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KATS is set to revise regulations linked to KC safety standards for roller skates, inline skates, and protective helmets for vehicular users. The Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) plans to revise the Standards for Handling Nonconformity with Consumer Product Safety Standards and the Electrical Appliances and Consumer Products Safety Control Guideline to align with the updated safety standards for roller skates, inline skates, and protective helmets for vehicular users. (Announcement Nos. 2026-116 , 117 , and 118 ) Public opinions on this revision will be collected until April 30, 2026. Key Revisions Subdivision of inspection items for roller skates and inline skates: Inspection items will be updated to the latest standards, with performance-related categories subdivided. Associated defect classifications will be revised accordingly. Simplified model classification for roller skates and inline skates: The current classification system based on size and inten...

Korea has strengthened KC safety standards for e-scooter batteries, adding overdischarge and overcurrent testing requirements. The Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) announces plans to revise safety standards for lithium-ion portable batteries (KC 62133-2) used in e-scooters to enhance consumer protection against fire accidents. The safety management level will be upgraded to match that of two-wheeled vehicle batteries. ( Announcement No. 2026-112 ) Public opinions on this revision will be collected until June 6, 2026. Key Amendments Annex 72 of the Safety Standards for Consumer Products Subject to Safety Confirmation (Electric personal mobility) - E-Scooter • Overdischarge tests and overcurrent tests will be newly added in accordance with the two-wheeled vehicle traction battery safety test standards specified in the Detailed Regulations of Motor Vehicle Safety Standards . • Test reports must be submitted to and issued by an electrical appliance safety c...

KC Safety Certification to Safety Confirmation: Korea has finalized the transition for certain electrical products. The Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) is reclassifying certain electrical products from safety certification to safety confirmation, reflecting the growing diversity of product types and the rapid pace of change driven by technological advancement and evolving market conditions. ( Notification No. 2026-56 ) The amendment takes effect on April 1, 2026, the date of its promulgation. Items removed from safety certification and changed to safety confirmation Electric cleaners Electric Washing machines and spin dryers Microwave ovens (operating in the frequency range of 300   MHz   –   30   GHz) Electric dryers Electric appliances for bathroom use Transitional measures for existing products Products that have already received 'safety certification' before the enforcement of this notification are recognized as having completed th...

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 ...

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...

On November 17, 2025, the Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) issued   Announcement No. 2025-321  and  No. 2025-322 , proposing a revision to reclassify certain electrical appliances from Safety Certification to Safety Confirmation. The revision reflects technological advancements and the diversified, rapidly evolving market environment for electrical products. Key proposed changes - The following items will be reclassified from Safety Certification to Safety Confirmation: Electric cleaners Electric  Washing machines and spin dryers Microwave ovens (operating in the frequency range of 300   MHz   –   30   GHz) Electric dryers Electric appliances for bathroom use Note : Under the Safety Confirmation scheme, regular factory inspections, which are currently conducted every two years under the previous Safety Certification system, will be exempt. GCA Korea provides expert support for global companies navigat...

On December 23, 2025, the Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) issued an announcement No. 2025-370 , proposing a revision to the safety standard KC 60335-2-29 (Household and Similar Electrical Appliances – Safety – Part 2-29: Particular Requirements for Battery Chargers). This revision aims to update the safety standards in alignment with international standards. KATS is collecting public opinions on the proposed amendment until February 3, 2026. Key Revisions Update of IEC Edition: Ed 5.0 (2016-06) → Ed 5.1 (2019-03) Expansion of ripple-free DC output range: Up to 120 V → Up to 250 V Classification of charger types based on transformer specifications: - Type 1: Battery charger output circuits supplied through a safety isolating transformer (DC output voltage must not exceed 120 V) - Type 2: Battery charger output circuits supplied through an isolating transformer (DC output voltage must not exceed 250 V) GCA Korea provides expert support for globa...

On December 22, 2025, the Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) issued an administrative pre-announcement of revisions to the Standards for Handling Nonconformity with Household Product Safety Standards and the Operational Guidelines for the Safety Management of Electrical Appliances and Household Products , with the aim of enhancing the safety management efficiency of protective helmets for sports users and clarifying the scope of safety application by type. This revision serves as a follow-up to the upcoming amendment of safety standards for sports helmets , effective February 2, 2026. Public opinions will be collected until January 12, 2026. Key Revision Details Alignment of test items (materials, performance, etc.) with the updated safety standards Improved non-compliance handling criteria reflecting real-world hazard levels, such as retention system performance Addition of missing model classifications for hiking and ski helmets Clarification of types for ba...

On December 5, 2025, the Korea Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) announced the results of a safety inspection of 402 products sold on overseas online platforms. The inspection, focused on winter-season items, found that 36 products (9%) failed to meet KC safety standards. This rate is significantly higher than the 5% average observed in domestically distributed products. Key noncompliant items included Electrical appliances: heating pads (5), batteries (2), electric blankets (1), electric stoves (1) Children’s products: children’s textiles (7), school supplies (6), toys (4), infant textiles (3) Household items: heat packs (2), ski helmets (1), and electric scooters (1) KATS disclosed details of the identified hazardous products and requested that online platforms block sales of the affected items, implementing measures to safeguard consumer safety. GCA KOREA offers a comprehensive one-stop service covering importation, customs clearance, testing...

On December 3, 2025, the Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) issued an administrative pre-announcement to amend the KC safety standards for two-wheeled bicycles and electric boards, which are designated as Household Products Subject to Safety Confirmation. The revision aims to prevent fall accidents caused by weld breakage in folding bicycles, curb illegal maximum speed modifications on electric bicycles and boards, and address unlawful brake removal from regular bicycles through strengthened safety standards. KATS is collecting public opinions regarding this change until February 6, 2026. Key Points of the Revision Adds “whether equipped with a folding frame mechanism” as a new classification criterion for two-wheeled bicycles (regular, mountain, and electric). Mandates that users of electric bicycles and boards are unable to manipulate or unlock the maximum speed (under 25 km/h). Elevates brake defects in regular bicycles and top speed defects in electric ...