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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...

1. What is the SDoC(Supplier ’ s Declaration of Conformity) Scheme? Since July 24th, 2024, unlike traditional certification that requires RRA review, the SDoC allows manufacturers or 3rd party labs to test products and register them directly on the RRA site. It is essentially a notification-based system where the supplier declares the product's conformity under their own responsibility.   Target Products include: USB/Battery-powered household appliances, electric tools, audio/video devices, and office products All lighting products Measuring, inspection, and testing equipment Railway and large-scale industrial products 2. Required Documentation Submitted to RRA: Application form(electronic method), external photos, and Power of Attorney (POA). retained by local representative: SDoC form, POA, test reports, external drawings/photos, Components/parts placement (components layout) drawing or photos, and the User Manual. Important Note for Class A Equipment : Industria...

On November 5, 2025, the MSIT* issued a notification that the Technical Standards for Charging and Data Transmission Methods for mobile and smart devices, originally scheduled to start in February 2025 but delayed, will take effect on November 6, 2026. As previously announced in 2024: The standards apply to mobile and smart devices that support wired charging or both wired charging and data transfer. Products within scope must be equipped with USB Type-C receptacle connectors compliant with the relevant specification, which will be added to the Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity (SDoC) target items under KC EMC once the standards take effect. Covered devices include mobile phones, tablets, digital cameras, headphones, headsets, handheld game consoles, portable speakers, e-book readers, keyboards, mice, portable navigation devices, earphones, and laptops. * MSIT: the Ministry of Science and ICT in Korea GCA Korea provides expert support for global companies navigating ...