Korea KC Certification | GCA

This post covers SDoC (Supplier's Declaration of Conformity), one of the approval types under the RRA Conformity Assessment Scheme. For an overview of the RRA Conformity Assessment Scheme and applicant definitions, please refer to the previous post. →   RRA Conformity Assessment Guide (RF, EMC, SAR) KC Certification - Korea RRA SDoC Overview SDoC (Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity) SDoC is one of the conformity assessment types under the Radio Research Agency (RRA) Conformity Assessment Scheme. It applies to broadcasting and communication equipment with a low risk of electromagnetic interference. Manufacturers, importers, and sellers must conduct testing in accordance with the conformity assessment standards, either by themselves or through a third-party testing laboratory, prepare a Self-Conformity Declaration, and disclose the relevant information on the RRA website . 1. Target Devices • USB/Battery-Powered Household Appliances, Electric Tools, Audio/Video Devices, Office ...

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 KC Certification - 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 ...