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Before diving into the details, you may want to review our previous post, “ KC Certification | RRA Conformity Assessment Guide (RF, EMC, SAR) ”, to better understand the overall framework and applicant definitions. KC Certification RRA Conformity Certification Korea overview Certification of Conformity Conformity Certification is one of the approval types under the Radio Research Agency (RRA) Conformity Assessment Scheme, and it is a mandatory certification applied to devices with a high risk of radio interference or those closely related to human safety. 1. Target Devices Mostly wireless devices (wireless microphone, mobile phone (LTE, WCDMA), base station, repeater, Wi-Fi & Bluetooth products (certification or registration), RFID (900MHz), Implantable wireless device, Keyfob, 5G NR (3.5GHz & 28GHz) etc.) and wired equipment (digital CATV set-top box etc.) ※ Important Notes for Wi-Fi & Bluetooth Products Wi-Fi and Bluetooth products may be subject to either certific...

Expanding your portable Bluetooth speaker brand to Korea? Ensure a seamless market entry by mastering the mandatory KC certification process for legal distribution. KC Certification - Portable Bluetooth Speaker KC Certification Requirements for Portable Bluetooth Speakers • Power: Battery • Certification Type: KC Conformity Registration (EMC/RF) • Sample Quantity: 1 normal (EMC), 1 conduction (RF) Note 1 : KC-approved battery shall be used. If not, they shall be approved. Note 2 : If RF module installed in the product is approved, RF test is not needed. Note 3 : USB Type-C receptacle connectors are required starting November 6, 2026. Check here for the KC certification: Timeline and required documents. 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 Efficiency ,  KC Automotive Components ,  KCsEx (ATEX, IECEx) ,  and  M...

The 2026 Guide to KC Safety Previous: Part 1: Safety Certification Guide Part 2: Safety Confirmation Guide Part 3: Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity Guide The label shall be affixed before product release for locally manufactured products, and before customs clearance for imported products.   KC Mark and certificate no. (safety certification and confirmation) Other information ‧ Product name and model name ‧ Manufacturer name or importer name/Manufacturing country ‧ Manufacturing date (year and month or Lot no.) ‧ After-sales service telephone no. (local service center tel. no.) ‧ Information required according to each safety standard (such as rating voltage, power frequency, current, warning statement)   If all information above, including KC mark and certificate no., is attached to the product, the information may be omitted on the package. The label should be put on the product or on the package by a printing or inscribing method. The label may ...