Each EBC Committee is unique, reflecting the varied make-up of the EBC membership and the issues they deal with on a day-to-day basis. Some committees have memberships constituting a significant share of the Japanese market and are officially recognized by the Japanese Government as a primary industry contact while others are devoted to increasing market access opportunities for their members. Other committees address cross-sector issues such as e-commerce and taxation, which affect all firms in Japan, regardless of their line of business.

In general, EBC Committees perform a combination of the following functions:

• Identifying obstacles facing European companies doing business in Japan
• Promoting European interests in a particular issue area
• Liaising with relevant Government Ministries and other industry groups
• Responding to requests from the EBC Secretariat, the media, government representatives, and other organisations for information on the public policy work of European businesses in Japan

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