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To launch air purifiers in the Korean market, it is essential to understand and comply with KC Energy Efficiency and MEPS (Minimum Energy Performance Standard) requirements. We provide guidance on key regulatory information, including the scope of application and labeling requirements, to support a successful market entry. Air Purifier Energy Efficiency Label 1. Scope of Application Air purifiers are subject to energy efficiency management if they meet the following conditions: • Mechanical and hybrid air purifiers within the scope of KS C 9314 • Rated input voltage of single-phase AC 220 V, rated frequency of 60 Hz, and a standard usable area of 200 m² or less • Includes products powered using an AC-DC conversion adapter However, the following products are excluded: • Products that are powered by or charged using a battery installed inside the main unit • Products that remove dust, odors, or gases using methods such as water spraying, without using filter media 2. Required Information...

Under the KC certification and the RRA conformity assessment scheme, most electronic products marketed in Korea are subject to EMC testing, and RF or SAR testing may be required depending on their wireless functions. This is a mandatory certification system operated by the Radio Research Agency (RRA), and it is categorized into four types: • Certification of Conformity • Registration of Conformity • Supplier ’ s Declaration of Conformity (SDoC) • Interim of Conformity Korea  RRA Conformity Assessment Scheme Korean Law System • Radio Waves Act • Enforcement Decree of Radio Waves Act • Enforcement Rule of Radio Waves Act • Conformity Assessment Notification for Broadcasting and Communications Equipment   Definitions and Applicant Types Manufacturer A person who designs and directly manufactures the equipment or receives the equipment from OEM, and who is responsible for the design and manufacturing of the equipment Country of Manufacture (Country of Ori...

Expanding your portable Bluetooth speaker brand to Korea? Ensure a seamless market entry by mastering the mandatory KC certification process for legal distribution. KC Certification - Portable Bluetooth Speaker KC Certification Requirements for Portable Bluetooth Speakers • Power: Battery • Certification Type: KC Conformity Registration (EMC/RF) • Sample Quantity: 1 normal (EMC), 1 conduction (RF) Note 1 : KC-approved battery shall be used. If not, they shall be approved. Note 2 : If RF module installed in the product is approved, RF test is not needed. Note 3 : USB Type-C receptacle connectors are required starting November 6, 2026. Check here for the KC certification: Timeline and required documents. 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  M...

KATS is set to revise regulations linked to KC safety standards for roller skates, inline skates, and protective helmets for vehicular users. The Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) plans to revise the Standards for Handling Nonconformity with Consumer Product Safety Standards and the Electrical Appliances and Consumer Products Safety Control Guideline to align with the updated safety standards for roller skates, inline skates, and protective helmets for vehicular users. (Announcement Nos. 2026-116 , 117 , and 118 ) Public opinions on this revision will be collected until April 30, 2026. Key Revisions Subdivision of inspection items for roller skates and inline skates: Inspection items will be updated to the latest standards, with performance-related categories subdivided. Associated defect classifications will be revised accordingly. Simplified model classification for roller skates and inline skates: The current classification system based on size and inten...

Korea has strengthened KC safety standards for e-scooter batteries, adding overdischarge and overcurrent testing requirements. The Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) announces plans to revise safety standards for lithium-ion portable batteries (KC 62133-2) used in e-scooters to enhance consumer protection against fire accidents. The safety management level will be upgraded to match that of two-wheeled vehicle batteries. ( Announcement No. 2026-112 ) Public opinions on this revision will be collected until June 6, 2026. Key Amendments Annex 72 of the Safety Standards for Consumer Products Subject to Safety Confirmation (Electric personal mobility) - E-Scooter • Overdischarge tests and overcurrent tests will be newly added in accordance with the two-wheeled vehicle traction battery safety test standards specified in the Detailed Regulations of Motor Vehicle Safety Standards . • Test reports must be submitted to and issued by an electrical appliance safety c...

MFDS Simplifies Import Procedures for Personal-Use Medical Devices. The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) of Korea has officially announced a partial amendment to the Regulation on Exemption from Import Requirements for Medical Devices , simplifying the process for patients with rare and intractable diseases who regularly import personal-use medical devices with no domestic equivalent for diagnosis or treatment. ( Notification No. 2026-27 ) This amendment took effect on the date of its announcement, March 31, 2026. Key Changes Before: Patients were required to re-submit a medical certificate (or doctor's opinion) every time they reimported a medical device that had previously received an import requirement exemption. After: A medical certificate (or doctor's opinion) is required only for the initial submission. For subsequent reimports, the original documentation on file is accepted in lieu of a new submission. GCA Korea provides expert support for global compan...