Korea KC Certification | GCA

Expanding your coffee maker brand to Korea? Ensure a seamless market entry by mastering the mandatory KC certification process for legal distribution. Coffee makers are classified into two categories based on whether they have RF functionality, and both require mandatory KC safety certification.   KC Certification Requirements for coffee makers Coffee Maker (without RF) Power: AC Power Certification Type: KC Conformity Registration (EMC) Sample Quantity: 1 unit   Coffee Maker (with WiFi, Bluetooth) Power: AC Power Certification Type: KC Conformity Registration (EMC/RF) Sample Quantity: 1 normal (EMC), 1 conduction (RF) Note : If RF module installed in the product is approved, RF test is not needed.   Coffee Maker Power: AC Power Certification Type: KC Safety Certification Sample Quantity: 1 unit Note : Products more than 30 Vac or 42 Vdc are related to KC safety. / CB test report and certificate are accepted. / This product requires fac...

The KC safety standards for electrical appliances, KC 60335-2-29 (Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-29 ： Particular requirements for battery chargers), have been revised. Key changes include expanded ripple-free DC output voltage range and refined charger type classifications to align with updated international standards, under Notification No. 2026-23 . The new standards take effect immediately, effective on February 5, 2026. Note : Existing Safety standards remain in parallel until February 5, 2027. KC 60335-2-29     Previous   Revised Applicable Standards IEC 60335-2-29 Ed 5.0 (2016-06) IEC 60335-2-29 Ed 5.1 (2019-03) Ripple-free DC Output Range Up to 120 V Up to 250 V Charger Types Single Criterion Introduction of Type 1·Type 2   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 Efficien...