The Consumer Affairs Agency just issued orders to SNOW application operators. Here's what it means for digital commerce in Japan.

1️⃣ Consumer Affairs Agency — SNOW Service Providers Order
The agency issued formal orders under the Act on Regulation of Specified Commercial Transactions to two firms offering services via the SNOW app.
This enforcement action directly hits online platform operators and digital service firms failing to meet clear commercial disclosure rules.
The targeted businesses must immediately correct their transaction processes and adopt fully compliant practices.

2️⃣ Consumer Affairs Agency — SNOW Cease and Desist Orders
The watchdog issued cease and desist orders under the Premiums and Representations Act targeting stealth marketing in the SNOW app services.
The legal crackdown hits digital application developers and web marketing firms who use hidden ads to influence consumer choice.
Firms must permanently stop deceptive labeling and set up new internal controls to prevent marketing violations.

3️⃣ Ministry of the Environment — Recruitment for Sustainable Fashion Partners
The ministry launched a joint partner recruitment campaign alongside economic and consumer watchdogs to find new sustainable fashion partners.
This green plan hits domestic clothing brands, retail firms, and consumer fashion groups across the Japanese market.
Interested business groups should send partner applications to actively align with national circular economy waste targets.

4️⃣ Securities and Futures Commission — China Candy Executive Disqualifications
The regulator obtained thirteen-year court bans against several former top managers of China Candy Holdings Limited for corporate malfeasance.
This severe legal sanction hits corporate directors and executive officers who participate in deceptive financial fraud.
The banned executives are legally barred from acting as directors of any listed company in Hong Kong.

5️⃣ Service of Regulation and Supervision of the Financial Market — Pension Fund Resolution
The agency approved a key resolution setting out legal rules that govern how pension savings are invested in Kyrgyzstan.
The updated administrative framework hits local pension fund managers, asset firms, and domestic investment markets.
Fund managers must restructure their portfolio asset mix to meet the newly issued investment standards.

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— Elena Navarro · Managing Editor, RegNext
Daily Asia-Pacific Radar · Thursday 06 Aug 2026
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