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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 Key Amendments: Standards update: Removing outdated citations and revising standard titles to reflect current versions.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...

On September 22, 2025, the Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) issued an administrative notice regarding the revision proposal of the Safety Standards for Consumer Products Subject to Compliance - Appendix 16 (High-visibility warning jackets) . This revision addresses deficiencies identified during the current system's operation by replacing outdated standards with more appropriate, up-to-date ones. Key revision details Replacing abolished related standards with current appropriate standards: KS A 3507 KS T 3507: Standard specification for retroreflective sheeting for traffic control & industrial safety KS K ISO 105-C02 KS K ISO 105-C06: Textiles — Tests for colour fastness — Part C06: Colour fastness to domestic and commercial laundering Individuals, companies, or organizations wishing to provide feedback on the proposal may submit comments to KATS by October 20, 2025. GCA Korea provides expert support for global companies navigating South Korea’s...