Korea KC Certification | GCA

On November 14, 2025, MCEE* issued a notification on the creation of a List of Products Subject to Sustainable Use under Korea’s Act on Promoting the Circular Economy Transition . The policy extends beyond requiring spare parts availability, mandating manufacturers to design products for easier repair and disclose repair information. This update aligns Korea with global “Right to Repair” initiatives in the EU and the U.S. The target products are those for which the Korea Consumer Dispute Resolution Standards stipulate a parts retention period of three years or more. Targeted categories include: Home appliances: televisions, refrigerators, air conditioners, washing machines, vacuum cleaners, electric cooking devices, etc. Automobiles and motorcycles Boilers Office equipment, electrical and telecommunications devices, optical products Digital pianos and fitness equipment Agricultural and fishery machinery * MCEE: Korea’s Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment (fo...

Under the amended Act on Resource Circulation of Electrical and Electronic Equipment and Vehicles , the scope of products subject to RoHS will expand from the current 50 items to most electrical and electronic products starting January 1, 2028. All low-voltage electrical and electronic products (AC 1,000V or below, DC 1,500V or below) will, in principle, be subject to RoHS. Products that are difficult to collect or recycle will be listed as RoHS exemptions. The following product categories have been newly added to the exemptions as of the 2028 RoHS expansion announced by the MCEE*: Large fixed industrial equipment and installations Devices recoverable only upon building demolition Machinery for construction, agriculture, and manufacturing Fundamental scientific research instruments Research prototypes and samples Medical devices with infection risks Electrical or electronic parts built into furniture or footwear * MCEE: South Korea’s Ministry of Climate, Energy an...