Certification Introduction

KC (Korea Certification) certification, formerly known as EK certification, is the Korean electrical and electronic appliances safety certification system, that is, KC mark certification, is the Korean Institute of Technology and Standards (KATS) in accordance with the "Electrical Appliance Safety Management Act" (ELECTRIC APPLIANCES SAFETY CONTROL ACT) in 2009 The mandatory safety certification system implemented on January 1st.

In order to avoid repeated certification, EMC and Safety will be managed separately from July 1, 2012. For electronic and electrical products applying for Korean certification, they must obtain KC certificate and KCC for their safety (Safety) and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) requirements. Certificate (new MSIP). There are 2 KC-certified certification bodies: Korea Mechanical and Electrical Testing Institute (KTC, Korea Testing Certification) and Korea Industrial Technology Testing Institute (KTL, Korea Electrical Testing Institute). These two are not only KC's certification agencies, but also qualification testing laboratories.

In terms of safety standards, all products entering the Korean market must meet the Korean safety standard K standard (similar to the IEC standard). When using the IEC standard, it must meet the requirements of South Korea. The national differences can be found in the announcement in the IECEE CB system. In terms of EMC, the Korean EMI standard is similar to the CISPR standard, and the EMS standard is similar to the EN standard.

According to the requirements of the new "Electrical Appliances Safety Management Law", according to the different hazard levels of products, KC certification is divided into mandatory safety certification, self-discipline safety certification and supplier self-confirmation. Among them, the products controlled by mandatory safety certification are more dangerous High, the risk of products self-confirmed and controlled by suppliers is low.

Product Range

The product range of KC certification generally includes electrical products from AC 50 volts to less than 1000 volts:

1. Wire and Cable (Cords, Cables and Cord set)

2. Electrical Switches (Switches for Electrical Appliances)

3. Capacitors or filters as components for power supply unit

4. Electrical Equipment Parts and Connection Parts (Installation Accessories and Connection Devices)

5. Electrical Protection Parts (Installation Protective Equipment)

6. Transformer (Safety Transformer and Similar Equipment)

7. Household appliances (Household and Similar Equipment Appliances)

8. Motor Tools

9. Audio, Video and Similar Electronic Appliances

10. IT and Office Appliances

11. Lighting Machine (Lightings)

12.Appliance with Power Supply or Charger

other information

Technical information: voltage frequency 110V/220V/380V, 60Hz or 50Hz/60Hz, plug KSC8305

Whether mandatory: mandatory

Certificate validity period:

1. Compulsory safety certification ----- None, annual review maintains validity (the following template)

2. Self-discipline safety confirmation -----5 years

3. Supplier self-confirmation ----- no certificate, the confirmation is valid

Factory inspection requirements: mandatory safety certification requires first factory inspection and annual audit

Certificate holder requirements: The mandatory safety certification must be a factory certificate, and the other two types of certification factories/manufacturers/importers can hold the certificate.

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