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On July 20, 2026, the Korea Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) announced revisions to seven electrical appliance safety standards. The revisions are intended to update Korea's KC electrical appliance safety standards by reflecting international agreements, including WTO/TBT and IECEE. Which Seven Electrical Appliance Safety Standards Were Revised? • KC 60335-2-2: Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-2: Particular requirements for vacuum cleaners and water-suction cleaning appliances • KC 60335-2-12: Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-12: Particular requirements for warming plates and similar appliances • KC 60335-2-30: Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-30: Particular requirements for room heaters • KC 60335-2-32: Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-32: Particular requirements for massage appliances • KC 60081: Double-capped fluorescent lamps – Performance spec...

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...

Expanding your coffee maker brand to Korea? Ensure a seamless market entry by mastering the mandatory KC certification process for legal distribution. Coffee makers are classified into two categories based on whether they have RF functionality, and both require mandatory KC safety certification.   KC Certification Requirements for coffee makers Coffee Maker (without RF) Power: AC Power Certification Type: KC Conformity Registration (EMC) Sample Quantity: 1 unit   Coffee Maker (with WiFi, Bluetooth) Power: AC Power Certification Type: KC Conformity Registration (EMC/RF) Sample Quantity: 1 normal (EMC), 1 conduction (RF) Note : If RF module installed in the product is approved, RF test is not needed.   Coffee Maker Power: AC Power Certification Type: KC Safety Certification Sample Quantity: 1 unit Note : Products more than 30 Vac or 42 Vdc are related to KC safety. / CB test report and certificate are accepted. / This product requires fac...

The 2026 Guide to KC Safety Previous: Part 1: Safety Certification Guide Part 2: Safety Confirmation Guide Under the KC safety framework, electrical products are classified into three categories—Safety Certification, Safety Confirmation, or Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity (SDoC)—based on their associated risk levels. This part focuses on the SDoC scheme, which applies to products with relatively low risk. Note 1: Under KC safety regulations, the term " Manufacturer " refers strictly to the actual factory, a definition that differs from the one used by the RRA (Radio Research Agency). Note 2:  IEC CB test reports and certificates are accepted . Approval Types: Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity (SDoC) Product Categories: Household Appliances: DC air purifiers and DC ion generators (below 42 V DC) DC electric tools (charging type) Audio and video equipment: Video cameras, CCTV cameras, amplifiers, speakers with amplifiers ITE/office equipment: Scanners, walkie-talkies (i...

The 2026 Guide to KC Safety Previous: Part 1: Safety Certification Guide In KC scheme, products such as electrical equipment are subject to Safety Certification, Safety Confirmation, or Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity, depending on their risk level. This guide focuses on the mid-risk Safety Confirmation scheme and outlines what you need to prepare. Note 1: Under KC safety regulations, the term " Manufacturer " refers strictly to the actual factory, a definition that differs from the one used by the RRA (Radio Research Agency). Note 2:  IEC CB test reports and certificates are accepted . Approval Types: Safety Confirmation Product Categories: Temperature controllers, timers (time switches), and electric welders. Household Appliances: Electric shavers, electric hair clippers, compressors, dishwashers, air purifiers, water purifiers, electric vehicle chargers (rated output power less than  200 kVA ), DC mixers, vending machines, and soldering irons. Audio and Video Equipmen...

This guideline applies to electrical equipment with a voltage rating exceeding 30 Vac or 42 Vdc . Please note that certain devices, such as notebooks and mobile phones, are subject to different standards. Note 1: Under KC safety regulations, the term " Manufacturer " refers strictly to the actual factory, a definition that differs from the one used by the RRA (Radio Research Agency). Note 2: IEC CB test reports and certificates are accepted . Approval Types: Safety Certification Product Categories: Cables, power cords, switches, power capacitors, power filters, plugs, sockets, inlets/outlets, fuses, and insulating transformers. Household Appliances: Vacuum cleaners, irons, electric ovens, washing machines, AC mixers, coffee makers, refrigerators, microwave ovens, air conditioners, and fans. Power & Battery Supplies: AC adapters (chargers) and Lithium secondary battery cells (specifically for smartphones, notebooks, or tablets with an energy density exceeding...