including examiners; the same applies in the following paragraph) of a Registered Testing Organization must not divulge any confidential information learned in the course of the Testing Tasks.
The officers or personnel of a Registered Testing Organization engaged in Testing Tasks are deemed to be officials engaged in public services pursuant to laws and regulations, for the purpose of applying the Penal Code (Act No. 45 of 1907) and other penal provisions.
試験業務に従事する登録試験機関の役員又は職員は、刑法（明治四十年法律第四十五号）その他の罰則の適用については、法令により公務に従事する職員とみなす。
第十一条の二十（適合命令）
If the Prime Minister finds that a Registered Testing Organization does not comply with any of the items of Article 11-11, paragraph (1), the Prime Minister may order the Registered Testing Organization to take necessary measures to comply with the provisions.
内閣総理大臣は、登録試験機関が第十一条の十一第一項各号のいずれかに適合しなくなったと認めるときは、当該登録試験機関に対し、これらの規定に適合するため必要な措置をとるべきことを命ずることができる。
第十一条の二十一（改善命令）
If the Prime Minister finds that a Registered Testing Organization violates the provisions of Article 11-13, the Prime Minister may order the Registered Testing Organization to take necessary measures for carrying out Testing Tasks in accordance with Article 11-13 or improving testing methods and related activities.
第十一条の二十二（登録の取消し等）
If a Registered Testing Organization falls under item (i) or (iii) of Article 11-10, the Prime Minister must deregister the Registered Testing Organization.
If a Registered Testing Organization falls under one of the following items, the Prime Minister may deregister the Registered Testing Organization or order the Registered Testing Organization to suspend all or part of its Testing Tasks while specifying a period of suspension:
a Registered Testing Organization violates Article 11-14, Article 11-16, Article 11-17, paragraph (1) or the following Article;
第十一条の十四、第十一条の十六、第十一条の十七第一項又は次条の規定に違反したとき。
a Registered Testing Organization conducts Testing Tasks without following Regulations for Testing Tasks approved in accordance with Article 11-15, paragraph (1);
第十一条の十五第一項の認可を受けた試験業務規程によらないで試験業務を行ったとき。
a Registered Testing Organization violates an order pursuant to the provisions of Article 11-15, paragraph (3), Article 11-18, paragraph (2) or the preceding two Articles;
第十一条の十五第三項、第十一条の十八第二項又は前二条の規定による命令に違反したとき。
a Registered Testing Organization refuses a request pursuant to the provisions of the items of Article 11-17, paragraph (2) without a legitimate reason; or
正当な理由がないのに第十一条の十七第二項各号の規定による請求を拒んだとき。
a Registered Testing Organization is registered by fraudulent means.
不正の手段により登録を受けたとき。
Article 11-23Recording in Ledgers
第十一条の二十三（帳簿の記載）
A Registered Testing Organization must prepare ledgers pursuant to the provisions of Cabinet Office Order, write the particulars regarding Testing Tasks provided by Cabinet Office Order in the ledgers, and store the ledgers.
Article 11-24Reports and On-Site Investigations
第十一条の二十四（報告、立入調査等）
If the Prime Minister finds it necessary to do so for ensuring the proper implementation of Testing Tasks, the Prime Minister may ask a Registered Testing Organization to make any necessary report on the situation of Testing Tasks or have the relevant officials enter the office of the Registered Testing Organization, conduct the necessary investigations or ask the necessary questions regarding the situation of Testing Tasks, equipment, ledgers, documents, and other material.
Pursuant to the preceding paragraph, when the relevant officials enter the office, the officials must carry identification and produce it if requested by any person concerned.
前項の規定により職員が立ち入るときは、その身分を示す証明書を携帯し、関係者の請求があるときは、これを提示しなければならない。
The authority under the provisions of paragraph (1) must not be construed as having been accorded for the purpose of a criminal investigation.
第一項の規定による権限は、犯罪捜査のために認められたものと解してはならない。
Article 11-25Implementation of Testing Tasks by the Prime Minister
第十一条の二十五（内閣総理大臣による試験業務の実施）
After Registration, the Prime Minister must not conduct Testing Tasks.
The Prime Minister may conduct all or part of Testing Tasks, if there are no Registered Testing Organizations, the suspension or discontinuance of all or part of Testing Tasks is permitted pursuant to the provisions of Article 11-16, Registration is cancelled pursuant to the provisions of Article 11-22, the Prime Minister orders a Registered Testing Organization to suspend all or part of Testing Tasks pursuant to the provisions of Article 11-22, paragraph (2), it becomes difficult for a Registered Testing Organization to implement all or part of Testing Tasks due to natural disaster or other reasons, or it is considered necessary.
The succession of Testing Tasks and other necessary particulars in cases where the Prime Minister carries out all or part of Testing Tasks pursuant to the provisions of the preceding paragraph is provided by Cabinet Office Order.
Article 11-26Public Announcements
第十一条の二十六（公示）
In the following cases, the Prime Minister must make an announcement through the Official Gazette:
内閣総理大臣は、次に掲げる場合には、その旨を官報に公示しなければならない。
Registration is conducted;
登録をしたとき。
a notification pursuant to the provisions of Article 11-14 is submitted;
第十一条の十四の規定による届出があったとき。
permission pursuant to the provisions of Article 11-16 is given;
第十一条の十六の規定による許可をしたとき。
Registration is cancelled pursuant to the provisions of Article 11-22 or the Prime Minister orders a Registered Testing Organization to suspend all or part of Testing Tasks pursuant to the provisions of Article 11-22, paragraph (2); and
pursuant to the provisions of the preceding Article, the Prime Minister conducts all or part of Testing Tasks or stops doing so.
a Registered Testing Organization
「登録試験機関」
A corporation registered by the Prime Minister to hold the qualification examination for consumer affairs consultants (消費生活相談員資格試験).
Short name set inArticle 10-3, paragraph (1)
the Exam
「試験」
The qualification examination for consumer affairs consultants (消費生活相談員資格試験) under Article 10-3, paragraph (1) of the Consumer Safety Act, which tests whether a person has the knowledge and skills needed to give consumer affairs consultations.
Short name set inArticle 10-3, paragraph (3)
Registration
「登録」
The Prime Minister's registration of a body as a Registered Testing Organization (登録試験機関) to hold the qualification examination for consumer affairs consultants, granted on the application of the body that wants to do that work.
Short name set inArticle 11-9, paragraph (1)
Testing Tasks
「試験業務」
The work of holding the qualification examination for consumer affairs consultants (消費生活相談員資格試験).
Short name set inArticle 11-9, paragraph (1)
Regulations for Testing Tasks
「試験業務規程」
The rules a Registered Testing Organization (登録試験機関) must set for its examination work and have approved by the Prime Minister before that work starts.
Short name set inArticle 11-15, paragraph (1)
Financial Statements, etc.
「財務諸表等」
In Article 11-17, paragraph (2) and Article 57, the inventory of property, balance sheet, profit and loss or income and expenditure statement and business report a Registered Testing Organization (登録試験機関) must prepare each business year, including electronic records made in their place.
Short name set inArticle 11-17, paragraph (1)· applies only in this provision and in Article 11-17, paragraph (2); and Article 57
electronic or magnetic recordmachine translation
「電磁的記録」
A record made in electronic, magnetic or any other form people cannot perceive directly, for use in computer processing.
Defined inArticle 11-17, paragraph (1)· applies only in this article
electronic or magnetic means
「電磁的方法」
A way of using an electronic data processing system or other information and communications technology.
Defined inArticle 11-17, paragraph (2), item (iv)· applies only in this provision and in Article 12, paragraph (4)
Prime Minister
内閣総理大臣
The head of the Cabinet. Designated by the Diet from among its own members, and appointed by the Emperor on that designation (Articles 67 and 6). The Prime Minister appoints and may dismiss the other Ministers of State at will, and a majority of them must be members of the Diet (Article 68). No Minister of State can be subjected to legal action while in office without the Prime Minister's consent (Article 75).
Written by AI using Constitution, Arts. 6, 67, 68, 75 and Wikipedia: Prime Minister of Japan as a reference.