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cover item thumbnail Fire Safety for Electric Bicycles and Scooters Fire Safety for Electric Bicycles and Scooters As the use of electric bicycles and scooters grows, so do fire risks, mainly due to battery overcharging or damage. According to the National Fire Agency, most fire incidents stem from these issues.To prevent accidents, the Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS), along with other safety bodies, recommend:Using KC-certified productsCheckin..
cover item thumbnail MFDS Establishes Guidelines for Analyzing Allergenic Substances in Hygiene Products MFDS, Guidelines for Analysis Methods of Hygiene ProductsThe Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) announced on September 25 the establishment of new guidelines for analyzing allergenic substances in hygiene products, including common items like tissues and detergents. These guidelines are a significant step forward in ensuring consumer safety by providing a method to accurately identify 25 al..
cover item thumbnail Korean Autonomous Driving Data Standard Adopted as U.S. Standard Korean Autonomous Driving Data Standard Adopted as U.S. Standard Korea’s autonomous driving traffic signal data standard (TLSM) has been successfully included in the 2024 revised edition of the SAE J2735 standard, the de facto international standard in the autonomous vehicle industry. The updated version was published on September 16th (U.S. time). The Korean Agency for Technology and Standards ..
cover item thumbnail U.S. to Ban the Sale of Vehicles with Chinese or Russian Software Starting in 2027 U.S. to Ban the Sale of Vehicles Equipped with Chinese or Russian Software The U.S. government has announced regulations that will ban the sale of autonomous and connected vehicles using Chinese or Russian software and components starting in 2027. These regulations will apply to key technologies, including Vehicle Connectivity Systems (VCS) and Autonomous Driving Systems (ADS), effectively prohi..
cover item thumbnail Korea-Czech Industry and Energy Tech Forum Held in Prague Korea-Czech Industry and Energy Tech Forum Held in Prague The Czech Republic, known for its global leadership in precision machinery, optics, and nanomaterials, is strengthening its technological ties with Korea. To further enhance this cooperation, the Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Energy hosted the Korea-Czech Industry and Energy Tech Forum on September 20 in Prague.Key Participants and Out..
cover item thumbnail MFDS Warns: Caution Needed for Overseas Direct Purchase Cosmetics With the rise in overseas direct purchases of cosmetics, the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) has issued important precautions to help prevent consumer harm. Unlike officially imported products, which undergo strict safety inspections in Korea, cosmetics purchased via overseas direct channels do not go through such processes. It's highly recommended to choose officially imported products ..
cover item thumbnail 69 Non-Compliant Overseas Products Blocked from Distribution in Korea The Ministry of Environment inspected 558 products from overseas online retailers and found 69 that did not meet domestic safety standards. These products included household chemicals and metal accessories, which failed to comply with the "Act on Safety Management of Household Chemical Products and Biocides" and the "Chemical Substances Registration and Evaluation Act."The Ministry listed these ..
cover item thumbnail Korean Agency for Technology and Standards Issues Recall for 54 Products The Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) has recently conducted a comprehensive safety investigation on 916 products across 73 categories that were found to have high non-compliance rates or pose significant risks, such as fire or accidents. As a result of this investigation, KATS has issued a recall for 54 products. • 14 electrical goods • 14 household goods • 26 children's product..
cover item thumbnail South Korea to Host the 1st World Standards Forum in 2025 South Korea to Host the 1st World Standards Forum in 2025South Korea will host the 1st World Standards Forum in Seoul in December 2025. This decision was made at the 2024 ISO General Assembly held in Cartagena, Colombia. Event Overview:The ISO, IEC, and ITU have confirmed Seoul as the venue for the inaugural World Standards Forum, focusing on global business standards.The forum will bring togeth..
cover item thumbnail MFDS Announces Approval Status of Medical Products for August 2024 MFDS Approves 126 Medical Products in August 2024The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) continues its commitment to ensuring the safety and efficacy of medical products, having approved a total of 126 medical products in August 2024. The approved products include:• 29 pharmaceuticals • 2 quasi-drugs • 95 medical devices This approval figure highlights a notable level of regulatory activity,..