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KC Safety Standards for E-Scooter Batteries Strengthened, with Overdischarge and Overcurrent Testing Added

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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...
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MFDS Updates: Did You Know Korea Just Reduced Import Barriers for Personal-Use Medical Devices?

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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...
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KC Safety label: Do you know what goes on it and when it needs to be there?

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The 2026 Guide to KC Safety Previous: Part 1: Safety Certification Guide Part 2: Safety Confirmation Guide Part 3: Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity Guide The label shall be affixed before product release for locally manufactured products, and before customs clearance for imported products.   KC Mark and certificate no. (safety certification and confirmation) Other information ‧ Product name and model name ‧ Manufacturer name or importer name/Manufacturing country ‧ Manufacturing date (year and month or Lot no.) ‧ After-sales service telephone no. (local service center tel. no.) ‧ Information required according to each safety standard (such as rating voltage, power frequency, current, warning statement)   If all information above, including KC mark and certificate no., is attached to the product, the information may be omitted on the package. The label should be put on the product or on the package by a printing or inscribing method. The label may ...
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KC Safety Change Finalized: Factory Inspection Exempted (KATS Notice)

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KC Safety Certification to Safety Confirmation: Korea has finalized the transition for certain electrical products. The Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) is reclassifying certain electrical products from safety certification to safety confirmation, reflecting the growing diversity of product types and the rapid pace of change driven by technological advancement and evolving market conditions. ( Notification No. 2026-56 ) The amendment takes effect on April 1, 2026, the date of its promulgation. Items removed from safety certification and changed to safety confirmation Electric cleaners Electric Washing machines and spin dryers Microwave ovens (operating in the frequency range of 300   MHz   –   30   GHz) Electric dryers Electric appliances for bathroom use Transitional measures for existing products Products that have already received 'safety certification' before the enforcement of this notification are recognized as having completed th...
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MFDS Designates 3 New Self-Testing IVDs: New Market Access in Korea

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The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) announced its plan to newly designate three items as self-testing in vitro diagnostic medical devices (IVDs), aiming to enhance rapid test accessibility during infectious disease outbreaks and to promote early detection and appropriate medical response for diseases that are often avoided due to testing reluctance. ( Announcement No. 2026-159 )   Public opinions on the proposed amendment will be accepted until April 14, 2026.   The newly added self-testing IVD items are as follows. IVD reagents for self testing of Influenza virus or SARS-CoV-2 using immunological method IVD reagents for self testing of sexually transmitted infections using immunological method IVD reagents for self testing of drugs of abuse 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 ,  ...
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KC Certification for a Bluetooth Wireless Keyboard and Mouse in Korea

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Planning to introduce your Bluetooth wireless keyboard or mouse brand to the Korean market? Make your launch smooth and compliant by understanding the essential KC certification requirements for lawful distribution. KC Certification Requirements for a Bluetooth Wireless Keyboard or Mouse A Bluetooth Wireless Keyboard or Mouse • Power: Battery • Certification Type: KC Conformity Registration (EMC/RF) Note 1 : Including USB dongle. Note 2 : If the product uses a battery charging method, it contains a lithium-ion battery and therefore requires KC Safety Confirmation testing. Note 3 : If RF module installed in the product is approved, RF test is not needed. Check here   for the KC certification: Sample Quantity, 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 Autom...
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MFDS Korea Proposes Simplifying Import Procedures for Personal-Use Medical Devices

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  The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) has announced a proposed amendment to the Regulation on Exemption from Import Requirements for Medical Devices, which would exempt patients with rare or intractable diseases who regularly import medical devices for personal use, due to the lack of alternative products available in Korea, from repeatedly submitting medical certificates with every import. ( Announcement No. 2026-127 ) Public opinions on the proposed amendment will be accepted until March 29, 2026. Key Changes A medical certificate (or opinion letter) will only need to be submitted only once at the initial application when applying for an import requirement exemption for personal-use medical devices. For subsequent imports, the import requirement confirmation shall be substituted with the previously submitted medical certificate (or opinion letter). The MFDS is expected to reduce the economic and administrative burden associated with obtaining medical certificates (or opin...
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