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On November 24, 2025, the Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Resources (MOTIR) issued a notification revising the Safety Standards Appendix for Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity (SDoC) Targets of Children's Products for Roller Skates and Inline Skates. The key updates include changes to product classification criteria and the alignment of testing methods with international standards. Detailed information is available in the previously announced administrative notice. The revised notification is scheduled to take effect on May 25, 2026. Children's Products of SDoC Targets include all children's products except those that require safety certification or safety confirmation. Manufacturers and importers must self-verify compliance with safety standards based on test reports and supporting documents, then attach the SDoC mark to the products. GCA KOREA provides a comprehensive one-stop service covering importation, customs clearance, testing, certification, and follow-up...

This notification takes effect on October 27, 2025. On October 27, 2025, the Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) announced the revision of 34 electrical product safety standards, effective immediately. Revised 34 Electrical Appliance Safety Standards KC 60335-2-10  Household and similar electrical appliances － Safety Part 2-10: Particular requirements for floor treatment machines and wet scrubbing machines KC 60335-2-16  Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-16: Particular requirements for food waste disposers KC 60335-2-21  Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-21: Particular requirements for storage water heaters KC 60335-2-24  Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-24: Particular requirements for refrigerating appliances, ice-cream appliances and ice makers KC 60335-2-28  Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-28: Particular...