전체 글 (553) 썸네일형 리스트형 Korean Explosion-Proof Certification (KCs Ex): 4 Types of Certification Assessment Korea’s KCs explosion-proof certification system comprehensively assesses not only a product’s explosion-proof performance but also the manufacturer’s technical capabilities and production system through a safety certification body designated in accordance with Article 84 of the Occupational Safety and Health Act. Once all applicable requirements are met, the KCs mark is granted, allowing the pr.. Korea Proposes New Waterproof and Overcurrent Tests for Electric Bicycles in 2026 Why is Korea introducing new safety tests for electric bicycles?Korea is strengthening its KC safety requirements to help prevent electric bicycle fires. On August 4, 2026, the Korea Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) issued a public notice of proposed amendments to Annex 40 (Bicycles) of the Safety Standards for Consumer Products Subject to Safety Confirmation. The proposed amendments i.. KCs Ex Certification for IECEx & ATEX Certified Products Entering the Korean Market Many manufacturers assume that IECEx or ATEX certification is sufficient to sell explosion-protected equipment in South Korea.However, KCs Ex certification is still mandatory for products entering the Korean market. Existing IECEx or ATEX certificates and supporting test documentation may allow certain testing and documentation requirements to be reduced or simplified during the KCs Ex certifica.. Korea Revises KC Safety Standard for Tablet PCs: What It Means for Large-Screen Smartphones The Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) has revised the KC Safety Confirmation criteria for tablet PCs by increasing the minimum screen diagonal size from 17 cm to 20 cm.As a result of this amendment, large-screen smartphones that were previously classified as tablet PCs for KC Safety Confirmation purposes solely due to their screen size will no longer fall under the tablet PC crit.. Korea Revises Seven KC Safety Standards for Electrical Appliances On July 20, 2026, the Korea Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) announced revisions to seven electrical appliance safety standards. The revisions are intended to update Korea's KC electrical appliance safety standards by reflecting international agreements, including WTO/TBT and IECEE.Which Seven Electrical Appliance Safety Standards Were Revised?KC 60335-2-2: Household and similar electr.. Korea Moves to Mandate Pedal Misapplication Prevention Systems in New Vehicles from 2029 On July 10, 2026, Korea’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport (MOLIT) announced an amendment to the Regulations for Performance and Safety Standards of Motor Vehicles and Vehicle Parts (MOLIT Ordinance No. 1602). Under the amended regulation, Pedal Misapplication Accident Prevention Systems (PMAPS) will become mandatory for passenger cars and for buses, trucks, and special-purpose veh.. Korea Strengthens KC Safety Standards for Furniture for Children The Korea Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) has announced a proposed revision to the safety standard for "Furniture for Children," a children's product subject to the Supplier's Declaration of Conformity (SDoC) scheme, to help prevent child safety accidents (Announcement No. 2026-211). The proposed revision aims to strengthen the prevention of chest-of-drawer tip-over accidents and harm.. Korea Revises KC Safety Standards to Support the Launch of New EV Chargers The Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) has published proposed revisions to the KC safety standards and related operational guidelines (Announcement No. 2026-206) for public comment to ensure the safety of new types of electric vehicle chargers and support the smooth launch of new products in response to advances in EV charging technology and changes in the market environment. Publ.. Korea MFDS Introduces New Self-Testing IVD Categories for Influenza and Drugs of Abuse The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) amended the Regulation on IVD Medical Device Items and Item Classification (Notification No. 2026-45) on June 30, 2026, establishing two new categories of self-testing in vitro diagnostic medical devices (IVDs) for influenza and drugs of abuse.The amendment expands public access to self-testing IVDs by broadening the scope beyond the existing nine self.. Korea Updates KC EMC Applicability for Home Network Terminals The Korea National Radio Research Agency (RRA) has amended the Notification on Conformity Assessment of Broadcasting and Communication Equipment (Notification No. 2026-2), effective June 26, 2026, to clarify the applicability of the KC EMC Conformity Assessment to Home Network Terminals.The amendment adds Home Network Terminals, such as wall-mounted smart home control panels, to the list of repr.. 이전 1 2 3 4 ··· 56 다음
