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On September 25, 2025, the Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) announced that 39 out of 206 products sold on major overseas direct purchase platforms failed to comply with South Korea’s safety standards. The inspection, which focused on autumn outdoor activity products, showed a noncompliance rate of 18.9 percent—nearly four times higher than the 5.0 percent average found in domestic market inspections earlier this year. By category, 11 of 63 household goods, 9 of 77 children’s products, and 19 of 66 electrical items did not meet safety requirements. Problematic items included bicycle and motorcycle helmets, electric kickboards, toys, textile and leather goods, DC power supplies, plugs, sockets, and batteries. Notably, 8 of 18 helmets and 5 of 10 DC power supplies tested failed to meet standards, highlighting the need for caution when purchasing certain products through overseas direct purchase platforms due to significant safety risks. GCA Korea provides expe...

South Korea’s Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) has announced the approval status of medical products for August 2025. Last month, a total of 118 medical products received approval, comprising 33 pharmaceuticals, 6 quasi-drugs, and 79 medical devices. This represents 95% of the average monthly approvals from the previous year (124 products) and aligns with the monthly average for the first half of this year (117 products). Notably, the “Sleep Apnea Notification Feature (SANF)”—a portable respiratory analysis software—was approved in the digital medical device sector. SANF analyzes data collected from Apple Watch (Series 9 and later, Ultra 2 and later) to provide notifications for potential sleep apnea. 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 Components ,  KCsEx (ATEX, IECEx) , or  MFDS (Korean Medic...

On September 22, 2025, the Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) issued an administrative notice regarding the revision proposal of the Safety Standards for Consumer Products Subject to Compliance - Appendix 16 (High-visibility warning jackets) . This revision addresses deficiencies identified during the current system's operation by replacing outdated standards with more appropriate, up-to-date ones. Key revision details Replacing abolished related standards with current appropriate standards: KS A 3507 KS T 3507: Standard specification for retroreflective sheeting for traffic control & industrial safety KS K ISO 105-C02 KS K ISO 105-C06: Textiles — Tests for colour fastness — Part C06: Colour fastness to domestic and commercial laundering Individuals, companies, or organizations wishing to provide feedback on the proposal may submit comments to KATS by October 20, 2025. GCA Korea provides expert support for global companies navigating South Korea’s...