Type 1 (Mandatory Safety Certification):  Consist of 53 product categories (e.g. Hazardous location, heavy machinery, firefighting equipment) that are considered as posing comparatively more danger to consumers.  These products must be tested in-country by a KATS* certified laboratory, and require certification and registration by KATS*.

KCcertification

韩国kc认证

Obtaining South Korea certifications can be tricky, and delays can occur from not going in with the right test plan, or having the right regulatory information.  The following are preventable issues that can cause delays:

Type 3 (Declaration of Conformity – DoC):  Consist of 33 product categories that are considered to be not dangerous to consumers (e.g. less than 50V).  Products under this category are required to meet safety standards either by in-house or third-party testing.  No KATS registration or certification is required.

Type 2 (Self Declaration Certification):  Consist of 93 product categories that are considered to be less dangerous to consumers (such as A/V and ITE equipment).  Products under this category do not require in-country testing, but do require certification an registration by KATS* are required to meet safety standards without factory inspection or on-going market surveillance.

Kccertificate check

Under the KC Safety certification scheme many types of equipment require safety approval.  Electrical and electronic equipment are categorized into Type 1, Type 2 and Type 3:

Once a product has received KC certification, the KC logo and product certificate number must be labeled on the name plate of the product.

KCsafety certification

All electrical and electronic equipment requires KC EMC certification.  Equipment incorporating radios, RF or wireless requires KC RF certification.  The national certification body for KC EMC and RF certification is the RRA (National Radio Research Agency).

G&M Compliance has established partners in South Korea to ensure that the certification process is completed in a timely manner. Our compliance experts understand the regulations and technical requirements necessary to minimize the risk of certification delays or rejection.  In addition we stay updated on ever-changing regulations and requirements.

For electrical products, depending on the type of equipment, certifications other than KC may be required for Korea.  Additional approvals such as energy efficiency (KEMCO) and medical device registration (KFDA) may apply in Korea.  In addition all manufactures/importers selling products in Korea must register with the Korea Products Safety Association (KPSA) (link to http://www.ksafety.kr)