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Adjustment of safety management level for motorized boards To ensure the reasonable operation of the safety management system for consumer goods, the safety management level of motorized boards is revised from being a subject of supplier suitability confirmation in consumer goods to a subject complying with safety standards in consumer goods.   Opinions will be collected until February 20, 2024. 👉 Contact GCA Tel. +82-31-360-8180 Email: forest.lee@gca-kr.com GCA Global Website

On January 9th, the Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Energy signed the Letter of Intent for Joining the South Korea-Central American Free Trade Agreement in Guatemala. Director-General No Geon-gi represented the Korean government, and Central American representatives, including Foreign Minister Mario Bucaro, signed on behalf of Central America, in the presence of President Alejandro Giammattei of Guatemala. Before the signing ceremony, South Korea and five Central American countries (Costa Rica, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Panama) held a Joint Committee meeting to approve Guatemala's accession to the South Korea-Central America Free Trade Agreement (FTA). South Korea, Guatemala, and five other Central American countries officially signed the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) after completing their domestic procedures. The agreement will undergo national ratification processes before final enforcement. 👉 Contact GCA Tel. +82-31-360-8180 Email: forest.lee@gca-kr.com GCA Glo

CES, the world's largest ICT and consumer electronics exhibition, has expanded into various sectors such as mobility, health, and beauty. This year, with the participation of numerous Chinese companies, it is expected to be the largest-ever. South Korea is also set to have its largest presence with over 760 companies, including major corporations like Samsung, LG, Hyundai, and SK, as well as small and medium-sized enterprises.   This year's theme is 'All Together, All On,' symbolizing the collaboration of all technologies and industries to address global challenges. The spotlight is on the transformative impact of artificial intelligence (AI) development across various industries.   This year, a record-breaking Integrated Korea Pavilion at CES will feature the joint participation of 32 organizations and 443 companies, including the Ministry of SMEs and Startups and the Seoul Metropolitan Government.   On January 10th, KOTRA is hosting K-Innovation Day, featu

  RRA Notification of conformity assessment of Broadcasting and Communication Equipment is revised and implemented. - Applying import requirements is exempted to the imported equipment intended for re-export without exemption confirming process of conformity assessment (Effective date: December 29, 2023) - Unclear and ambiguous classification system of EMC products list is revised including detailed information (Effective date: June 30, 2024) 👉 Contact GCA Tel. +82-31-360-8180 Email: forest.lee@gca-kr.com GCA Global Website

The revised regulations on the operation of energy management equipment, announced on January 2, 2024, outline the planned effective date of the amendments to energy management equipment.   -       Clothing dryers: Starting from April 1, 2024 -       Electric water heaters, dehumidifiers, set-top boxes: Starting from July 1, 2024 -       Air purifiers, dishwashers, portable air conditioners, linear LED lamps (external converter), pumps, computers, multifunction devices: Starting from January 1, 2025   Linear LED lamps (external converter), and pumps can undergo energy efficiency measurements and report the results from October 1, 2024.   👉 Contact GCA Tel. +82-31-360-8180 Email: forest.lee@gca-kr.com GCA Global Website

  The safety standards for children's products subject to safety certification have been revised, simplifying KC certification for children's play equipment. This notice will be effective as of January 5, 2024. - For multiple models of children's play equipment that are installed in a one-time quantity, despite being made of the same material, each model had to undergo individual hazardous chemical substance tests. However, going forward, only one model will undergo hazardous chemical substance testing for the same material. 👉 Contact GCA Tel. +82-31-360-8180 Email: forest.lee@gca-kr.com GCA Global Website

  The MFDS is planning to partially revise the enforcement rules of the Medical Devices Act. Public comments will be accepted until February 5, 2024. - Considering the unnecessary technical document review for the approval of Class 1 and Class 2 export medical devices, the process for permit-targeted Class 1 and Class 2 export medical devices will be eased to certification and notification. - In the event of the discovery of foreign substances in medical devices, detailed regulations will be established regarding the criteria, methods, and procedures for disclosing facts related to the discovery of foreign substances, allowing for the publication of such information. - Medical device importers are required to have warehouse and testing facilities. However, facility standards for software medical device importers, which do not require warehouse and testing facilities, will be revised. - The renewal fees for medical device manufacturing and import permits will be determined. Medical Devi