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On November 24, 2025, the Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Resources (MOTIR) issued a notification revising the Safety Standards Appendix for Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity (SDoC) Targets of Children's Products for Roller Skates and Inline Skates. The key updates include changes to product classification criteria and the alignment of testing methods with international standards. Detailed information is available in the previously announced administrative notice. The revised notification is scheduled to take effect on May 25, 2026. Children's Products of SDoC Targets include all children's products except those that require safety certification or safety confirmation. Manufacturers and importers must self-verify compliance with safety standards based on test reports and supporting documents, then attach the SDoC mark to the products. GCA KOREA provides a comprehensive one-stop service covering importation, customs clearance, testing, certification, and follow-up...

KATS* conducted safety inspections on 1,100 products identified as having high noncompliance rates or frequent safety incidents. As a result, the agency ordered recalls for 63 products that failed to meet national safety standards.   Among the recalled products, children’s items accounted for 42 cases, the largest portion of the total, including children’s textiles with unsafe cords or drawstrings and toys containing excessive levels of lead, preservatives, and boron.   Under the Special Act on the Safety of Children’s Products, children’s goods in Korea are managed under three categories: safety certification, safety confirmation, and supplier’s declaration of conformity (SDoC). Even certified products face routine inspections to ensure continued compliance. Noncompliant products may face recalls, sales bans, or corrective orders.   * KATS: Korean Agency for Technology and Standards   GCA KOREA provides a comprehensive one-stop service covering impor...

On October 16, 2025, South Korea’s Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE) announced a proposed amendment to Annex 14 (Children’s Furniture) of the Safety Confirmation Targeted Children’s Products with Individual Safety Standards. The revision aims to update relevant standards, correct typographical errors, and refine the wording and structure of safety criteria for children’s furniture. Key Amendments: Standards update: Removing outdated citations and revising standard titles to reflect current versions. Error corrections: Aligning terminology with other safety standards and clarifying wording. Individuals, companies, or organizations wishing to comment are invited to submit opinions to the Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) by November 7, 2025. GCA Korea provides expert support for global companies navigating South Korea’s regulatory requirements. Our specialties include  KC EMC ,  KC Safety ,  KC Energy Efficiency ,  KC Automotive...