전체 글 (556) 썸네일형 리스트형 KC EMC Certification in Korea: Adding a Series Model Without Testing When adding a new model name (series model) to an existing product that has already obtained KC certification through the RRA conformity assessment process, a change notification may be submitted without additional testing, provided that certain conditions are met.To add a model without additional testing, the electrical circuits and structure of the basic model and the series model to be added .. Korea Tightens Energy Efficiency Standards for Clothes Dryers and Household Gas Boilers from Oct. 2026 Korea will strengthen energy efficiency standards for clothes dryers and household gas boilers, effective October 1, 2026, as part of efforts to improve its energy efficiency management system. This amendment aims to promote energy conservation, with the key changes outlined below. Key Changes① Clothes DryersBoth the energy efficiency rating criteria and the Minimum Energy Performance Standards .. Korea's MFDS Proposes In Vitro Test Methods for Sunscreen SPF and PA Evaluation Korea's Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) has proposed amendments that would introduce internationally standardized in vitro test methods — ISO 23675 and ISO 24443 — for evaluating sunscreen SPF and PA. The proposed changes are expected to significantly cut testing time and cost while bringing Korea's requirements in line with international standards.The amendments were issued as advance n.. 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.. 이전 1 2 3 4 ··· 56 다음
