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Motorcycle Helmets: Are You Ready for New KC Safety Standards? (Effective Oct 2026)

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The Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) has revised the KC safety standards for Protective helmets for vehicular users to align them with products currently distributed in the market under Notification No. 2026-031 . This revision updates Annex 52 (Protective helmets for vehicular users) of the Safety Standards for Consumer Products Subject to Safety Confirmation to reflect internationally applicable requirements. The amended standards will take effect on October 11, 2026. Key Revisions Update of helmet types to align with current market products Types of headform for testing expanded from 3 to 6, with improved size indication for users Test methods updated to reflect the new headform specifications, and new requirements established for helmets without chin straps 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 ...

Raised RF Power Limits for 6 GHz Indoor Wi-Fi in Korea (Effective Immediately)

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To support the advancement of wireless communication technologies and the development of new industrial infrastructure, the current unlicensed wireless equipment ( Radio equipment for radio stations that can be established without reporting ) has been partially revised under Notification No. 2026-9 . The amendment relaxes the indoor RF power limits for wireless access systems, including Wi-Fi devices operating in the 6   GHz frequency band. The changes took effect immediately upon promulgation on   February   10,   2026. Key changes 5925   –   6425   MHz band: Antenna Input Power Density or EIRP ≤   1   W - Wireless devices used inside subway train cars and inside buildings - Including antenna absolute gain 6425   –   7125   MHz band: Antenna Input Power Density or EIRP ≤   500   mW - Wireless devices used inside buildings - Including antenna absolute gain GCA Korea provides expert support for global companies navigating Korea’s regulatory requirements, includin...

New KC Safety Standards for Household Battery Chargers: Are You Ready?

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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...

KC Energy Efficiency: Tested but Not Registered? 3 Common MEPS Compliance Pitfalls You Must Avoid

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1. Approval Type MEPS (Minimum Energy Performance Standards) : Applies to products such as Refrigerator, Air Conditioner, Washing Machine, Vacuum Cleaner, Air purifier, Fan, AC adapter, TV, Monitor, Dish washing machine, Computers (Desktops, Laptops), Electric rice cooker, Electric range(Induction), Electric fan heater, Clothing care appliance, Bidet, Portable air conditioner, Tubular LED lamp(external converter type), Pump, Multifunction printer, etc. - January 1st, 2026: Clothing care appliances (e.g., LG Styler) and Bidets. Note : Korean importers shall be the applicant for foreign manufacturers.   2. MEPS Labeling Requirements Refrigerators ✔ Grade 1 and 5 AC adapter/Chargers, Computers ✔ Product compliant with MEPS Monitors ✔ Power consumption in on-mode ✔ Product compliant with MEPS   3. Submission of the annual report to KEA Local manufacturers and importers shall submit a production/import and sales performance report annually ➡ GCA KORE...