What is KC certification?
KC (Korea Certification) certification is a safety certification system for electrical and electronic appliances in South Korea. It is a mandatory implementation of the Korea Institute of Technology and Standards (KATS) in accordance with the "ELECTRIC APPLIANCES SAFETY CONTROL ACT" on January 1, 2009. Sexual safety certification system.
From July 1, 2012, EMC and Safety are managed separately. All electrical and electronic products that apply for South Korean certification must obtain KC certificates and KCC certificates (new MSIP) for their safety and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) requirements. . In addition to KC certificates, most electronic and electrical products need to have EMC KCC certification to ensure that there is no problem in customs clearance. There is also a low-voltage electronic and electrical product that only needs to have EMC KCC certification.
Technical information required to apply for KC Mark certification:
1. Safety certification application (Application Form)
2. Product deions (or Users Manuals): Korean Version
3. List of critical c o mponents
4. Insulation material catalog (designated products)
5. Product circuit diagram (Circuit Diagram)
6. Letter of authorization (Letter of authorization)
7. Marking Label (Marking Label)
8. Factory survey form (Questionaire)
9. Specification of Transformer
10. Prepare samples (the number of samples depends on the type of product) (Products)
Korea KC certification application process:
1. Submit KC certification application
2. Prepare certification materials and submit them to the Korean testing laboratory for inspection
3. After the test is completed, a qualified test report will be issued
4. KC registration and issuance
Certificate validity period:
1. Compulsory safety certification-----none, annual review maintains validity
2. Self-discipline safety confirmation-5 years, no factory inspection required
3. Self-confirmation by the supplier-----no certificate, the confirmation is permanently valid
Requirements for certificate holders: Compulsory safety certification must be certificated by the product production factory, and the other two types of certification factories/Korea agents can hold the certificate. Therefore, if you are only a trader, and the product to be KC certified is a product within the scope of compulsory certification, then it is not recommended to spend money to do this KC certification.
If you want to know more about KC certification in South Korea, please call ZRLK for detailed inquiry. If you have a product that needs to apply for KC certification in South Korea, you can also contact our company. We will provide you with professional and efficient testing and certification services at preferential prices. Good service. If you provide us with product pictures and specifications, we will give us the corresponding cycle, quotation and specific plan according to your product. Welcome to inquire!
