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KC Energy Efficiency: E-standby Blind Spot - 3 Pitfalls That Lead to Sales Prohibitions

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1. Approval Type E-standby : Applies to products such as Printer, Copy machine, Scanner, Audio device, Microwave oven, Door phone, Corded and cordless telephone, Server, and Router(with both wired & wireless interfaces). Note : Korean importers shall be the applicant for foreign manufacturers. 2. E-standby Labeling Requirements Energy saving mark When the e-standby requirements are met Standby power reduction excellence products are registered on the KEA(Korea Energy Agency) website Standby power warning mark When the e-standby requirements are not met This product does not meet the standby power reduction requirement(translation of the warning statement) Standby power warning labeling products are registered on the KEA website. The marking shall be placed on the front, top, nameplate, or other visible part of the product so that it is easily noticeable by consumers. 3. Submission of the annual report to KEA Local manufacturers and importers shall ...

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...