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This guideline applies to electrical equipment with a voltage rating exceeding 30 Vac or 42 Vdc . Please note that certain devices, such as notebooks and mobile phones, are subject to different standards. Note 1: Under KC safety regulations, the term " Manufacturer " refers strictly to the actual factory, a definition that differs from the one used by the RRA (Radio Research Agency). Note 2: IEC CB test reports and certificates are accepted . Approval Types: Safety Certification Product Categories: Cables, power cords, switches, power capacitors, power filters, plugs, sockets, inlets/outlets, fuses, and insulating transformers. Household Appliances: Vacuum cleaners, irons, electric ovens, washing machines, AC mixers, coffee makers, refrigerators, microwave ovens, air conditioners, and fans. Power & Battery Supplies: AC adapters (chargers) and Lithium secondary battery cells (specifically for smartphones, notebooks, or tablets with an energy density exceeding...

The Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) has revised the KC safety standards for Protective helmets for vehicular users to align them with products currently distributed in the market under Notification No. 2026-031 . This revision updates Annex 52 (Protective helmets for vehicular users) of the Safety Standards for Consumer Products Subject to Safety Confirmation to reflect internationally applicable requirements. The amended standards will take effect on October 11, 2026. Key Revisions Update of helmet types to align with current market products Types of headform for testing expanded from 3 to 6, with improved size indication for users Test methods updated to reflect the new headform specifications, and new requirements established for helmets without chin straps 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 ...

To support the advancement of wireless communication technologies and the development of new industrial infrastructure, the current unlicensed wireless equipment ( Radio equipment for radio stations that can be established without reporting ) has been partially revised under Notification No. 2026-9 . The amendment relaxes the indoor RF power limits for wireless access systems, including Wi-Fi devices operating in the 6   GHz frequency band. The changes took effect immediately upon promulgation on   February   10,   2026. Key changes 5925   –   6425   MHz band: Antenna Input Power Density or EIRP ≤   1   W - Wireless devices used inside subway train cars and inside buildings - Including antenna absolute gain 6425   –   7125   MHz band: Antenna Input Power Density or EIRP ≤   500   mW - Wireless devices used inside buildings - Including antenna absolute gain GCA Korea provides expert support for global companies navigating Korea’s regulatory requirements, includin...

The KC safety standards for electrical appliances, KC 60335-2-29 (Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-29 ： Particular requirements for battery chargers), have been revised. Key changes include expanded ripple-free DC output voltage range and refined charger type classifications to align with updated international standards, under Notification No. 2026-23 . The new standards take effect immediately, effective on February 5, 2026. Note : Existing Safety standards remain in parallel until February 5, 2027. KC 60335-2-29     Previous   Revised Applicable Standards IEC 60335-2-29 Ed 5.0 (2016-06) IEC 60335-2-29 Ed 5.1 (2019-03) Ripple-free DC Output Range Up to 120 V Up to 250 V Charger Types Single Criterion Introduction of Type 1·Type 2   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 Efficien...

In accordance with the Digital Medical Products Act enacted in January 2025, the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) has officially introduced the Performance Certification System for digital medical or health support devices, effective January 24, 2026, and finalized the specific device categories under Notification No. 2026-4 . What Are Digital Medical or Health Support Devices? These refer to instruments, machines, apparatuses, software, or similar products employing digital technologies that are not classified as digital medical devices, but are used to support medical purposes or promote and maintain health. Such devices monitor, measure, collect, and analyze biometric signals, or record and analyze lifestyle habits to provide health management information (e.g., diet, exercise). Scope of Digital Medical or Health Support Devices: Heart (pulse) rate measurement using PPG (PhotoPlethysmoGram) sensors Oxygen saturation measurement using PPG sensors Body composition ...

1. Approval Type E-standby : Applies to products such as Printer, Copy machine, Scanner, Audio device, Microwave oven, Door phone, Corded and cordless telephone, Server, and Router(with both wired & wireless interfaces). Note : Korean importers shall be the applicant for foreign manufacturers. 2. E-standby Labeling Requirements Energy saving mark When the e-standby requirements are met Standby power reduction excellence products are registered on the KEA(Korea Energy Agency) website Standby power warning mark When the e-standby requirements are not met This product does not meet the standby power reduction requirement(translation of the warning statement) Standby power warning labeling products are registered on the KEA website. The marking shall be placed on the front, top, nameplate, or other visible part of the product so that it is easily noticeable by consumers. 3. Submission of the annual report to KEA Local manufacturers and importers shall ...