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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,..
cover item thumbnail Mandatory Information for Selling EV Drive Batteries Mandatory Information for Selling EV Drive BatteriesWhen selling a vehicle equipped with a drive battery or the drive battery itself, the following information must be provided for both the drive battery and its cells: Capacity of the drive batteryRated voltage and maximum output of the drive batteryManufacturer of the drive battery cellsType and main materials of the drive battery cells Public ..
cover item thumbnail KATS and Local Governments Launch Joint Crackdown on Illegal and Non-Certified Products Targeted Crackdown on Illegal Product Distribution Begins: Focus on Electric Scooters and Bicycles The Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) has partnered with 22 local governments to launch a targeted crackdown on the distribution of illegal products, including electric scooters and electric bicycles. This operation, running from September 3 to October 24, aims to enforce safety reg..
cover item thumbnail Korean Government Announces Electric Vehicle Fire Safety Management Measures The Korean government has introduced new measures to improve fire safety for electric vehicles (EVs).1. Strengthening Battery ManagementThe EV battery certification will begin with a pilot project in October, ahead of the original schedule, and require mandatory public disclosure of key battery details.EV inspections will include expanded battery checks, and a battery history management system w..
cover item thumbnail MFDS Revises Medical Device Manufacturing and Quality Management Standards The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) has issued an administrative notice on September 5 regarding amendments to the 'Medical Device Manufacturing and Quality Management Standards' aimed at reducing the burden of on-site inspections for medical device manufacturers. The MFDS will collect opinions on these changes until September 26.Key Changes in the Amendment:Simplified Regular Inspection..
cover item thumbnail 2024 Energy Efficiency Target System Seminar Held in Korea The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, together with the Korea Energy Agency, held the 2024 Energy Efficiency Target System Seminar in Busan on September 4.Overview of the KEEP 30 ProgramKEEP 30 is a program where 30 major energy-consuming companies aim to improve their energy efficiency by 1% annually from 2023 to 2027, with government support. The program officially began in 2023 after an..
cover item thumbnail 40 Imported Products Fail to Meet Korean Safety Standards The Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS), under the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, recently announced the results of a comprehensive safety investigation on 190 popular products sold on overseas online platforms. The findings revealed that 40 of these products did not comply with Korean safety standards. Why Was This Investigation Conducted? This investigation was initiated..