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  In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Devices The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) has announced a partial revision to the Enforcement Rules of the In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Device Act. Public opinions will be accepted until February 7, 2024. - Clarification of Exemptions for Manufacturing and Importation Permits of In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Devices - Reinforcement of Corrective Orders and Administrative Sanctions for In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Device Manufacturers and Importers Not Meeting Facility Standards If you have any inquiries regarding the certification of medical devices in Korea, please contact GCA KOREA. 👉 Contact GCA Tel. +82-31-360-8180 Email: forest.lee@gca-kr.com GCA Global Website

LG Electronics launches UV Sterilization Air Purifier LG Electronics announced the release of new products, including the LG PuriCare Objecare Collection 360-degree air purifier with added UV sterilization and the Aero Tower air purifier. The new LG air purifier introduces UV sterilization for the first time among their models. It filters air through the G filter at the bottom, removing ultra-fine dust and filtering out harmful gases, including ammonia and formaldehyde. The UV sterilization feature eliminates floating bacteria and viruses in the filtered air.   Furthermore, the 'Artificial Intelligence (AI) Plus' feature adjusts the operation intensity based on the self-analysis of air quality by the product. Compared to the traditional AI mode, LG Electronics stated that this feature can save up to 51.2% in power consumption.   To sell air purifiers in Korea, KC certification is required, EMC / RF / SAR , product safety , and energy efficiency . For inquiries or quo

  Some EMC standards are scheduled to be updated in accordance with the revision of the national standard (KS) in the field of electromagnetic compatibility. Public comments will be accepted until February 14, 2024. ● Electromagnetic interference and immunity measuring apparatus and methods - Antenna calibration test site for the frequency range of 30 MHz to 1000 MHz KS C 9816-1-5:2020 → KS C 9816-1-5:2023 ● Electromagnetic interference and immunity measuring apparatus and methods - Conducted emissions measurement KS C 9816-2-1:2020 → KS C 9816-2-1:2023 ● Harmonic current emissions measurement in public low-voltage distribution networks KS C 9610-3-2:2020/KS C 9610-3-12:2020 → KS C 9610-3-2:2023/KS C 9610-3-12:2023 ● Voltage variation and flicker measurement in public low-voltage distribution networks KS C 9610-3-3:2020/KS C 9610-3-11:2017 → KS C 9610-3-3:2023/KS C 9610-3-11:2023 ● Surge immunity test KS C 9610-4-5:2020 → KS C 9610-4-5:2023 ● Arc welding equipment immunity test KS C 99

Review of the Progress in International Standardization of Rare Earth Recycling and Analysis Methods Review of the Progress in International Standardization of Rare Earth Recycling and Analysis Methods   On January 31, the Korean Standards Association visited the Korea Basic Science Institute to assess the progress of rare earth standardization since the establishment of the "Rare Earth International Standardization Strategy." In line with the strategy, the Korean Standards Association is actively working on developing five international standards related to rare earths. These include methods for quantitative analysis, characterization methods, and labeling requirements for rare earth recycling. The proposals for these standards were presented at the International Organization for Standardization Technical Committee 298 (ISO/TC 298) meeting held in Incheon in October.   The standardization of rare earth quantitative analysis and inductively coupled plasma characterization m

Development of national standards for companies producing biodegradable resins Development of national standards for companies producing biodegradable resins   The National Institute of Environmental Research, in collaboration with the Korea Environmental Industry & Technology Institute, has developed testing methods for measuring biodegradable resin materials. These methods are set to be officially established and announced as national standards (KS) on January 31st.   The newly established national standards outline testing methods and procedures for determining the material composition and content of five commonly used biodegradable resins and molded products composed of these resins.   The testing method compares a product's biodegradability test results or detailed information with a 'Biodegradable Resin Ingredient Database' to confirm if the product is made from biodegradable resin. This approach reduces testing time and costs while addressing challenges in determ

Recycled PET bottle materials' quality is confirmed through national standard testing methods Recycled PET bottle materials' quality is confirmed through national standard testing methods The National Institute of Environmental Research has developed national standards (KS) for quality testing methods for recycled PET bottle materials (PET bottle flakes). The standards will be officially established and announced on January 29.   The national standard testing methods aim to maintain rigorous and consistent quality control at every stage of the recycling process, from collection to washing and production, specifically for producing high-quality recycled products like fibers from discarded PET bottles.   The National Institute of Environmental Research and the Korea Environmental Industry & Technology Institute collaboratively developed national standards for quality testing items and methods, considering the domestic recycling system and market preferences. These standards d

new SSD product, 990 EVO /  Samsung Electronics Samsung Electronics releases the new SSD product, 990 EVO   On the 24th, Samsung Electronics announced the release of a new consumer SSD product, the '990 EVO.'   Samsung Electronics released the consumer SSD '990 EVO' with improved sequential read and write speeds of up to 5000MB/s and 4200MB/s, respectively, representing a 43% and 30% increase over its predecessor. The use of a self-developed 5-nanometer controller enhances power efficiency by up to 70%. The product also employs Host Memory Buffer (HMB) technology, eliminating the need for internal DRAM and strengthening price competitiveness while maintaining performance.   The product seamlessly switches interfaces based on the user's PC system, ensuring excellent compatibility and stability. It maintains optimal performance even on PCIe 5.0-based ultra-slim notebooks, and the heat dissipation label prevents performance degradation by efficiently managing heat.