South Korea Cracks Down on Unsafe Summer Imports: 58 Products Fail Standards
The
Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS), under the Ministry of Trade,
Industry and Energy, announced that 58 products sold through major cross-border
e-commerce platforms were found to be non-compliant with South Korean safety
standards.
The
inspection of 396 products, primarily high-demand summer items, revealed a
14.6% non-compliance rate—nearly three times higher than the 5.0% found in
inspections of domestically distributed products earlier this year.
Several
product categories recorded notably high failure rates, including water play
equipment (22 out of 27), LED luminaires (8 out of 9), and plugs and sockets (4
out of 5). These items were flagged as requiring particular caution when
purchased through overseas shopping platforms.
To
help consumers make informed decisions, KATS has published the list of
non-compliant products on its official
website and requested that global e-commerce platforms block their sale.
While KC certification is not mandatory for overseas purchases, the agency
urges consumers to review product safety information before buying. KATS also
announced plans to expand inspections and strengthen monitoring of online
platforms in the second half of the year to prevent unsafe products from
entering the South Korean market.
Confidently
Enter the South Korean Market with GCA KOREA
A
smooth market entry in South Korea hinges on compliance. GCA KOREA empowers
your business by expertly guiding you through all safety regulations, from
thorough inspection to essential certification. Trust us to ensure your
products are fully compliant, so you can bring them to market without
hesitation.
Comments
Post a Comment