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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...

On October 16, 2025, South Korea’s Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE) announced a proposed amendment to Annex 14 (Children’s Furniture) of the Safety Confirmation Targeted Children’s Products with Individual Safety Standards. The revision aims to update relevant standards, correct typographical errors, and refine the wording and structure of safety criteria for children’s furniture. Key Amendments: Standards update: Removing outdated citations and revising standard titles to reflect current versions. Error corrections: Aligning terminology with other safety standards and clarifying wording. Individuals, companies, or organizations wishing to comment are invited to submit opinions to the Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) by November 7, 2025. GCA Korea provides expert support for global companies navigating South Korea’s regulatory requirements. Our specialties include  KC EMC ,  KC Safety ,  KC Energy Efficiency ,  KC Automotive...