Korea KC Certification | GCA

1. What is the SDoC(Supplier ’ s Declaration of Conformity) Scheme? Since July 24th, 2024, unlike traditional certification that requires RRA review, the SDoC allows manufacturers or 3rd party labs to test products and register them directly on the RRA site. It is essentially a notification-based system where the supplier declares the product's conformity under their own responsibility.   Target Products include: USB/Battery-powered household appliances, electric tools, audio/video devices, and office products All lighting products Measuring, inspection, and testing equipment Railway and large-scale industrial products 2. Required Documentation Submitted to RRA: Application form(electronic method), external photos, and Power of Attorney (POA). retained by local representative: SDoC form, POA, test reports, external drawings/photos, Components/parts placement (components layout) drawing or photos, and the User Manual. Important Note for Class A Equipment : Industria...

On December 31, 2025, the National Radio Research Agency (RRA) issued Notification No. 2025-22 , amending part of the EMC standards as a public safety measure in response to malfunction issues of platform screen door (PSD) sensors caused by broadband 5G mobile communication signals. The amendment aims to ensure the broadband radiation immunity of PSD laser sensors (or LiDAR sensors). This notification will take effect on July 1, 2026. Key Amendment •   Addition of broadband radiated RF electromagnetic field immunity criteria for enclosure ports (equipment under test) in multimedia equipment EMC standards. Test item Test condition Unit Test method Performance criterion Remarks Broadband radiated RF electromagnetic field 3400 ~ 3700 MHz Upon formal establishment of the national standard (KS C IEC 61000-4-41), the relevant standard will be applied. A • This requ...

On December 29, 2025, the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment (MCEE) issued Announcement No. 2025-220 , proposing a partial amendment to the Operational Regulations of the e-Standby Program. Public opinions will be accepted until January 18, 2026. Key Proposed Revisions Transfer of management scope: Multifunction printers and bidets will be transferred from products subject to the e-Standby program to the minimum energy performance standard (MEPS), as their power consumption during operating mode requires management. Exclusion of target products: Facsimiles, modems, and digital converters will be excluded from the products subject to the e-Standby program due to declining demand and reduced need for power consumption management. GCA Korea provides expert support for global companies navigating Korea’s regulatory requirements, including KC Certification. Our expertise covers  KC EMC ,  KC Safety ,  KC Energy Efficiency ,  KC Automotive Components , ...

On December 23, 2025, the Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) issued an announcement No. 2025-370 , proposing a revision to the safety standard KC 60335-2-29 (Household and Similar Electrical Appliances – Safety – Part 2-29: Particular Requirements for Battery Chargers). This revision aims to update the safety standards in alignment with international standards. KATS is collecting public opinions on the proposed amendment until February 3, 2026. Key Revisions Update of IEC Edition: Ed 5.0 (2016-06) → Ed 5.1 (2019-03) Expansion of ripple-free DC output range: Up to 120 V → Up to 250 V Classification of charger types based on transformer specifications: - Type 1: Battery charger output circuits supplied through a safety isolating transformer (DC output voltage must not exceed 120 V) - Type 2: Battery charger output circuits supplied through an isolating transformer (DC output voltage must not exceed 250 V) GCA Korea provides expert support for globa...

Happy New Year 2026 from GCA KOREA! As we welcome 2026, GCA KOREA would like to express our sincere gratitude to our valued clients and partners for their continued trust and collaboration throughout the past year. Our team remains fully dedicated to providing expert certification consulting and practical regulatory guidance that supports your product launches and global market access. In the new year, we will continue to share clear regulatory updates and offer comprehensive project support to help you navigate complex compliance requirements with confidence. We wish you a prosperous year filled with successful approvals, safe products, and steady business growth. Warm regards, The GCA KOREA Team GCA Korea provides expert support for global companies navigating Korea’s regulatory requirements, including KC Certification. Our expertise covers  KC EMC ,  KC Safety ,  KC Energy Efficiency ,  KC Automotive Components ,  KCsEx (ATEX, IECEx) ,  and  MFDS (K...

On December 22, 2025, the Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) issued an administrative pre-announcement of revisions to the Standards for Handling Nonconformity with Household Product Safety Standards and the Operational Guidelines for the Safety Management of Electrical Appliances and Household Products , with the aim of enhancing the safety management efficiency of protective helmets for sports users and clarifying the scope of safety application by type. This revision serves as a follow-up to the upcoming amendment of safety standards for sports helmets , effective February 2, 2026. Public opinions will be collected until January 12, 2026. Key Revision Details Alignment of test items (materials, performance, etc.) with the updated safety standards Improved non-compliance handling criteria reflecting real-world hazard levels, such as retention system performance Addition of missing model classifications for hiking and ski helmets Clarification of types for ba...